DIY Vintage Scale Clock
Over here at the Dream Book we love love love to turn things that have no function into very functioning things. We have a passion for all things vintage {duh, thats why I married an older guy;) } and when we saw these vintage scales we loved them in an instant. The problem was that they both were … Read More →
Recycled Wedding Items
Matchmaker matchmaker make me a match....I am beyond excited that a couple my sister and I set up on a blind date, got engaged yesterday!!! I have tried playing the matchmaker many a times, but this is the first time of it ending up in soon to be marriage!!!! Needless to say, I am beyond excited:) … Read More →
How To Install Wainscoting And Chair Rail
WARNING WARNING WARNING: This post is a lengthy detailed one, if your not in to that, stop reading now;) But really, we wanted to write this in hopes that it will give you a more clear picture of how to transform your beautiful home by installing chair railing and wainscoting. We love the dramatic … Read More →
Design Inspiration Monday
Above images via Most Beautiful DarlingAbove images via Style-FilesSo much inspiration everywhere this week! I love weeks that make me awe-struck at the talent out there! Whats your favorite photo this week? Im stuck between the very first photo {mainly the lovely globes and well, everything else … Read More →
Crate And Barrel Dishes
Yesterday I got to do something that I had been looking forward to for a long time. I got to replace our brown and yellow dishes with bright crisp white beauties from C&B. When we got married we didn't really know what our style for home-stuff was. We registered for some great dishes, also from C&B … Read More →
I Am An Aunt!!!
Tristan James 9 lbs 8.6 oz 21 inches long. Born 3/9/11 at 10:44 a.m.Is he not the most perfect baby boy you've ever seen?! And those rolls, oh those rolls, ON A NEWBORN! Heaven! He was so unbelievably alert, eyes open the whole time! If you have a second, will you say a prayer for baby Tristan. He … Read More →
Installing Hardwood Floors
About 95% of our home has hardwood, and we love it. Yes is gets scratches, yes it shows dirt/dust, but yes-it also makes my heart smile. Yep, it has that effect!Our amazing floor guy Steve Raub has done all of our wood floors, and always amazes us with how quick and efficient he is. He reminds me … Read More →
DIY Plumbing Gone Bad
Obviously we are lovers of all things DIY. We really enjoy trying to do as many things as possible DIY style, but there are times that we are now learning to just leave it to the pros. For instance, two nights ago. J asked for my help for a quick tightening of the cold water faucet in our bathroom. … Read More →