After 1 year, although it seems like more, my husband and I decided to continue the laundry room makeover. I’m telling you, things move slow at my house. My husband wasn’t too thrilled that I’m back on the “I want to make changes to the house” train, but he still helped, reluctantly of course. 😀 … Continue reading Laundry Room Update
Our old laundry room was far from inspiring. In fact, it was one of the least underwhelming areas in my home. To be honest, we put the travertine you see below when we purchased our home (6 years ago) because I disliked the vinyl floors. I do, however, feel that I was rushed to simply … Continue reading Laundry Room In Progress
Before: After: Hello and welcome to Mrs. Lady Renaissance. I find that a clean house is a happy and healthy house. We've owned our home … Continue reading DIY: How to Clean Window and Door Tracks with Vinegar
Hello and welcome to Mrs. Lady Renaissance. Today, I decided to cover those ugly plastic pots with wrapping paper. It is temporary, but it is a great way to cover the pots for special events without investing a lot of money on large pots. It is really easy, simply measure, cut and tape your wrapping … Continue reading DIY: Temporary Plant/Flower Pot Covers
Hello and welcome to Mrs. Lady Renaissance. For a professor's farewell party, I glued together a bow tie. I can't believe how easy it was! Need: Fabric 10x6 inches Ribbon or piece of fabric Glue Gun Glue Stick Optional: Iron Lighter Steps: Cut your fabric whatever size you want. I wanted mine a bit big … Continue reading DIY: No Sew Bow Tie
Hello and welcome to Mrs. Lady Renaissance. I participated in decorating a professor's farewell party. I decided to incorporate a bow tie theme because she loves wearing suits and tuxedos. So, I decided to make playing card bow ties for everyone at the party to wear. It is super easy and so inexpensive. Need: A … Continue reading DIY: Playing Card Bow Tie
I have decided to paint my door Gold. Now, to be fair, I have to reveal that it is not exterior paint, but I went for it anyway. I still have to coat it with a protector, but we have undergone an external paint makeover. Finally! In the process, I decided to paint the door. … Continue reading DIY: Exterior Door in Gold
Hello and thank you for stopping by. A while back I decided to add interest to one of my dining room walls by adding stripes. A few weeks later, I realized I would like book shelves that look like they are floating, the size of the black stripes and foldable for those days I don't … Continue reading DIY: Easy Bookshelves
Hello and welcome to my blog. I have been Christmas decorating around the house and thought I would share one DIY I worked on. I noticed a few broken branches on my back yard lawn, so I took advantage of these bare branches to make a nice Christmas tree. I simply spray painted the branches white, placed … Continue reading DIY: Christmas Branch
You can turn a picture frame into a peephole frame. It is simple! There are only two things you need; command strips and the frame. Step 1: Remove the glass and the back felt from your frame. Step 2: Follow your command strip instructions. Step 3: Stick the command strips onto the back of the frame … Continue reading DIY: Framed Peephole
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