I bought a set of eight abandoned apartments in Minden, Louisiana. This is the sixth installment in the series where I show you the before and after renovation of each apartment. Meet Penney. Apartments 6-8 are unique in the fact that a previous owner had torn out all of the interior walls (I was told it was for lawnmower storage). So in essence this building was just a shell. It was the most dilapidated and needed the most renovation work. Grab some coffee, and take a look at this amazing befor
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🔥 Would you believe these old apartments sat ABANDONED for ~40 years? 🔥 What was once crumbling stucco, peeling paint, and broken windows is now a fully restored piece of Louisiana history.The Villas at Spanish Court in Minden, Louisiana were built in 1931 and left empty since the 1980s. By the time we started, the exteriors were in terrible shape, cracked stucco, water damage, and decades of neglect.This renovation project wasn’t for the faint of heart. It took 18 months, more than 100 subcon
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Here is the easiest DIY kitchen upgrade you can do today to double the storage in your kitchen glasses cabinet! These easy to install mug hooks create double the storage in just minutes. Comment MUG and I’ll send you the source right away! They simply slide onto your cabinet shelf. You can screw them in for added security, but I didn’t and they work just fine. 🙌🏼Here’s to an amazing new year and starting the year off with getting our houses organized and in order. 🙏🏻🎉#homeorganization #home
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Here is the perfect, three plant combination to create a stunning container garden for your front porch or yard. Comment SHOP below if you want the source for this massive planter. I got a little unconventional with this one and planted a daylily for the tall part of this container. Followed by an ivy that will drape over the sides. And then a petunia for the mid height plant. In just a few weeks, this container will be a showstopper on the porch of Phillip’s Cottage: a transitional home for wom
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It’s easier than you think to attach a faux pine garland to a grand staircase. Keep watching to see what my secret sauce is. I’m a big fan of affordable, classic decor solutions. This is a look anybody can attain with ease. It didn’t cost a ton of money and has a big impact as soon as someone walks in the front door. This 1905 historic home is on the Minden, Louisiana Christmas Tour of Homes tomorrow, December 15th. If you are in our area or want to be, we would love to host you. Come out and se
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Old houses hold secrets. And this 1905 Victorian style, historic home in Minden, Louisiana is no exception. Here’s part 3 in my current series. Let’s tour this mysterious third floor. Perhaps we may never know the real truth, and I can only share the legends and lores I’ve been told my local community members. I’ve heard: ⚪️ One local tells me her grandmother told her there were fabulous parties and dances in this space. (If you watched part two, this home served as a boarding house so this woul
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Foundation plantings DO NOT need to make you fret. I installed the following because they are easy to care for, tolerate heat, and really make a statement in front of my little cottage. Save this reel and take it with you to your local nursery to plan your next #landscapedesign project!From L to R: 🌸Pink crepe myrtles flank both ends of my house and are surround by society garlic (the purple blooms)🌸Burford Hollies completely line the front porch. I tell my landscaper to leave them sort of wil
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