Transform My Home

Posted on April 14, 2011 by Roeshel

Meet: Dave from Transform My Home (update: links have been removed. Dave is no longer blogger due to more important priorities). He is new to the blogging world but loves to fix up his home. A self taught DIYer and novice (he’s a little humble) furniture maker, he enjoys sharing his project to teach and inspire others. I’m honored to ‘show off’ a few of his DIY accomplishments:

The kitchen before was so dark…

Now, it’s a beautiful bright farmhouse kitchen. I love the details! .

The dining room before…

has so much farmhouse charm now! Check it out…

Fabulous furniture – DIY! Wow. He claims he’s not a master furniture maker but…well, I’ll let you judge for yourself:

Farmhouse Table using reclaimed wood

Pie Safe Shoe Storage!

Wood Top Kitchen Island

Awesome Pantry

WOW! Dave, thank you so much for sharing your beautiful home and amazing furniture! I’ve enjoyed looking through your blog and seeing your creativity and hard work! Thanks for sharing! 🙂

Get Motivated!

Posted on March 12, 2011 by Roeshel

I got this sweet letter from Fawn of Fawndear…One Dream at a Time:

“I’m a recovering hoarder, and mom to six kids. I’m reclaiming my home one room at a time with the help of a very dear friend. Everything I’ve done is Do-It-Yourself, and I’m amazed at how many new projects I’ve been able to complete that I’ve never tried before. Maybe my journey can help inspire others as yours has helped me?”

Here are a few of Fawn’s DIY success stories:

The Nightmare (Hoarding) Room Before…

And After…

Want to see more before and after of her beautiful bedroom and her DIY-talent?

Nightmare No More

Her dining room was much of the same honest story with a very happy ending…

before

and amazing after…

See all of the details and more before/after pictures at her original post…Someone Pinch Me!

I am so proud of you, Fawn. You’re doing a beautiful job at de-cluttering. It’s spring cleaning at it’s best and I know it has to feel so good! Keep up the good work! You are an encouragement and inspiration to others. Amidst our kitchen remodel, our home office has taken on a similar look to your before pictures. It’s the space where everything gets thrown and hidden. Fawn, you are my inspiration today. Thank you for sharing your hard work!

What about you, do you have a room that needs ‘tackling’? Does Fawn’s determination motivate you to spring clean – really pitch and purge and start fresh? I’m heading to that office disaster of ours. If I don’t return for the DIY Project Parade tomorrow evening, you know my office swallowed me! 😉

Nesting Nest Nested ~ DIY Kitchen and Dining Room

Posted on March 5, 2011 by Roeshel

Emily from

is doing a beautiful job – all DIY work and details at making her home just her style. It’s beautiful and her DIY projects are amazing!

Here is her kitchen and dining area before:

And here is what she’s done! Wow!

Painted, glazed and added crown moulding to the upper cabinets.
Raised the cabinet above the microwave.
Tiled the backsplash.
Switched out florescent lighting with can lights.
Framed the window.
New cabinet hardware.
Added beaded glass to three cabinet doors.
Made a plate rack!

She’s still deciding on the countertops and color for the bottom cabinets. I love that she’s considering something different than the glazed creamy on top.

Her dining room is just as beautiful now with $80 dining room table and chairs getting a new look, textured wallpaper with chair rail and a beautiful new chandelier – DIY painted, of course. I also loved her framed plate wall art.