In this DIY tutorial, we go over your options for updating your brick such as lime wash, paint and German Smear (Schmear) and why I chose the latter! Just look at how authentic this looks and it was super easy and affordable!

I was going to clean up, fix the landscaping, and style my front porch before showing you how the "German Schmear" (aka antiqued brick) turned out on the exterior of our farmhouse... But I can't wait! So don't judge my dead porch plants, haha! When we bought this house, I was blown away by how

Again, while watching Fixer Upper I was first introduced to German Smear. After researching more on Pinterest I fell in love ! Originally I wanted to do the outside of my house, but afraid of messi…

Unsure whether to choose German smear or paint for your brick home? Read our comprehensive guide and learn about the advantages and disadvantages of each option. Discover the best choice for your home's unique style and personality.

It’s time for the very first flip update! Last week I shared the Before Tour, so now that we’re all up to speed on what we’re working with, let’s talk about everything that happened last week. I’ve documented & recapped it all the in the Cottage House Flip Episode 2: First, there was some demo. Remember […]

Today I’m going to show how to make a DIY German smear/schmear white washed brick wall with a tutorial and video. Basically, German smear copies the look of white morter over red brick and gives the brick a whitewashed effect. I made my German smear whitewashed plaster walls on both a faux brick wall and...Read More »

Always wanted a brick wall in your home ? If you're like me and have always wanted one, but are not so keen on the price for real brick veneer, take a look at how plain, faux brick panels become aged and antiqued to create a focal point for any room.

Should you whitewash your brick fireplace with lime? Interior designers get this question from clients all the time.

When planning our kitchen & dining room renovation, I knew that this

How to create a German schmear faux brick wall.