In Between Chaos

Flippin’ Friday!

Marianne — Sat, 31 Aug 2019 00:39:27 +0000

It’s so much fun to finally share a flip house progress post again. It’s been too long! In case you missed it, check out my latest flip, the Plain Jane. The landscaping around this house wasn’t just overgrown, it was extensive. There are beds on both sides of the sidewalk, a large bed underneath the...

Faux Shiplap Tips

Marianne — Mon, 14 Nov 2016 16:19:59 +0000

I’ve long wanted to install some faux shiplap… you know, horizontal strips of plywood tacked to the wall t mimic real shiplap, the signature of home fashion icon Joanna Gaines of Fixer Upper? Now granted, nothing can match real shiplap: beautiful wood, perfect grooves, real texture and dimension. But I also can’t match the cost...

$30 Cedar Planter with X Trellis

Marianne — Mon, 05 Sep 2016 16:55:23 +0000

If you’re looking for a quick curb appeal boost, this could be it! We had our hands largely tied with what we could do for curb appeal with the house of plaid. We could choose from only 2 colors for the exterior, and since it’s a townhouse, we had just a small face to work with. We...

Part 2: Plaid No More!

Marianne — Thu, 25 Aug 2016 01:19:35 +0000

In case you missed the first part of the reveal, check it out here! I just had too many pictures to put it into one post. But next we will move on to the room that gave this house its nickname… the downstairs powder room! Powder Room As with almost any powder room, it was...

Plaid No More! Project House Wrap-Up

Marianne — Fri, 19 Aug 2016 18:18:32 +0000

In the midst of the cleaning, finishing and staging flurry of the last couple of weeks, I had a chat with my dad about staging. Once he learned we were semi-furnishing the place, he deflated a bit. The idea of purchasing and moving things just for show made him feel tired. I grinned a bit and...