by Nicole Nigg | Jan 21, 2021 | Finishing Technique
Just another day in the master bedroom makeover process and this week it’s all about how to paint a window black-fast and easy. If you’ve been following along with this room makeover, you know that I recently upgraded all of the trim in the master bedroom....
by Nicole Nigg | Feb 27, 2020 | Renovations
I painted our hardwood floors white! For quite some time now, I have not loved our kitchen hardwood floors. They were worn and dull in some areas and I’ve never really been a fan of their orange-ish/honey color. So, in Nicole fashion, I thought Why Not! What do...
by Nicole Nigg | Nov 14, 2019 | Building Project
An Easel Chalkboard is a great decor and fun-for-the-family item all in one. My kids (especially when they were younger) loved to write messages and draw pictures on ours especially around Christmas time. These fun chalkboards aren’t only great for your decor...
by Nicole Nigg | Mar 6, 2019 | Building Project
One of my all-time favorite builds is a sliding barn door. They make such a statement in any room and are a great way to fill a space. The barn door becomes the decor. With so many styles to choose from, here’s a look at a few of them I have built for my own...
by Nicole Nigg | Sep 6, 2018 | Building Project
Do you love the look of a large word sign? Is the cost a little more than you want to fork out? Why not make your own? The inspiration for this project was a metal vintage sign at a local antique store, that I fell in love with. The cost was a little more than I...
by Nicole Nigg | Nov 9, 2017 | DIY / Builds, Finishing Technique
Coffee Table Makeover…Friends, my poor husband has had to park his car out in the driveway for the last few weeks now. Between my evergrowing collection of tools, irresistible project pieces that I just can’t say no to, and furniture that I am building, I...
by Nicole Nigg | Oct 31, 2017 | Renovations
Continuing my series on Lauryn’s room makeover…I wanted to pop in here and share with you guys one of my favorite new elements to Lauryn’s room. Chalkboard closet doors!! This new feature to her room has been such a fun addition. I love to see her...
by Nicole Nigg | Oct 13, 2017 | DIY / Builds, Renovations
So, you found that perfect furniture piece to restore. Your thinking, “Everyone else is doing this. How hard can it be to restore furniture? After all, I’ve binge watched HGTV and they make it look so easy. I’ve got this.” Only to get the piece...
by Nicole Nigg | Oct 6, 2017 | DIY / Builds, Renovations
Over the summer my daughter, Lauryn, asked me to do a makeover of her bedroom. Normally, I keep my summers free of more involved projects. However, my kids know my love and passion for building projects and creating new spaces, so she had me at makeover. 🙂...
by Nicole Nigg | Sep 28, 2017 | Building Project
Kids love to create and imagine. So, why not build a chalkboard display wall your kids will love? Encourage those creative juices in your little one by designing a framed chalkboard and art display wall. Such an easy, inexpensive DIY project. My adorable nephew,...
by Nicole Nigg | Mar 21, 2017 | Uncategorized
Where is your happy place? You know, that place you go that evokes a sense of nostalgia or just an overall warm, fuzzy feeling. A place that brightens your mood and helps you forget about the stresses of life. Maybe it’s a favorite coffee shop, Starbucks anyone?...
by Nicole Nigg | Mar 14, 2017 | Finishing Technique
Poly, Poly, Poly, you are not my friend. (Polyurethane, that is). Isn’t it so discouraging when you’re moving along so smoothly on a project and then you hit a brick wall and have to redo everything you just did? If you’re anything like me,...
by Nicole Nigg | Mar 7, 2017 | Finishing Technique
So, you’re at the big box store, ready to buy paint for the big project you’re working on this weekend. In your mind, there’s a battle…do I need to buy the more expensive paint or can I get the same results with the cheap paint? Is there really...
by Nicole Nigg | Feb 28, 2017 | DIY / Builds, Renovations
How do you bring life back to an old furniture piece that has sentimental value but is very much out-dated? Of course, you don’t want to throw it away but it has become an eye sore amongst your up-to-date furniture. I had a client recently who had this very...
by Nicole Nigg | Feb 14, 2017 | Building Project, Uncategorized
So, you have a boring room that needs some livening up. What is a simple, unique way to add character to a room? This was the dilemma with Chad’s office space. Lots of white walls, a dated receptionist area, honey-colored trim throughout. It needed some...
by Nicole Nigg | Feb 9, 2017 | Building Project
How do you add pizazz to a boring room with all white walls and no creativity? A wall treatment is a super-easy way to add character to any room. Last week I completed a shiplap wall in the continued saga of my brother’s office remodel. But wall treatments are...
by Nicole Nigg | Jan 31, 2017 | Building Project
Hey guys! Just wanted to pop in here real quick and give you an update on what I’m currently working on. My brother just moved into a new office space and it is in need of some updating. Natalie and I have some awesome wall treatments planned for this...
by Nicole Nigg | Jan 24, 2017 | Finishing Technique
Does anyone else get mesmerized by all the paint chips at say, Home Depot or Lowe’s? I can get lost in that section; ideas swirling around in my head of all the changes I want to make in that instant. But sometimes, even with all those gazillion different paint...
by Nicole Nigg | Jan 17, 2017 | Renovations
Hello Friend! So good to be back with you. It was nice to take the month of December off from blogging with all the hustle and bustle that comes with the holidays. But, I am ready to get back in the swing of things and what I love–projects and writing. I...
by Nicole Nigg | Nov 8, 2016 | Building Project
Hello Friends!! It has been a week of projects here at our homefront. I took on a project I have never done before and never imagined doing…I removed a toilet. :/ It was actually very simple. I must say I was very intimidated by it at first. But YouTube to...
by Nicole Nigg | Nov 1, 2016 | Building Project
Super-easy project coming your way today. A Barnwood Christmas Sign. Wanted to share this one with plenty of time to complete it before the holiday decorating is pushing in on us. On a side note: I saw a house in our neighborhood with their Christmas lights up AND...
by Nicole Nigg | Oct 18, 2016 | Finishing Technique
Lately, I’ve had a few requests to do some custom projects. My latest project was from a lady (who is now a friend 🙂 ) who purchased a couple items, I had refinished and posted on a local vintage site. This new friend, asked me to paint some chairs... by Nicole Nigg | Oct 11, 2016 | Building Project
Remember my aggressive plan of updating all of my trim to craftsman trim? My big idea was to complete one area of the main level per month. So back in January, (yes, almost a year ago) I got started. I was off to a great start and finished the...
by Nicole Nigg | Oct 6, 2016 | Building Project, DIY / Builds
We had a fabulous time last week down in Florida. Starting the week off with my cousin’s beautiful wedding (by far the most gorgeous I’ve ever been to) in Pensacola and spending the rest of the week (which went by way too fast!) in Destin. We had sunshine... by Nicole Nigg | Mar 29, 2016 | Building Project
What a fun project!! A little over a week ago, I had the honor of creating my brother and his wife’s nursery. Baby Lucas is due to make his appearance at the end of April. And we. can’t. wait!!! I love, love, love the theme they chose…Monsters! Not... by Nicole Nigg | Feb 16, 2016 | Building Project
Hello!! Hope you had a great weekend! And got to spend it with someone you love for Valentine’s Day. 🙂 I want to share with you “the wall” today. 🙂 In January, I put up new trim in the foyer. You can see that post here. For a while... by Nicole Nigg | Feb 9, 2016 | Renovations
One area down, ten to go….on the main floor. As I mentioned before, I have been wanting to change out our trim to craftsman trim for quite awhile now. Last year I actually ripped the trim off one of the doors, only to then go into a panic attack realizing how...
by Nicole Nigg | Jan 26, 2016 | Building Project
A girl needs a place to store all of her stuff….Right? To display her BFF’s pictures and all the fun memorabilia. A command center is just the place for that! For a long time, I had this old window I found and was unsure of what to do with it. But I knew...
by Nicole Nigg | Jan 4, 2016 | Renovations
I’m back!!! I kinda disappeared for a couple weeks. Had a great time with family, friends, food…too much food. Time to reset and get back to real life..schedules, kids’ school, eating right (most of the time:) ), and projects. It was relaxing...
by Nicole Nigg | Nov 23, 2015 | Building Project, DIY / Builds
My goal was to have the boy’s room completed before Auston came home…but that’s not happening. I like to think I’ve made progress by the simple fact, they’re sleeping in their own beds now. That was a big... by Nicole Nigg | Nov 18, 2015 | Building Project
Hello friends!! I’m a little late getting this post off. Unfortunately, we had a family health issue come up. My dad went in for a stress test on Monday and they immediately sent him to be prepped for a heart cath. He ended up needing to have 2 stints put in. It... by Nicole Nigg | Nov 9, 2015 | Building Project
The boys are sleeping in their own room tonight!!! This has been a long time coming! I started on re-doing their room back at the START of the school year and here we are in November and I’m still not done. 🙁 This has been quite the project. But we are...
by Nicole Nigg | Oct 1, 2015 | Building Project
I have been working on my current project for what seems like an eternity. I started redoing the two younger boys’ room at the end of August and I am just now seeing the light at the end of the long tunnel. I searched and searched my files and could not find a...