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  • Lamp Shade Makeover Before and After
    DIY

    Lampshade Makeover: How to Re-Cover a Lampshade with Linen

    A step-by-step DIY guide on how to recover and upgrade a basic, bright white lampshade to a linen-wrapped, tailored, timeless classic.…

    December 14, 2020
  • IKEA MOCKELBY Dining Table with black wooden chairs
    Cabin Shopping

    18 Black Chairs to Pair with the IKEA MOCKELBY Dining Table

    I've rounded up 18 black dining chair options for IKEA's sturdy, budget-friendly MOCKELBY dining table.…

    October 28, 2020
  • IKEA MOCKELBY with Noguchi Akari 21A
    Before and After Cabin

    The Cabin Dining Nook Update: An IKEA Table And A Noguchi Akari

    We spruced up the cabin's dining nook with a budget-friendly IKEA table and a Noguchi paper lantern.…

    October 19, 2020
  • Small En-suite Bathroom Before
    Old House Design The Scenery House

    The Petite En-Suite – A Tale of Bad Decisions

    A series of mistakes and an exercise in doing things the wrong way in our en-suite bathroom.…

    October 12, 2020
  • Kyrgies Slippers on Kilim Rug
    Friday Favorites

    Friday Catch Up

    It's finally Friday, friends. Let's catch up.…

    August 21, 2020
  • Stuga Kahrs Flooring Shell Finish Installed
    Cabin DIY

    How To Install Stuga Wood Flooring

    How we installed Stuga Scandinavian wood floors in our cabin to add warmth and texture to unify the main floor.…

    April 20, 2020
  • Home office with botanical wallpaper
    Friday Favorites

    Friday Catch Up: Working From Home Edition

    How are you holding up? It's been waves of calm and waves of panic and some sadness thrown in here with me. I've been working from home at the desk above, surrounded by our…

    March 27, 2020
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Hi hi. I'm Emily. This is a blog about fixing up and undecorating my 1920s home and mixing traditional and modern styles with moody hues. Read More...

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