Follow along on the first weekend of our multi-part series as we transform our backyard from a total mess to a cozy, woodland garden.
Tenant Kitchen Revamp
From disaster to clean and modern, the tenant apartment kitchen renovation is one our biggest projects yet.
The Modern, Vintage Bathroom
Learn how we mix vintage style with modern functionality in these 40’s inspired bathrooms, full of subway tile, white marble, and all things brass.
72 Hours in Kyoto
A photo journal of our 3-day whirlwind through the beautiful city of Kyoto in Japan - full of mysticism, matcha and beautiful mossy moments.
Vintage Rug Hunt
Follow along as we take you through our obsessive process of finding this lovely vintage rug for our master bedroom. We talk sources, styles, and how to find some serious deals.
Pine Boards Restored
This week's post is all about refinishing the original pine floors in the now-converted attic space. We go step-by-step as we take on lots of repairs to give new life to these damaged boards.
Refinishing The Floors
Follow along as we take you step-by-step through our most intense, exhausting, burst of a project yet - refinishing the floors.
The Countertops Are In
Picking out kitchen counters can be a bit daunting. In this post, we take you through how we ended up with these gorgeous white, marble-like quartz countertops!
Picking The Perfect Green
Join us on the search for the color that seems to be popping up everywhere. It is a slightly cool, almost dusty green that just makes me oh-so-happy.
Stylish Ceiling Fans on a Budget
Taking on the ever-so-fun struggle of finding a well-designed, stylish ceiling fan on a budget.
Let There Be Light
Given our obsession with giant windows and natural light, it is not surprising we felt the need to add a total of 6 new windows and a skylight to our already fairly bright house.
Classic Tile Style
Learn all about how we approached blending the era of the house with a modern fresh look.
Big Plans
We sure inspired the building department to be extra critical of our permit by supplying these overly detailed plans. Hopefully you all enjoy them more than they did!
Make Room In The Attic
Follow along as we expand into the attic, adding 2 additional bedrooms and a master bath.
Restoration: Old Windows Like New
When it comes to restoring old windows, you better be prepared for a lot of work. But don't be discouraged. Once it is all said and done, it's completely worth it.
And The Demo Begins
Nothing beats the satisfaction of seeing your project come to life. It's officially time to get this thing going.
Welcome Home
Howlett & Co is officially up and running! We'll be taking you step by step as we tackle our first official project together: our very own home and the extensive renovation project that goes along with it.