Before & After

Poppy’s “Happy” Kitchen Makeover in Greece

Poppy is a reader who submitted her makeover for my kitchen contest all the way from the island of Crete in Greece. She calls it "a happy space that I love waking up to every morning!" Her kitchen didn't look very charming or cheery ... Keep Reading

Before & After: Amanda’s “Empty Nest” Kitchen in Arizona

Amanda submitted these impressive before and after photos for my Hooked on Your Kitchens Contest, writing: "This is my favorite room in our little 'empty nest' house. We sold our big family home in Arizona to our middle daughter and ... Keep Reading

Before & After: Renita’s Thanksgiving-Ready Dining Room

Last week I showed you Renita's amazing kitchen makeover. She's a reader who entered my Hooked on Your Kitchens Contest, and I loved her new dining room, too, which looks like the perfect gathering place for Thanksgiving dinner. This ... Keep Reading

Renita’s New Kitchen Goes Back in Time

Renita is a self-professed "antiquing fantatic," and it shows in her kitchen. She says she loves it because it's warm, inviting and makes her feel like she traveled back to a simpler time. It has so much character and aged patina that ... Keep Reading

Laurel’s Blah Brown House Gets Curb Appeal

When Laurel told me about the house that she's been renovating, she said, "My biggest worry was once it was finished and we put it on the market, no one would come look at it. It totally lacked curb appeal. After a year of sitting empty, ... Keep Reading