DIY at The Pear Tree Cottage

Posted on July 6, 2011 by Roeshel

Meet: Becky from

Becky and her husband are DIYers who are on a mission to change their 1990s home into something they can be proud of.

Beautiful Dining Room Transformation

This is what their house looked at the first time they saw it with the realtor:

Here is the amazing transformation…

Yes, the open doorway has been changed! See all of the details here. Walls were knocked down, doorways were patched, new flooring and beautiful cottage decor. Great job, Becky!

The boy’s room got an awesome makeover too!

Before (previous owner’s things)

After (chalkboard tutorial here) with more to come!

That chalkboard says it all! F~U~N!

And one last thing then you’ll have to visit The Pear Tree Cottage to see more!

Fireplace Before and After

Before…

Gorgeous after…

Wait! That can’t be the same room, can it? It’s magazine-worthy beautiful! See the fireplace how-to for more details.

Hurray, Becky! You’re doing an amazing job and creating a lovely home!

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Just a reminder about I <3 thrifting day. Get the details here!

For Whom The Bell Told to DIY….

Posted on May 18, 2011 by Roeshel

DIY Show Off reader, meet: Katie from For Whom The Bell Told. “My husband is an accountant and I am a social work major turned stay-at-home mom….not great recommendations for buying a 100+ old house that has seen better years. It breaks down to my husband doing all of the math and me doing all of the painting, and trying to trick blogger into turning my pictures right side up….”

I love the character in old homes! Let’s take a peek at what Katie’s been doing:

I’d LOVE to have French doors opening to a sun room (two sets!). This space is going to be beautiful when it’s finished!

Sun room before:

I love all of the windows and the plank walls!

Sun room in progress, after the painted floor…

Lots more to come as Katie’s been collecting furniture including a pedestal table and day bed and decor for warmer temps. What a lovely area to snuggle up with a good book or munch on a delicious breakfast, to start the day.

A little sprucing up in the kitchen (while 9-months-pregnant)….

Kitchen in progress

See the full kitchen post HERE (details of Katie’s obstacles and more pictures).

Kitchen now…

Progress in the laundry room…

I love all of the charm – those walls!

And a peek at her beautiful, rustic dining room:

You have a gorgeous home, Katie! All of the beautiful trim and French doors. So much pretty character! I can’t wait to see more! You’re doing a beautiful job! I just love your old home and look forward to your updates! Good luck!

DIY Project Parade Highlights

Posted on May 17, 2011 by Roeshel

My goal the next week or so is to have yard sale items sorted, priced, boxed and ready to go for the first free weather-friendly weekend. So I spent the day cleaning. Actually that translates to playing doll house and re-arranging. Decorating is so distracting and a great procrastination tool. Does that happen to you?

I‘m loving all of the DIY inspiration linked up this week! Sometimes I look at the links and just want to add one of everything into my ‘shopping cart’! Please click the link to see the details, tutorial and more pictures by the original blogger….

PB Inspired Spring Mantel

A Creative Beginning