The Greatest Gift Project: DIY Edition

I can distinctly remember a time when I declared myself, and this blog – as having nothing to do with DIY.

But over time, I began to feel my thoughts about it change. I would look at a table in the “as-is” section of a store and decide, “oh, can make that baby shine.” And then I was making desks, and bars and more desks and so on and so on.

I realize that I have been influenced – in a good way – not in a teenagers behaving badly type of way – by the true DIY bloggers out there.

So, today, as I share the love as part of The Greatest Gift Project, I thought I would thank some of the amazing bloggers out there who inspire me to do better and try something I never before considered trying.

When I first saw this closet, I knew this girl was the real deal. She is an incredible resource of plans ideas and inspiration – if you are really looking to bring your "A” game, she is your girl.

And this bathroom had me at the wood floors. They are the original sub-floors that are temporarily being kept. If I get to vote – I say keep them that way forever. And the story of this home which was her Grandmother’s is perfection.

Don’t worry – this is the before. It is so worth going to see the after!

And speaking of bathrooms, here is a snippet of another bathroom makeover shared this week from another inspiring and talented lady.

I am beginning to think that my husband should be nervous for an upcoming bathroom remodel, but I have one more to share with you. Actually, this is just a window in a bathroom. Donna from Funky Junk always has creative and inspiring projects, but I think this one takes things to a whole new level.

Now, these are all the afters – but I have a special treat for you. Wouldn’t it be fun to follow in all the fun of a whole house, old house remodel from the beginning?