- Hi, I'm Susanna, a Renaissance girl. This blog documents my journey as I transition from working full-time in the legal field, to making a living without a traditional job. I also write about my love of design, good books, food, movies, TV, and anything else that strikes my fancy.
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Tag Archives: DIY
The Great Outdoors: Sprucing up with Spray Paint
Things are gradually progressing in the garden. This weekend, I mowed the yard for the first time this season; planted some of my plants started from seed; and did some sprucing up with spray paint on some grungy looking flower … Continue reading
Christmas Project
I think everyone has finally received and opened their gifts so I can reveal my Christmas project. My Mom inherited my Grandmother and Great Aunt’s recipe boxes. After seeing a segment on The Nate Berkus show awhile back, I was … Continue reading
Dining Room Update
Dining Room Chairs – Before & After I bought my mid-century dining set at a second hand shop over ten years ago. At the time, I had the vision of covering the seats with purple velvet swirls; I’m guessing it … Continue reading
Update Boring Furniture with O’verlays
O’Verlays I professed my love for the Dorothy Draper chest in this post. I would be remiss if I didn’t tell you about the Dee Dee from O’Verlays. If you’re like me and can’t afford the original, this is a … Continue reading
Cracked
This weekend, while reading one of my favorite shelter mag’s, Style at Home, I was excited to see the modern Nutcrackers. Style at Home’s alternative was to buy them at Home Sense. Unfortunately, that’s not an option for me. … Continue reading
A West Elm Christmas
Have you seen the holiday decorations at West Elm? I especially love these nutcrackers. They should be pretty easy to DIY but I haven’t found a source for undecorated nutcrackers. I guess I could look for regular ones at thrift … Continue reading
