Dining rooms come in all shapes and sizes and levels of formality. They can be small nooks, part of a kitchen or formal rooms all to themselves. When many families today prefer a more casual space that feels more a part of the overall live space, it can be challenging to design a dining room that will actually get used…. View Post
Whether you are a long time Etsy seller or fairly new, chances are you have at least heard about the new paid plans for Etsy. Etsy sellers can now choose from either the standard, free plan or their Plus plan with an additional Premium option available sometime in 2019. I’m pretty open about my love / hate relationship with Etsy…. View Post
Choosing the right bar stool options for your kitchen island can be a little tricky. Finding the right style, height, balancing quality and cost as well as comfort can all make the final decision harder than you’d anticipate. With our kitchen project nearing the end, B and I have started talking about the stools for our island. While B is… View Post
Etsy is a great platform for starting a business. It’s easy to learn and use, it’s relatively inexpensive and it’s a great way to build a following without a lot of outside effort. As a business grows however, Etsy may not always be the best platform for long term success. I started my business from scratch in 2005 and in… View Post
Your kitchen pantry can be one of the hardest spots in the house to make look good. It can also be one of the most challenging spots to keep organized but it can be done with planning the right elements and some effort. Our pantry has been the most up-in-the-air parts of our kitchen / dining / mudroom / laundry… View Post
