Wendy from Old Town Home's Profile

Display Name: Wendy from Old Town Home
Member Since: 7/11/11

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Thanks, Karin. You just made our day! <3

Wendy & Alex (and Mel & Lulu too)
Old Town Home


Best Home Project & DIY Blog The Homies 2013
2/7/13 2:52 PM

This looks fantastic! I love a good budget makeover, especially for kitchens, and I can't believe how much difference $700 can make. The "after" is so charming, and has so much personality. Great job!


Before & After: Katy's $700 Window-Centric Kitchen Remodel
4/9/12 11:15 AM

Thank you! I was just thinking this morning that I'm about to lose two buttons from my winter coat unless I do something about it, ASAP!


How To: Sew a Button on a Jacket
2/29/12 1:12 PM

You had me at the pugs!


Wendy & Gavin's Bright White Cottage
House Tour
2/14/12 3:16 PM

The items that top our list are:

-desirable and safe urban location (within a quick walk to shops, restaurants, and grocery stores)
-age of home (the older the better)
-original historic details
-parking

Luckily our current home meets all of these requirements. I just wish we had a little bit more space (one more bedroom and a 1/2 bath on the first floor).


What Americans Want Most in a Home
2/6/12 3:58 PM

This is so cute! I've seen it done as stripes on a wall, but never on dresser drawers. Love it!


On Trend: Ombre Painted Dresser
Project Nursery
2/6/12 11:11 AM

This is great! We built a small organic square foot garden over the summer for our city "yard" http://www.oldtownhome.com/2011/5/10/Our-Organic-Garden-Project-Progress-or-Disaster-DIY/index.aspx

...but I never thought to go up instead of out. Great project!


DIY Small Space Pallet Garden
Life On The Bacony
12/19/11 2:18 PM

That is so darn cute! I think we may need to buy a hat for our shar pei/pug Lulu!


Feel Good Crafty Video: Behold! Dogs in Sweaters
11/29/11 3:29 PM

The exposed brick is absolutely gorgeous!


Rachel & David's Historic Seltzer Factory Home
House Tour
11/29/11 3:28 PM

I love this idea! Beautiful, and so meaningful.


Thanksgiving Traditions: The Thankful Tree
Simply Vintage Girl
11/17/11 3:41 PM

I agree with the comments above that the first nook could use some softening. We have one just like it - a great bay window in the guest bedroom of our house that is just calling out to be a reading nook. But until we can outfit it with cushions and pillows, it will remain a nook and lookout perch for our shar pei / pug mix. I'm sure six pound chihuahas would love it too! :-)

Here's a picture of the nook and the room in their current state:

http://www.oldtownhome.com/2011/5/4/The-Crappy-BB/index.aspx


Secretly Special Reading Nooks
11/16/11 11:43 AM

I ended up at the emergency room one Thanksgiving. Luckily the food was on the table at that point, so I left my relatives to enjoy and my husband drove me to the hospital. It was an evening to remember, but not in a good way!


When Holidays Go Wrong: Sick on Thanksgiving
11/15/11 3:45 PM

I would sand the entire piece, going extra heavy on the door edges, and prime/paint it. This piece could look great in a fun, funky high gloss paint.

I've had a lot of success using Benjamin Moore's high gloss enamel oil paint. I recently used it on a trash to treasure transformation and the finish and look is really nice. Here are the details if you're interested: http://www.oldtownhome.com/2011/4/27/Hello-My-Name-is-Wendy-And-Im-a-Dumpster-Diver/index.aspx


Love The Lines, But How To Change the Color?
Good Questions
11/9/11 2:19 PM

Absolutely beautiful!! It makes me even more excited to tackle our master bathroom renovation.


Before & After: Andi & Dean's Master Bath on a Budget
9/30/11 11:58 AM

I love this before and after! It's amazing what a little elbow grease and paint can do to transform someone else's trash.

My husband had a similar reaction when I informed him we were taking home a discarded, paint splattered stool. Luckily he's come around now that he's seen the finished result.
http://www.oldtownhome.com/2011/4/27/Hello-My-Name-is-Wendy-And-Im-a-Dumpster-Diver/index.aspx


Before & After: Colorful Outdoor Chair Makeover
Whole Lotta Lovely
8/9/11 11:24 AM

I too love the look of vintage fans, and with the renovation of our master bedroom came the purchase of the Restoration Hardware Allaire Desk Fan in a light aqua to match our decor.

(Seen here: http://www.oldtownhome.com/2011/5/20/My-Design-Philosophy-One-Unique-Item-in-Every-Room/index.aspx - pictured halfway down the page.)

It oscillates, keeps us (and our dog) cool at night, and we even scored it on sale. It's the perfect marriage of form and function.


Summertime Sourcelist: 10 Fabulous, Functioning Fans
7/11/11 11:20 AM