Upgrading a Side Entry - Today's Homeowner

We help Jonathan and Page Ellis update the side entry to their home, adding a roof that reflects the architectural details of the house, an arbor swing and stepping stone path.

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DIY Long Table Runner Tray for a Centerpiece

 Hey all,  Corey back from Sawdust 2 Stitches! Do you struggle with tablescapes ? This is my new go-to!  It is a cheap and easy way to create some character and bulk without spending a fortune! It serves as a great foundation to any table decor,  fill it with whatever tickles your fancy!  For spring I loaded mine up with copious amounts of terra cotta pots and tulips and I LOVE it!  Bonus:  This table runner can be painted and/or stain  to fit any style. Promise it will be the hit of your next social function! 

How to Build a Long Table Runner Tray Centerpiece

SUPPLY LIST:

• 1″x 4″ Standard Board
• 1″x 3″  Standard Board
• 1″x 2″ Standard Board
•  5/8″ Dowel Rod
• Sand Paper
• Stain and/or Paint

TOOLS RECOMMENDED:

• Miter Saw
• Finish Nailer &   1 1/2″  nails
• 5/8″ Forstner Bit

CUT LIST:

Cut from 1″x 3″  Board 

• (x2) @ 47 ″
• (x2) @ 11 “

Cut from 1″ x 4″ Board 

• (x3) @45 ″

Cut from 1″ x 2″ Board 

• (x2) @ 12″

Dowel Rod 5/8″ 

• (x1) @47″

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STEP 1: FARMHOUSE TRAY FRAME

First construct the frame.  I add a small amount of  wood glue to the joints, and then reinforce with a 1 1/2″  18 gauge nails.

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STEP 2: SLATS

Next add the center slats. Again, add a dab of glue  or hell if you are a risk taker  go ahead and skip this step…  (But seeing as  already divulged the gauntlet my kids put the last tray through  I would strongly suggest it.)   After  you have glued, or not glued, whatevs,  I would reinforce with nails.

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STEP 3: HANDLE

Next up the handle.  On the side handles ( 1″x 2″ boards)  you will need to drill a hole to accommodate  your dowel rod handle.  I used a 5/8′ forstner bit to drill mine.   I place the hole  approximately 1-1/2″  down from the top of the handle and centered it.  Once the holes are drilled finesse the dowel rod into both of the side handles on each end. (Again I would suggest a dab of wood glue.)  Once the handle is assembled attached it centered on the previously assembled tray.

Then you know the drill,  glue, and reinforce.

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STEP 4: FINISH

 You can complete this try with any paint or stain you desire… I personally wanted BOTH!  If you want to achieve the same look I have a full Chippy Paint tutorial HERE. 
   

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More centerpiece and tray DIYs:

wood and glass centerpiece planter

printable agate patterned breakfast trays

easy pallet wood tray

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Our Top Affordable Home Decor Picks from the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale

So often, we think of Nordstrom as a high-end clothing retailer. But did you know they actually carry home decor as well? And not only that, during their Anniversary Sale (which runs now thru 8/6), there are some great prices on beautiful home decor! But, if there's something that catches your eye, move quickly because items sell out fast and prices go back up on 8/7!

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Today we've rounded up some of our top, affordable home decor picks from the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale! The best part? With the exception of one item, each of the items selected is under $50, and many are actually under $25! Simply click any of the images below (you may have to double-tap on mobile) to learn more about each particular item.

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Friday Favorites: Planter Wall, Sea Glass Candles, and DIY Console Table

Real Life Rooms: A Brick Fireplace Facelift

Hey there Remodelaholic readers! Dawn here, from AD Aesthetic, and I'm back this month with another reader question mockup to hopefully inspire some creative ideas for your space. If you've missed any of my previous reader question mockups, you can always see all my posts here.

If you follow Remodelaholic on Facebook, you’ve probably seen several of the reader questions that are submitted every month. Well each month here on Remodelaholic, I choose one reader submitted photo to offer my two cents on, and I create a Photoshop mock up of what I would do if I were in your shoes! (Pssssst— you can submit your reader questions by messaging Remodelaholic on Facebook!)

First though, my standard disclaimer: While I can recommend ideas that I think look nice, I have never seen this house in real life and don’t have accurate measurements. I am also not an architect or landscaper and do not know the planting recommendations for your area- I just like to make things look nice. I can’t guarantee that any of the items I put in my ‘virtual’ design will actually work in real life (or that they’ll fit your design style for that matter), and this is not intended to be a professional design consultation. So think of this as a just-for-fun rendering that hopefully gets your wheels turning and provides some inspiration!

On to the fun!

READER QUESTION from Leanna —
How to update this fireplace wall (besides getting rid of the clutter!) I don't love the cabinets or the style of the mantel, and the windows throw me off!

Fireplaces flanked by small, high windows are actually one of my favorite decorative features in a home, so finding some inspiration for this makeover was a pleasure:

Image Source: Magnolia Market | Photo Credit: Rachel Whyte 

Image Source: The Lily Pad Cottage 

Image Source: West Elm 

Image Source: DecorPad | Photo Credit: Spacecrafting 

Image Source: Homedit 

Image Source: Southern Living | Photo Credit: Laurey W. Glenn

With some inspiration in mind, here is what I came up with for Leanna's fireplace:

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Mirror  |  Clock  | Macrame Garland
Basket  |  Blanket  |   Lamp
Agate Bookend  | Crystal Geode

How to Decorate A Brick Fireplace

The main issue in the before photo, to my mind at least, was the dead space between the cabinets and the windows. Looking through the inspiration photos, you can see that one unifying characteristic is that all of the spaces have small windows, but they also all have cabinets or shelving that cover the wall from the floor all the way up to the base of the windows. This helps give the whole thing a customized look, and is the main element I felt was missing in the before shot of Leanna's fireplace wall. To fix that, I removed the too-small floating shelf from above the cabinets, and replaced it with two shelves that span the length of the wall, with the top one landing right below the windows.

In addition to larger shelves, I also updated the fireplace by painting the whole thing a crisp white. This change makes a big difference in how the color of the wooden cabinets reads. When paired next to red brick, the cabinets took on a red/orange tone that fought for attention. Paired with white brick, however, the wood looks warm and the cabinets look more modern. I also updated the trim in the space to a bright white to help modernize the curve of the windows. Speaking of that curve, I actually love it, but it felt a little out of place with all the hard angles of the cabinets, mantle, and fireplace. To help the windows feel more at home, I added several accessories that bring in a rounded shape, such as the round mirror, clock, and lamp.

Finally, I brightened up the space, and further complimented the warm tone of the wood, by painting the walls a cool, light blue color, and accenting the space with several green plants. Then I softened everything up with some textiles like the basket and blanket, and the woven garland on the mantle.

So what do you think? What would you do if this were your home?

As always, thank you to Cassity and the Remodelaholic team for having me back each month. If you like this post, and have a design dilemma you’d like me to mock up some ideas for, you can ask your questions by sending Remodelaholic a message over on Facebook, or checkout my mockup design services over on my site adaesthetic.com. And be sure to follow me on Facebook, Pinterest, or Instagram and say hello! Have a great day, friends!

-Dawn

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More fireplace ideas:

painted brick fireplace + easy wood mantel

tips for decorating around a fireplace

beautiful fireplace built-ins

farmhouse mantel and fireplace makeover

how to decorate an off-center fireplace

what to do with a non-working fireplace

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Delicious One Pan Deep Dish Pizza

Here at Remodelaholic we love all things home decor and DIY, but we also love RECIPES. While we will continue to share our latest and greatest remodeling projects we want to start sharing some really yummy recipes once a week. Enjoy the recipes and know that we are still Remodelaholics.

The ultimate busy weeknight meal has got to be pizza. We order it so much that it is basically a weekly tradition. Now we have tried many homemade pizza recipes, but the only recipe that compares to restaurant quality is this one pan deep dish pizza.

Our one pan pizza is cooked in a large cast iron skillet and loaded with flavor. I honestly haven't been able to truly enjoy another pizza since making this. It has ruined me for all other pizza.

We kept the recipe simple by using pre-made refrigerated pizza dough. To make the dough flaky I rolled out the dough, smothered it with butter, then folded it up and refrigerated it while I chopped the toppings.

For the marinara sauce, I used the sauce recipe from this skillet lasagna recipe. I didn't bother cooking it in a saucepan, I just mixed all the ingredients up in a bowl and poured it over the pizza. The seasoning blended while it cooked, so no needed to dirty another pot.

The key to keeping the crust from getting soggy is to layer the crust with mozzarella cheese before adding the sauce and toppings. I looked for toppings the whole family would enjoy. I used a combination or ground beef and Italian sausage. It was like adding little meatballs to the pizza. 

The meat doesn't need to be cooked before adding it to the pizza. The pizza cooks long enough for the meat to be cooked thoroughly in the oven. When the pizza is all done, it may look a little watery when you remove it from the oven. Don't worry it will thicken up as it cools. Once the sauce sets, slice it up and enjoy! This is definitely a fork and knife kind of pizza, but it is so worth it.

One Skillet Deep Dish Pizza

2016-12-31 13:28:37

Serves 4

A delicious and simple deep dish pizza.

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Prep Time

15 min

Cook Time

45 min

Total Time

1 hr

Prep Time

15 min

Cook Time

45 min

Total Time

1 hr

882 calories

34 g

199 g

64 g

45 g

36 g

421 g

2570 g

10 g

1 g

23 g

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size

421g

Servings

4

Amount Per Serving

Calories 882

Calories from Fat 562

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 64g

98%

Saturated Fat 36g

181%

Trans Fat 1g

Polyunsaturated Fat 3g

Monounsaturated Fat 20g

Cholesterol 199mg

66%

Sodium 2570mg

107%

Total Carbohydrates 34g

11%

Dietary Fiber 3g

11%

Sugars 10g

Protein 45g

Vitamin A

58%

Vitamin C

219%

Calcium

78%

Iron

18%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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Crust

1. 2 - Containers Refrigerated Pizza Dough
2. ¼ Corn Meal
3. 1 - stick butter or margarine softened

Sauce

1. 2 cups crushed tomatoes
2. 1 tbsp. sugar
3. 1 tsp. salt
4. ½ tsp. crushed red peppers
5. 1 tsp. garlic salt
6. 1 tsp. onion powder
7. ½ tsp. black pepper
8. ½ tsp Italian seasoning

Toppings

1. 1 lb. fresh mozzarella cheese sliced
2. ¼ lb. Italian sausage (spicy or sweet)
3. ¼ lb. ground beef
4. ½ medium onion sliced
5. Red bell pepper sliced
6. Yellow bell pepper sliced
7. 1 cup Italian blend shredded cheese

Instructions

1. 1) Sprinkle cornmeal on table top and open pizza dough. Knead dough together until cornmeal is mixed into dough and pizza dough forms one large ball.
2. 2) Roll out dough. Smother with softened butter, and then roll dough into a cylinder. Fold the dough into three parts, one end over the other. Press edges together and form a ball. Place dough in lightly covered bowl and put in the refrigerator until ready to use.
3. 3) Combine crushed tomatoes and sauce seasonings in a medium bowl. Set sauce aside until ready to use.
4. 4) Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
5. 5) Roll out dough into a circle about 15 inch in diameter. Lay dough over a 12 inch cast iron skillet. Cover the bottom of the skillet with the dough and work it up the edges.
6. 6) Layer sliced mozzarella cheese across the dough.
7. 7) Cover cheese with sauce.
8. 8) Mix together sausage and ground beef. Break quarter size pieces of meat and scatter over pizza. The meat will cook in the oven.
9. 9) Top with onions and bell pepper.
10. 10) Roll up the edges of the dough to form pizza crust. Then brush crust with melted butter.
11. 11) Bake for 45 minutes. When done let set for 10 minutes.

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calories

882

fat

64g

protein

45g

carbs

34g

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