Do any of you ever feel like things are “off” in your home but you can’t quite figure out what the problem is? I’ve been a bit unsatisfied with the feel our living/dining room area for a while but I…
Salvaging old furniture can be a daunting task, but with the right knowledge and a keen eye for detail you can often save the life of a dated piece of furniture in a single afternoon. If you’re not sure where…
Y’all know that refinishing furniture is a real passion of mine, so today on Progressive’s Life Lanes blog I shared some great tips to help you get started on your own refinishing project. The first time you tackle this kind…
I lived in the DC area for 3 years from 2013 to 2016. When I lived in Arlington, VA (Clarendon, to be exact for those of you familiar with the area) I had terrible luck thrifting. I probably wasn’t looking…
Kitchens are often the first place to show the age of a house, but unfortunately they’re also one of the most expensive rooms to renovate. Recently on Progressive’s Life Lanes blog I shared some easy kitchen upgrades that are a…
For Christmas my parents wanted to get Jack a large present, so I suggested getting him the IKEA Duktig play kitchen. He always had fun playing with his friend’s toy kitchen so I thought he’d enjoy having his own. The…