10 Lessons Learned from the House on a Hill Posted on March 8, 2016 by Britt 5 To Hell with linoleum. Daffodils look like weeds for 54 weeks out of the year Stenciling walls is cool in theory, but a massive time suck. Especially when you paint over it in the end. Everything can be made prettier with pillows. A fresh coat of paint can make all the difference. Meanwhile, wallpaper is overrated. Do not invest heavily in carpet or rugs, it is inevitable that red wine will be spilled on them. When in doubt, go light and bright rather than dark and dramatic. Furniture decisions are hard. Completing a vision we’ve had for 3 years… one of the most satisfying accomplishments of our lives. Share this:TwitterFacebookLike this:Like Loading... Related
Man, I completely agree with all of this. I might need to print this list out for the fridge of my new house 🙂 Reply
Which is exactly why we haven’t done much in the past two years….it’s all so hard! Love your DIY projects though- they come out looking great! Reply
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Man, I completely agree with all of this. I might need to print this list out for the fridge of my new house 🙂
ha great list!
Which is exactly why we haven’t done much in the past two years….it’s all so hard! Love your DIY projects though- they come out looking great!
Oh, so agree with this list. It just made me laugh in the beginning, recognizing myself!
Wise list! 🙂