Sarah Snodgrass
Whitewashing is a popular trend in home design. Learn how the whitewashing process brightens and whitens wood paneling without hiding the grain.
One of the most important, but overlooked, design features of a home is its doorknobs and hardware. As a whole, house hardware becomes the jewelry of a house, and, while functional in purpose, it can also serve to beautify the property and impress visitors. Older, historic homes in Kansas City have some gorgeous vintage doorknobs.
A Kansas City Shirtwaist House is a residential architecture style that was built from about 1900-1920. Learn more about their features and where to find them.
In the course of freshening up a few rooms in my house, I realized that I need a few new mirrors. For my bedroom, I need a full-length leaner mirror…
I recently purchased a vintage House & Garden Magazine at an estate sale in south Kansas City. The issue was published in April of 1959, and focuses on leisure. The…
Using the right product is key to a professional, smooth finish, especially when you are painting cabinets or trim. I can’t tell you how many homes I have seen where…
Traditional Exterior by Moraga General Contractors Canyon Construction This post is difficult for me to write because I actually like ivy. I think ivy ground cover can be beautiful, and…
Most homes in the core areas of Kansas City (both sides of the state line) are 75 years old or even older. These homes have distinct architecture and personalities, and…
HOUZZ PHOTO: Traditional Exterior by Edina General Contractors REFINED LLC Homes with Tudor-style architecture are plentiful in Kansas City, with a high concentration in the Brookside area. The Tudor Revival…
Need decorating ideas for your outdoor spaces? Find inspiration in natural colors and materials. Summer, Pure and Simple by brooksidesarah on Polyvore Pottery Barn Mason Jar Mug, Set of…
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