Category Archives: DIY💭

House Splurge

Posted on September 6, 2021 by msw blog

Outfitting my house on a budget: Where to splurge, where to save? Splurge on foundation items an things you touch every day, like a sofa , mattress, and bedding. Save on items reflecting trends: lamps pillows, area rugs

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The Retreat

Posted on September 4, 2021 by msw blog

Our bedroom does not invite jumping on the bed, and that’s okay It’s a place to recharge.

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Green Clean: Window Tracks

Posted on August 29, 2021 by msw blog

Your vacuum probably has attachments for cleaning cervices, but they may not be useful in every situation. A great DIY solution? Use a toilet paper or paper towel tube. Tape one to end to your vacuum hose, then flatten the … Continue reading →

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Makeover Mirror Edition

Posted on August 24, 2021 by msw blog

Prop a mirror on the wall. Perhaps one of the easiest ways of dressing up a blank wall is by propping a mirror up against it. Mirrors have the power to open up a space.

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Seat of Kindness

Posted on August 23, 2021 by msw blog

Last week, in a fit of pandemic boredom, I brought home a broken-down antique chair that our neighbors had thrown away. I spent a few days in my workshop fixing it up. Now it looks great, and I’d like to … Continue reading →

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