Category Archives: entryway

Tutorial: Easy Peasy Curtains from Sheets

One of my most popular posts (and by far the most pinned) is the one I wrote more than three years ago about turning sheets into curtains.  Do these photos bring back memories?   I’ve been looking for curtains to … Continue reading

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Spring Spiffing

Happy Friday everybody!  I’m wrapping up a week of freedom before heading back to campus for summer school on Monday.  Here’s what Stephen and I have accomplished in the past couple weeks. We hosted a little get-together a few weeks … Continue reading

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The Malm has Landed

Let’s take a trip down memory lane.  Our entryway has always been a tight spot in our home.  When we moved in, we outfitted it with this green dresser, but it quickly became clear that the piece was too big … Continue reading

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New Floors: Installation

Those pretty pictures I promised?  They’re finally here!  Welcome to the world, new Heardmont floors. I took these pictures last Monday and Tuesday, when the installers were about halfway done with the floors.  They undercut the fireplace in the living … Continue reading

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Console Table Crisis

Ok, so I only titled this post Console Table Crisis because Console Table Dilemma didn’t sound as good, but if I’m being honest it’s probably not really a CRISIS. 😛 Anyway, remember a couple weeks ago when we were trying … Continue reading

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The Domino Effect in Our Entryway

There is a suspicious pattern occurring with every piece of furniture we buy for our entryway.  You might remember that it didn’t take long for our green console to end up in our living room when we needed a new TV … Continue reading

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Gold Crush: I’ve officially stopped being cool

Do you remember when silver jewelry and accessories became popular?  When brass stopped being the finish of choice and brushed nickel hardware was all the rage?  When you traded your gold hoop earrings for the sterling silver version and thought … Continue reading

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KC Fun Finds: Fishy Doormat

Now that the snow is gone (for another year, I hope) and the feeling of spring is in the air, it’s time to find ways to celebrate warm weather and sunshine!  I thought the 70-degree days we’ve been having were … Continue reading

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Heardmont History: The Front Door

This is part of a little series called Heardmont History.  We’re digging back through our archives and highlighting some projects we did before starting “Welcome to Heardmont.” Hope you enjoy! The day we closed on our first place, lovingly nicknamed … Continue reading

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Refinishing Our Entryway Credenza

It’s time for another furniture before and after! You might remember this credenza I bought off of Craigslist a few months ago for our entryway.  It was exactly the size and style we were looking for, but it had definitely … Continue reading

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