Hallway Library

Posted on October 20, 2010 by Roeshel

I love this little library that Amy from A Little Busy shared in the project parade. Amy and Brian took an overlooked wasted space and created a little library. Shelves in a hallway corner – genius!

Hallway before:

They took off the chair rail and baseboards…

They used beadboard paneling for the back of the bookcases…

Brian built the frame work (not even a mild injury stopped him from getting back to work).

I love this part! Amy says, “After the base went in and before he nailed it down we put in a letter to future homeowners and a copy of that days newspaper.”

Shelves up and ready to be caulked, primed and painted.

Amy lined shelves with this pretty contact paper…

All done – a little library to organize her homeschooling books.

GREAT job, Amy & Brian! I love that it looks original to your home, built-in like it was always there. What a clever use of unused space! Thank you for sharing your creativity!

Want to see the cutest laundry room/mudroom makeover, a pretty kitchen, other DIY projects and adorable family stories? Pop over to A Little Busy!

The Nest on the Hill

Posted on September 28, 2010 by Roeshel

One of my most favorite things = old homes. Not that I don’t love new homes! Some days I’d trade old and drafty for new and energy efficient in a heart beat but being a DIY girl and owner of an old farmhouse, recycling and fixing up something already built is my passion. So, imagine my excitement when I “met” blogger Shannon from The Nest on the Hill. They are making their 1914 Victorian home theirs. Since June, they’ve been DIY-crazy and doing a beautiful job. Here are some before and afters!

Front porch, door and landscaping before

After

Hallway and Stairs Then

Hallway and Stairs Now

Living Room Then

Living Room Now

Dining Room Then

Dining Room Now

Master Bedroom Then

Master Bedroom Now

Upstairs Bathroom Then

Upstairs Bathroom Now

I love how fresh the front door area is with the new mailbox and how neat landscaping is now. It’s so welcoming!
Carpet on the stairs before 2, finished wooden stairs after 10!
Bare and no personality in the livingroom before. Modern and comfortable after place to relax now!
Boring dining room to WOW!
Master bedroom: Plain Jane to Fun and Colorful! What a wonderful way to wake up everyday.
All white clean slate in the upstairs bath to oo-la-la spa. Check out that tub now!

Shannon & Dan – you two are doing a super job! Keep up the good work! I love seeing the progress and I think you have the perfect name for your blog. The old Victorian is transforming into your Nest on the Hill! A labor of love and the rewards are big!

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Stop back! I’ll be doing a CSN giveaway in honor of the DIY Show Off readers. I appreciate you so much! Your support when I started this blog about our DIY journey was so helpful. Especially when we tend to look at what’s not done, you remind us to celebrate what we have done instead. I love seeing your creativity and DIY projects. You’re so talented! You’re always so quick to offer comfort. You worried right beside me about Niski when she was paralyzed and your prayers = miracle. She’s walking. Your thoughts and prayers for peace for my dad and family through this sad time mean the world to us. Since I can’t offer you an individual thank you gift, this giveaway is the best way I know to celebrate YOU. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts.

Guest Blogger: Tatertots & Jello

Posted on September 25, 2010 by Roeshel

I’m having a blast at the Country Living Magazine Fair! What a hot & windy day but so much fun! If you’re in Columbus – stop by the Gorilla Glue booth to meet Nadine and Holly from Gorilla Glue and me too! There are so many antiques and crafts that you’ll need a wagon. And good walking shoes. And I haven’t checked the weather yet for tomorrow but hopefully not an umbrella or raincoat.

I’m sure you know her, but just in case…DIY Show Off reader, meet Jen from tatertots & jello. Not only is her blog full of DIY creativity, beautiful inspiration and great projects but she’s a sweetheart too. Happy Birthday Jennifer! Thank you so much for guest blogging while I’m out of town and sharing your favorite projects! I am in love with a laundry room!And the beachy bathroom is gorgeous too!

Hi — I’m Jen from tatertots & jello and I’m so excited to be here at Roeshel’s wonderful blog! I am a HUGE fan!!

I thought maybe I could share a few of my favorite DIY Projects with you today…

This summer I transformed my bathroom from kind of Tuscan:

to “Beachy” with Board & Batten:

It’s amazing how much brighter and larger the room looks with the wall treatment and lighter color!

Another Project I just finished this week is my Laundryroom Redo!
Yikes – it started off like this {very messy picture}

And I installed the same type of Board & Batten treatment as I did in the Bathroom redo. I used a wonderful stencil from Cutting Edge Stencils {a DIY Club sponsor} to stencil between the panels.

I really like the way the two elements came together in the room.

Another DIY element in the room were shelves that we made under the counter. I wanted a place to put laundry baskets for my four kids. Then when they have clean clothes I have a place to put their clothes. And they are able to check the baskets each day to see if there is anything they need to put away.