{Making our home our own}
I have been dreaming of designing my own home for many years. When my husband and I bought our first home this page had a lot of pictures! I am happy to say I have turned a lot of these pictures into reality on my MY HOME PROJECTS page! We love our home and are excited to continue to make it our own. Being an educator, I get summer off to do home projects. Summer can never come fast enough; I am excited to get started on these projects! ​
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![Rustic Mason Jar Chandelier](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/917236_cba75935cfb87f2c03a7865953aa8ef6.jpg/v1/fill/w_550,h_733,al_c,q_85,enc_avif,quality_auto/917236_cba75935cfb87f2c03a7865953aa8ef6.jpg)
Before moving into our home, I never knew that I liked the rustic look so much. This chandelier really excites me and I cant wait to start this project!
![Handmade Casserole Carrier](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/917236_7a52b661dda34f05acbb01b351cf628f.jpg/v1/fill/w_640,h_443,al_c,q_80,enc_avif,quality_auto/917236_7a52b661dda34f05acbb01b351cf628f.jpg)
![Whiskey Barrel Table](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/917236_f79d8ebd4eb8475eaa9641cc49239419.jpg/v1/fill/w_300,h_450,al_c,q_80,enc_avif,quality_auto/917236_f79d8ebd4eb8475eaa9641cc49239419.jpg)
![Dressed up Filing Cabinet](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/917236_2e436b1fbc8a422ebd5fc9d2bf77143a.jpg/v1/fill/w_640,h_1136,al_c,q_85,enc_avif,quality_auto/917236_2e436b1fbc8a422ebd5fc9d2bf77143a.jpg)
I will never turn down another filing cabinet!
![Laundry Room](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/917236_56551df95d1b45dbab8c52620cb54ad9.jpg/v1/fill/w_399,h_600,al_c,q_80,enc_avif,quality_auto/917236_56551df95d1b45dbab8c52620cb54ad9.jpg)
![70's Estate Sale Chair](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/917236_c79ec6ee0f5e49f882a65928f7ac24ec.jpg/v1/fill/w_800,h_600,al_c,q_85,enc_avif,quality_auto/917236_c79ec6ee0f5e49f882a65928f7ac24ec.jpg)
I can't wait to reupholster this 70's wing backed chair I found at an estate sale. I am still kicking myself for not getting the pair. :I
![Whiskey Barrel Fire Pit](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/917236_f53326eafd074f56ae0acf0870c17d34.jpg/v1/fill/w_980,h_1047,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/917236_f53326eafd074f56ae0acf0870c17d34.jpg)
This will happen!!
![DIY Wainscoting](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/917236_be748704621e82a474ccd70896e23b59.jpg/v1/fill/w_505,h_626,al_c,q_80,enc_avif,quality_auto/917236_be748704621e82a474ccd70896e23b59.jpg)
Our dining room could use some character. This would definitely take some time, but it is do-able. I plan on doing this in our dining room, and maybe up our stair case.
![DIY Bathroom Facelift!](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/917236_c27f8b0adc8e577c6bc94bc9bfe897c8.jpg/v1/fill/w_640,h_492,al_c,q_80,enc_avif,quality_auto/917236_c27f8b0adc8e577c6bc94bc9bfe897c8.jpg)
My bathroom looks similar to the picture on the left right now. If I can convince my husband to let me paint the cabinets white, the picture on the right is very possible!
![Handscraped Siena Hickory](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/917236_496f1c84fa2f6739e7e9bc41819e7c4d.jpg/v1/fill/w_480,h_480,al_c,q_80,enc_avif,quality_auto/917236_496f1c84fa2f6739e7e9bc41819e7c4d.jpg)
Love! Handscraped, Siena Hickory, alternating width, hardwood flooring.
![From table to ottoman](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/917236_ddb13ff59cabaa7509c2baa3817e6991.jpg/v1/fill/w_480,h_640,al_c,q_80,enc_avif,quality_auto/917236_ddb13ff59cabaa7509c2baa3817e6991.jpg)
My mom gave us a coffee table similar to this one. My plan is to find a thick, large pattern, Moroccan material to cover the top and paint the legs a light gray or white.
![Moroccan Tile](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/917236_e1e8f9de38d6365ffa8e2a57b865afd6.jpg/v1/fill/w_980,h_1307,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/917236_e1e8f9de38d6365ffa8e2a57b865afd6.jpg)
This is my Large "print", thick, beveled edges, Moroccan tile that I keep talking about; I finally ordered a sample. You can find something similar to this in local stores, but the tiles will be smaller and flat. This is too expensive for me to do now, but who says I can't just look at my sample everyday until I can :)
![Blah to Bling](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/917236_bc5ec6d7a654a4e0da5177cf900d82e8.jpg/v1/fill/w_283,h_453,al_c,q_80,enc_avif,quality_auto/917236_bc5ec6d7a654a4e0da5177cf900d82e8.jpg)
We have a light fixture in our dining room that looks like the "before" fixture. I plan on getting rid of it and replacing it with the mason jar chandelier I have also posted. Now, I can reuse the ugly fixture and make a chandelier for our guest room!!
![Outlets](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/917236_7bb38b6dbe30332a7893104aa541be85.jpg/v1/fill/w_480,h_640,al_c,q_80,enc_avif,quality_auto/917236_7bb38b6dbe30332a7893104aa541be85.jpg)
GREAT idea! Never again would I have to get out and put away...plug and unplug my dryer and straightener! Now I just need to get my dad or my brother here to work this out!
![Vintage Look](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/917236_8e820920386979dfecd6366912d409c5.jpg/v1/fill/w_285,h_380,al_c,q_80,enc_avif,quality_auto/917236_8e820920386979dfecd6366912d409c5.jpg)
I have looked for knobs like these and have had a hard time finding them. Its the little details that make a house a home!
![Picture frame serving tray...](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/917236_761e279c5f67f1cc22613ff7c473c511.jpg/v1/fill/w_268,h_400,al_c,q_80,enc_avif,quality_auto/917236_761e279c5f67f1cc22613ff7c473c511.jpg)
This has been on my "to-do" this for awhile. I need to search clearance isles, rummage through my moms storage room, or grab a 50% off coupon for the large frame. Hobby Lobby will have their door knobs on sale every few weeks, and i am sure I already have some fabric for inside the frame.
![Framed TV](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/917236_c00bec6bb731d2ddbc25bcce0a10af5f.jpg/v1/fill/w_420,h_605,al_c,q_80,enc_avif,quality_auto/917236_c00bec6bb731d2ddbc25bcce0a10af5f.jpg)
I plan on doing this in my Master Bedroom; framing the TV on the wall leaving the dresser for decoration. I have a large "B" that I plan on either covering with yarn or distressing and I already have some vases that would look good.
![Built-ins!](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/917236_348a75572eea72485ea36a7940bfce0c.jpg/v1/fill/w_980,h_550,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/917236_348a75572eea72485ea36a7940bfce0c.jpg)
We would love to put built-ins surrounding our fireplace! The only question is, should we do floor to ceiling or something like this??