Classic + Clean: How We Installed DIY Box Molding for a Custom Look

After painting my husband’s office (see that post here!), I decided to try my hand at box molding. I had put it off for a while since it was something I had never done before, but I finally got up the courage and jumped into planning mode. I could not be happier with our this…

From White to Warm: Our DIY Office Paint Makeover

When we first moved into our new home, one of the biggest surprises (and joys!) was how much space we had. Coming from a charming but snug Baltimore City rowhome, it felt like a dream. In the old house, Pat worked from the basement while I squeezed a desk into our bedroom—functional, but far from…

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