Erika’s Seattle Craftsman
Name: Erika Stanley Location: Seattle, Washington My husband, six kids, and our yorkie live in a 2000 square foot, 1909 Craftsman in Seattle. My parents bought this house when my firstborn was a baby. It had brown shag carpet, walls dripping with nicotine, the original kitchen, electrical and plumbing. My parents were new to town and thought it was way over-priced. I begged and convinced them to buy it with the secret hope of one day owning it myself.
Aug 23, 2014
Before & After: A Creative Solution for a No-Closet Bedroom
When you don’t have a closet, it might make sense to fill your bedroom with big furniture so you can pack away your clothes and accessories, hiding your apparel as a method to cut down on clutter. But what if those big, bulky and dark furniture pieces are doing more harm than good? Christina did away with her furniture, instead replacing it with a DIY clothes organizing solution that might be inspiration for folks with small spaces and little storage.
Aug 23, 2014
Before & After: An Affordable Mid-Century Modern Couch Makeover
Many of us love the look of authentic mid-century modern sofas and furniture but not all of us can afford their sometimes steep price tags. So when Natalie got this couch for free, she loved the shape, but wanted to show off the lines with a more modern fabric. From Natalie: After recently moving into a new place, I was on the hunt for a new couch. I’ve been in love with the mid-century style for awhile now but the ones I had been looking at were $2000+. Not ideal for a 23-year-old.
Aug 23, 2014
Want to Be More Organized? 5 Habits to Start & Keep Today
Have you always dreamed of being a naturally organized person? Well, nature or nurture, it’s not impossible to train even the most un-organized of folks to create homes where everything’s in its place (most of the time). But since building habits is a long process, spend your energy wisely. Invest your time in forming these five home habits. 1.
Aug 23, 2014