• DIY

    DIY Mid Century Drawer Pulls

    Findin the perfert fit You may remember my Ikea Malm dressers that I added overlays to not too long ago, well they have received another upgrade…DIY Mid Century Drawer Pulls for a fraction of the cost of reproduction or vintage I recently traveled over 5,000 miles back to the U.S.…

  • Interiors

    Builder Grade Stair Update

    This is what Kellie and Marc Soileau’s stairs look like today, but not too long ago their house had the affliction seen in thousands and thousands of homes across America. BUILDER GRADE STAIRS!!! Have a look below and you will see what I mean. Now some people like these stairs…

  • DIY

    Salvaged Mantel Installed

    On Friday I shared with you a beautiful  salvaged mantle from Southern Arch so as promised today I share with you the finished product! The mantel is not going on an actual fireplace but instead I am using to create a faux one.  I started with a wall I wainscoted…

  • Vintage

    Architectural Salvage in New Orleans

    New Orleans is a place with a long and colorful history and that history includes some pretty amazing architecture. Prior to 1900 much of this construction was built from ‘old growth’ native Southern Yellow Pine and Bald Cypress trees. This lumber has a superior quality, durability, and rich patina that…