"Top 3 of 300!"

You're not going to believe this because I had a hard time believing it myself, but today's post is my 300th Dwell by Cheryl blog post!  Wow!  Seriously, it seems like just yesterday that I wrote my 200th post.  I guess time really does fly when you're having fun. 

 

 

I thought I'd take this milestone opportunity to take a look at some of my favorte blog entries since this adventure began.  Let's call it....

 

  

As I looked back over some of my past posts to determine what was my favorite DIY project to date, I discovered that it's actually one of my more recent projects.

 

 "Open Kitchen Cabinet Reveal"

I think I liked this project so much because it was something I thought about for so long and finally went for.  I still smile every day when I grab my mug and canisters for my morning cup of Joe.  Can't beat that!



 

 

"...All Thing Work Together..."

This post was my most revealing to date.  It was very personal, but I'm so glad I decided to share it.  I hope perhaps it even served as encouragement for someone else.  If this blog is indeed intended to be a chronicle of my design story, then that means sharing not only the highs, but also the lows.  This was one.

 

 

"Nursery Reveal"

Needless to say, this is my most popular project to date.  With nearly 4,000 ideabook additions on Houzz, this project earned me the coveted Best of Houzz award.  It's also special because the client was my BFF and the room's occupants are her twins that are so darn cute you could just eat 'em up.  Wouldn't you know, the project that I was asked to help with due to a set of unfortunate circumstances turns out to be my best.  Go figure.

So, did your favorite Dwell by Cheryl post make the list?  If not, leave me a comment, there's a chance I've completely forgotten about a few. 

I'd say after 300 blog posts, I deserve a break and that's exactly what I'm taking.  Have a fabulous weekend!

Here's to 300 more....

Behind the Blog: "What You Didn't See"

It's hard to believe it's been almost a year and a half since I launched my business and blog.  In some regards it seems as if it were just yesterday, and in others like it was years ago.  I love having a platform to share my design thoughts, projects, ideas, inspirations and general musings.  However, I have to admit that some things I strategically neglect to share. 

Case in point, my recent glass cabinet door project.  Sure, from your vantage point it may have seemed like a cut and dry project, but in reality it wasn't at all.  Have you ever noticed how the designers on tv always have a carpenter working with them?  Well, we creative-minded folk often have grand ideas but we often lack in the area of figuring out the most effective way to execute said ideas.

So here's what you saw; I started out with a builder grade cabinet that needed an update.

BEFORE

I ended up with this lovely open and airy glass door cabinet.

AFTER

Now for what you didn't see. 

You're unaware of the fact that, because I don't actually own a saw, I used a utility knife to score both sides of the center panel of the door.  You're unaware of the fact that after I scored it, with a utility knife nonetheless, I used my weight to "carefully" kick the center panel out. 

You're unaware of the fact that once I had my glass cut, I still hadn't quite figured out how I was going to get it in/on the door.  My first idea failed miserably so I decided to chisel away a little of the wood surrounding the opening so I'd have enough space to slide the glass into the groove.  Really scientific, right?  Did I mention I did this with a utility knife?

You're unaware that just when I had enough space cut away, I moved the glass in such a way that caused it to break a huge chunk out of the corner.  Did I mention that I waited four days for that piece of glass?

 

You're unaware that I decided to use glue on the second go round, but I neglected to buy the gun thingy to dispense the glue and ended up spreading it on with a butter knife.  Seriously, you can't make this stuff up.




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You're unaware that when I finally had the glass installed and all was in place, it actually looked a little shotty inside.  Wonder why?

 

And this my friends is why I do as little DIY at my clients homes as possible.  Some things are better left to the professionals.  Nevertheless, for the intent and purpose of this blog, this is all you need to know....

 

Until next time....