Happy Sunday and Memorial Day weekend! The weather is nice in San Francisco and we are enjoying having our daughter, Alie, and her boyfriend here.
Here are five good things that you might like!
Cute Scarf/Bandanas From Target
Have you seen these little $10 soft scarves… you can use one as a face covering in a pinch, too!
I don’t see this red one online, but you can probably find it in the Target store. Here are some others for $9.99. I’d like a couple more.
Before and After Home Exterior
A lot was done to Melina and Dave’s home exterior, but hey, it was cheaper than moving to a new house!
And it sort of feels like a new house!
We tested a few whites and Benjamin Moore Simply White was the winner. Dave and Melina researched the Basalite pavers (installed by Black Diamond Pavers and Landscaping) and garage doors (Carriage House Door Co.) and I just got to put my two cents in! Major difference there.
It’s so much less busy now with the brick, gutters, and siding painted the same color. I also suggested updating The lighting and house numbers. Melina says the roof is CertainTeed Landmark Premium shingle in Moire Black.
Before and After Entrance
There was too much going on here before…
And now…
The front door is painted Benjamin Moore Wrought Iron. The light was existing. I suggested leaving it to see how we liked it with everything else updated and I think it looks great!
Bench • striped doormat • black pillow • white pillow
Turkish Towels For The Win!
I bought these Turkish towels for my friend, Annie Diamond’s birthday (notice the diamond pattern). And my husband wanted me to order some more for us. They are making my dated bathroom more tolerable 🙂
San Francisco: One Day Soon!
We’ve flattened our curve and are hoping that we are all back together soon.
The pavers make such a nice change. I’ve always liked that look instead of concrete. The changes prove that less is more! Glad your curve is flattening.
Mary Ann,
You are wonderful with what seems like simple, little changes and they make a home look like new.
Yes, we too are ready for a little socialization. Let’s hope it’s okayed soon.
Enjoy the rest of your weekend.
Karen
Thanks so much, Karen.
A LOVELY REDO!
LOOKS LIKE SOUTHERN CALI TO ME!
LOVED THE VIDEO!
XX
Howard’s company made the video.
Really nice post! Thank you for the inspiration. Happy Memorial Day weekend. Glad you got to go to a restaurant.
Thanks, Linda. It was fun.
Love the before and after photos of the house! We painted our brick BM Swiss Coffee a few years ago and still love it! Glad you got out of “time out” for a restaurant meal too! We got to go to Mass AND a restaurant here in Houston last night #datenight, and all we could do was keep thanking our waiter! And the scarves have me planning a Target run soon!
Be Well,
Mary
Thanks for all your fab ideas! I just purchased the towels! 🛁🛁🛁
Great I love them.
The house looks like a completely different place, like additional 00’s different – nicely done! Love the towels, great find. Thanks for keeping us informed and inspired xoxo
What a great post. Beautiful exterior transformation. Simple and wonderful!
What a great update!
Black door and Simply White house and trim for the win! Always a classic and a beautiful update to this house, May Ann!
Thanks, Janet.
Love the before & afters! We recently finished updating all the 80s brown stained woodwork in our house with Simply White. What a transformation!
That much feel so fresh, Janet!