1. BEFORE AND AFTER.
We all love to see a good before and after, and this is a great one. A post chock full of before and afters of designer Lauren Leiss‘s remodeled 1970s home.
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The Friday 5: Decorating, Organizing and Entertaining with Mason Jars
We all know that mason jars are a “go-to” for home canners, but apparently that’s not the only thing they’re good for!
These versatile jars are being used for decorating, organizing and everything in between and, partially because of that, Jarden Home Brands (the company that now makes Ball jars) sold enough jars in 2013 to circle 90% of the Earth. (source)
Yep. That’s a lot of jars.
If you’re interested in jumping on the mason jar bandwagon, these creative ideas should inspire you:
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Painting a Color on the Ceiling
I recently helped someone who ran into a time crunch with a basement remodel and needed extra hands to get the painting completed on time. It was a small painting project but it did include a ceiling, which was a first for me.
The ceiling paint had already been chosen by the time I arrived on the scene – a nice basic white that was recommended by the paint store. It certainly did it’s part in finishing off the space, and painting the ceiling wasn’t as complicated as I imagined it to be.
The experience did get me thinking, though, about how more often than not we automatically choose white paint for the ceiling rather than opting for an interesting color.
I’m assuming that most of us probably aren’t going to repaint all of our ceilings just for the fun of it, but a color other than white is definitely worth considering – especially when painting a ceiling for the first time.
It’s an extra design detail that really takes a space to the next level, don’t you think?
If you’re considering painting a ceiling, but are unsure how to go about it, here are some resources:
- How To Paint Ceilings (Benjamin Moore)
- How To Paint A Ceiling Like a Pro (DIY Network)
- How to Paint a Ceiling (Bob Vila)
Have you ever painted a ceiling? Would you ever choose a color other than white?