AnnMarie and Anne: sharing simple ideas for family, home and food
Family photos provide a big impact in the foyer with this front entry gallery wall! Get step-by-step instructions to simply install one in your home below. I’m a professional photographer. And a mother. So photos are the thing I love to use most to decorate my home. There is nothing else I’d rather see than […] Read more…
Get step-by-step instructions to build plumbing pipe floating shelves. This is an easy weekend project to add some modern farmhouse style to your home! I’ve admired the look of iron plumbing pipe floating shelves since I first saw them done on Fixer Upper. Honestly, I really like the way iron plumbing pipes look when combined […] Read more…
Find some fresh ideas to help you decorate your fireplace for spring and summer. Greenery, white accents, and black pillar candlesticks easily take your space from spring through summer in style. I love decorating my home for spring and summer! One of the best parts of living in the Carolinas is that spring weather arrives […] Read more…
Get step by step tips for using Rustoleum’s Chalked Paint to paint a marble fireplace surround. When we purchased our home in 2005, there weren’t a lot of options for customizing our gas fireplace. You can read about how we upgraded the mantel here: Updated Fireplace Mantel | Fireplace Makeover Part 1 We chose a […] Read more…
Learn how to make over a builder’s grade fireplace. This updated fireplace mantel is a simple and inexpensive DIY project. When we bought our home there was no option to customize the appearance of our fireplace. Well, maybe I should say there wasn’t an option that was in our budget. 😏 So our surround and […] Read more…
As spring approaches, it’s always fun to give our homes some cheerful touches. Today, I’m sharing some of my favorite modern French country items from Amazon that would be perfect for spring! Unlike AnnMarie, I do not love to shop. I should probably have my “woman card” revoked! 🤣 Let me re-phrase that. I don’t […] Read more…