Collected Eclectic Archive - Studio van M

The Complete Archive

© 2018 – 2021

Collected Eclectic was an independent blog focused on documenting the transformation of a builder grade house in to something special.

A total of 124 blog posts were published between 2018 and 2021.

The entryway seems like a good place to start.

August 29, 2018

DIY board & batten entryway

September 2, 2018

Our DIY gravel pathway with built-in drainage

September 3, 2018

What we’ve already done to transform our driveway into a yard

September 21, 2018

Our mini bedroom refresh

November 5, 2018

Our new shiplap accent wall!

December 3, 2018

How to replace broken tiles

December 28, 2018

How to style a picture ledge with printable artwork

January 2, 2019

Why I made a brand style guide for my house

January 7, 2019

How to make your closet work for you with the Ikea Rast

January 21, 2019

How to make modern geometric artwork with Adobe Illustrator

April 6, 2019

Welcome to the dark side of the bedroom

April 22, 2019

DIY hand painted “wallpaper” without a projector

September 24, 2019

One Room Challenge: Week 1

October 3, 2019

One Room Challenge: Week 2

October 10, 2019

One Room Challenge: Week 3

October 17, 2019

One Room Challenge: Week 4

October 24, 2019

One Room Challenge: Week 6

November 7, 2019

One Room Challenge: Week 5

November 11, 2019

Revival Rugs: My new favorite place to shop for vintage rugs

December 3, 2019

7 Ingredient DIY green cleaning recipes for every surface of your home

January 8, 2020

How to make a style guide for your home

January 15, 2020

Getting started with a capsule wardrobe

January 21, 2020

Every single thing in my closet

January 22, 2020

15 Ethical brands to consider for your capsule wardrobe

January 23, 2020

Welcome to the kitchen project

January 29, 2020

The 7 bottle bar: A minimalist guide to cocktails

February 12, 2020

All of the details about painting the exterior of our house

February 17, 2020

Free digital downloads: Vintage desert artwork

February 19, 2020

DIY Banquette bench with storage

February 24, 2020

DIY easy “floating” shelves

February 27, 2020

Before and After: A 100-year-old craftsman gets a makeover

March 4, 2020

Complete tour of our kitchen

March 9, 2020

How to get your partner on board with a DIY project

March 23, 2020

The evolution of our master bedroom

April 7, 2020

Restoring a hardwood armchair

April 13, 2020

DIY Brick fireplace

April 13, 2020

Fireplace & TV cord management

April 14, 2020

DIY modern slat pergola

April 18, 2020

Our basic to bold bathroom makeover

May 4, 2020

The three things I look for when shopping for rugs

May 7, 2020

Our bathtub to closet conversion

May 9, 2020

Tools to get started woodworking

May 14, 2020

The kitchen project has officially started

May 26, 2020

The evolution of our kitchen plans

May 28, 2020

How to make and install custom faux ceiling beams

June 8, 2020

Comfort Works slipcover for Article Sven sofa

June 9, 2020

How to spray orange peel texture with a paint sprayer

June 11, 2020

DIY wood picture frames

June 18, 2020

Tools to get started with DIY projects

June 22, 2020

Phase 1 kitchen reveal

July 16, 2020

Part 1: Setting up for DIY concrete countertops

July 27, 2020

Part 2: Pouring and finishing DIY concrete countertops

July 28, 2020

Ikea apron sink cabinet hack

August 5, 2020

Four questions to ask when narrowing down your hardware search

August 8, 2020

DIY brick range hood

August 12, 2020

Kitchen reveal + all the before and afters!

August 15, 2020

Kitchen budget breakdown + where we could’ve saved more!

August 15, 2020

Three ways to style a functional entryway

September 1, 2020

Seven tips for living through a renovation

September 3, 2020

Cabinet front material selection guide with The Cabinet Face

September 9, 2020

Free digital downloads: Vintage still life artwork

September 11, 2020

Battery-powered sconce hack

September 13, 2020

Free digital downloads: Vintage seascape artwork

September 18, 2020

Fall bedroom refresh with Brooklinen

September 21, 2020

Second bathroom refresh design options

September 23, 2020

Free digital downloads: Halloween artwork

September 25, 2020

Free digital downloads: Vintage dog artwork

October 9, 2020

Free digital downloads: Vintage landscape artwork

October 10, 2020

Tips for choosing meaningful artwork

October 12, 2020

How to set up and pour a concrete slab

October 15, 2020

Backpacking the Eagle Rock Loop in the Ouachita National Forest

October 23, 2020

Free digital downloads: Vintage winter artwork

October 30, 2020

Everything you need to know about installing encaustic cement tile flooring outdoors

November 5, 2020

Patio Makeover Reveal

November 12, 2020

Patio Makeover Budget Breakdown

November 13, 2020

Bathroom Reveal with The Cabinet Face

November 23, 2020

Bathroom budget breakdown

November 24, 2020

DIY potting bench with utility sink

December 1, 2020

Free digital downloads: Gallery wall edition

December 4, 2020

Free digital downloads: Vintage cityscape artwork

December 11, 2020

Free digital downloads: Vintage portrait artwork

December 18, 2020

Our laundry room makeover (for the third time)

December 22, 2020

Interior trim styles for nail-fin windows

January 6, 2021

A long weekend guide to Big Bend National Park

February 3, 2021

How to organize and digitize a lifetime of photos

May 4, 2021

Photo Credit:
David Nguyen

Collected Eclectic was an independent blog focused on documenting the transformation of a builder grade house in to something special. All content was designed, photographed, and written by Grace van Meurer in Houston, Texas.

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