Category: 365 Posts

• Adding Curb Appeal

  When we moved back to Virginia we didn’t have many homes to chose from. This one was EXACTLY where we wanted to live and on a good lot. There wasn’t anything wrong with it. It was just so PLAIN and needed some added dimension. I painted the side lights of the front door black like…

  Laurel Dane Designs, LLC

  October 4, 2023

  365 Posts

  adding landscape lights, curb appeal, house numbers, how to add curb appeal, ideas to add curb appeal, modern house numbers, painted front door, painted garage doors, painted shutters, portico, refreshed landscaping, window boxes

• Our Coffee Bar

  We are BIG coffee, iced coffee and iced expresso drinkers over here. We also love the “good ice“ so we have a nugget ice maker. We make Java drinks all day long! During the kitchen renovation planning I knew I wanted a designated coffee bar or beverage station. I wanted a dedicated area to be…

  Laurel Dane Designs, LLC

  October 3, 2023

  365 Posts

  accent wall, black and white coffee bar, black white and wood coffee bar, coffee, coffee bar, coffee station, compass tile, farmhouse coffee bar, kitchen coffee bar, kitchen renovation, Star tile

• DIY Chalk Paint

  Did you know that you can make your own chalk paint from latex paint!? Our grandbaby has a plastic log cabin at our house. I read that chalk paint would work to cover plastic. I had almost a full can of green latex and decided to mix my own chalk paint rather than buying some!…

  Laurel Dane Designs, LLC

  October 3, 2023

  365 Posts

  chalk paint, DIY, DIY chalk paint, diy decor, diy project, latex to chalk paint, paint, painting, plaster of Paris, refresh, update

• How to Edge A Wall To Paint

  Prepping to paint a wall should begin with edging then rolling. A prepped and edged wall looks like this. PREP– Remove all outlet and light switch covers. Lay a drop cloth on the floor. SUPPLIES– 1. a solo cup half filled with paint or you can dip right from the paint can. I like a…

  Laurel Dane Designs, LLC

  October 3, 2023

  365 Posts

  accent wall, DIY, edging, edging tips, how to edge a wall, paint, painting

• Lasagna Al Pesto Recipe

  This twist on traditional lasagna is one of our new favorites. I found this recipe on Pinterest and posted it below. In parentheses I’m sharing a few modifications I made. Lasagna al Pesto Recipe Lasagna al Pesto (Pesto Lasagna) is a cheesy homemade Italian lasagna recipe. Made with three cheeses, noodles + a creamy bechamel…

  Laurel Dane Designs, LLC

  October 1, 2023

  365 Posts

  comfort food, Italian food, lasagna, lasagne, lasagne Al pesto, pesto lasagna, pesto lasagne, recipes