Iām a sucker for a good DIY and have always been a fan of craft projects that keep me busy, teach me something new, and give me something to enjoy or gift when Iām done. During the kitchen renovation and the pandemic, when things feel out of control and I crave the satisfaction of a job well done, so crafting is something Iām itching to do. Perhaps you are, too?
Read MoreThank you all so much for the love of my One Room Challenge mural! Many of you are reaching out asking for updates, but I think I'm going to keep you in suspense until the reveal on November 16!
As you probably already know, to achieve the mural, I took a vintage etching and converted it into a paint-by-numbers-style image. So, I searched all over Etsy for vintage prints and paintings that you may enjoy in your home - on a smaller non-mural scale!
Click on your favorite image to add it to your personal collection!
If you're less into the grayscale etching look and you're after the colorful paint-by-numbers style, I give you these.
Come back on Thursday for more One Room Challenge updates!
Hammocks, cookbooks, gardening, sewing, and the other things Iāve been up to on my impromptu break, and more.
Where Iāve been, shooting on film, my dream house, retro costume inspiration, energy rebates, a magic cake, textiles I donāt need but want, a lampshade DIY, my best defense against mosquitos, a new podcast, whatās killing home remodelers, best decision-making advice, overheard parenting, Little Women on acid home tour, best marble etch remover, and more.
If you like florals and color, this bathroom is for you. If you donāt, well, maybe scroll through and youāll be converted? Or not? Either way, hereās the reveal of a bathroom addition thatās finally here - after a whole three years of construction.
My baby is two! Timeās flyingā¦ we wish we could slow down these yearsā¦ I canāt believe sheās twoā¦ and all those other clichĆ© things to say. We celebrated her second trip around the sun in our backyard with a small gathering of friends.
What Iām binge watching, the things I ordered for summertime fun, an incredible legacy, ranking films, a dozen things to say to your kids daily, design decisions, sibling bonds, and more.
I have such love for my historic house, but Iāve shamefully been neglecting the exterior paint. The tired finish was peeling and the faded colors did no justice to the architectural beauty of my 1915 craftsman bungalow. It was time for a change - a transformation that would honor the home's history while infusing it with fresh energy.
The thrill of renovating outdoor spaces is they always get better with age. We overhauled our backyard last year and the plant growth during this last trip around the sun is wild! Get ready for lots oā photos.
Ashley has been restoring her craftsman bungalow since early 2015. The Gold Hive chronicles the journey of DIYs, restorations, renovations, and stories.
I'm Ashley, a type-A homebody fixing up my historic home at a snailās pace in California. I share home improvement DIYs, tips for sustainable living, and renovation stories - all while aiming to add more color and present real, lived-in spaces.
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What Iāve been up to - from gardening, to film photography, and the books and shows weāre enjoying. Plus a house tour that requires a closer look, grass seed to always have on hand, cedar shake excitement, historic window screens, and the privilege Iām reminded of daily.