Sue Barry -Real Estate

08/27/2021

I learned a new technique for faux wood painting! It's only two steps and I was truly astonished by the result! It's such a pretty, raw wood tone. I want to do this to everything in my house now! After the frames turned out so well, I turned to Instagram and TikTok to vote on…

08/13/2021

Need a blank wall solution? How about wallpaper? I'm so excited about this dramatic heron mural I just put up in my living room! I've painted this wall black, then back to white, but it always felt a bit bland. Well not any more. I'm apparently addicted to wallpaper. This is my sixth or seventh…

08/07/2021

Overhead lighting can be harsh. Let’s cozy things up with these eight lighting ideas.  Southwest Florida gets a thunderstorm about every day at two or three o'clock. It's dark and gloomy, but with these tricks, it makes the day perfect to curl up with a book or cuddle in for family movie time. 1....

07/26/2021

I'm still trying to figure out what to do with all the ledges in my house! I didn't know what to do the one in the reading nook so it's been blank for three years. But she's all styled now and ready for her shelfie! Today I'm sharing my favorite things to use on shelves…

07/23/2021

It's the peak of summer and the bugs have been crazy after all the rain we got. I thought I'd share how I make my own homemade bug spray on the cheap with just a few natural ingredients — and it works! I'll be sharing a 2 ounce recipe and a 16 ounce recipe. Oils…

06/09/2021

I'm still over here painting things sage and this project did not disappoint. Even if it did take me probably 5 months to finish! Come with me, let me show you my hallway's new look. Here's a look at the before: And after: This hallway has so many doors and is fairly dark so I…

06/03/2021

Every year I go through and organize one space of my home at a time. I’m going to take you with me each room of the way. Let’s pair down and declutter! I’m a moderate minimalist. I don’t want our home to be sparse and bare, rather selective and edited. Living simply doesn’t exactly come e...

05/21/2021

I wanted to buy a few new pieces that mix and match for summer. I spent about $162 on this wardrobe capsule and it's all about classic black and white. I especially like the look of a monochrome black or white outfit, but of course they all mix and match. It's perfect for packing light!…

05/04/2021

I’m so excited to share my brand new Ultimate Money Saving Planner with you! After 10 days of homework and worksheets, you will be spending less, have clear financial goals and finally start saving! It’s a comprehensive 36-page workbook chock-full of money-saving hacks on groceries, technology, ...

04/23/2021

I'm painting more things my favorite sage color! It offers subtle color, but still acts as a neutral. It's quite calming and a nice change from my always black/white/gray decor. I painted the front door and have a trick up my sleeve to share for painting the hinges gold to match the handle. We got.....

03/10/2021

Decorating a small space can feel like it might be a big headache when you're trying to find furniture to fit! See five cool ideas you can DIY to make your space work.

When you live in a small space, you have two options: you can buy appropriate furniture and accents or you can DIY them. If you're looking to save some cash or

03/10/2021

Brass was all the rage in the '90s. Then everyone went for brushed nickel (which I still love!) and now brass is back! Well, I know that's not breaking news. It's been back for awhile, but it always takes me a minute to hop onto trends. This wall full of switches was a bit of…