DIY, Decor
I’ve been working on a little project behind the scenes. Â I’m trying to pull together mood boards for each room of my house. Â I think it will be a good way to have at a glance what I already have, what I need and what I want. Â I fell down a bit of a rabbit …
One of the things that has been on my “To Buy” list for a very long time is a new sofa. Â I have two right now and they are both a little worse for the wear. Â I might be able to salvage one with a slipcover or some type of magic stain remover, but the …
Last summer, at a Farmer’s Market, I got an incredible photograph of some gorgeous tomatoes. Â These were, like, county fair award winning tomatoes, at least in the looks department. Â I stumbled across the photo today while I was trying to find some inspiration for a printable and I said to myself, “Self, what says summer …
I’ve done a little Thrift Store Shopping over the last couple of weeks and I thought it would be fun to share some of the things I found. Â Some of them are really pretty and different. Â Some of them are terrifying. Â Stick with me til the end. Â If you dare. Thrift Store Finds First, a …
Ever volunteer for something and then realize, with terror, that you have no idea what exactly you are doing? Recently, an email came from my daughter’s school asking for a volunteer to coordinate the Class Auction project. “Calling all crafty parents!”, I believe is what it said. Impulsively, I said, YES! That’s me, all the way. …
My fireplace looks like an angry, gaping hole in the middle of my otherwise bright and colorful family room. Â It’s been on my to do list, for oh, let’s call it 9 years. Â I have found a few options that look fairly painless, so I’m going to make a choice and get it done. Â I …
I am here today to admit freely to you that I get overwhelmed by seasonal decorating. Â Especially right now, this sort of pre-spring with a million little holidays to think about. Â A great way to add some St. Patrick’s Day/Easter/Spring decor to your home without spending a ton of money (or any, really if you …
*** This post contains affiliate links. Â If you click one and make a purchase, I may receive a commission, at no cost to you!*** Â Â Â Â While I was reviewing pictures from my updated House Tour, I realized that the most boring wall in my entire house is the wall above my desk. Â My …
I had a whole day with a smidgen of sunshine all to myself the other day, so I took some pictures of the house so that I could update the house tour. Â Want to have a peek? The first room you see when you enter the house is the Living Room (aka the Parlor, aka …
***This post contains affiliate links. Â If you click one and make a purchase I may receive a small commission!*** Â Have I told you yet that I got a sewing machine for Christmas? Â I did. Â Actually, I like to tell people I got the house wife starter kit for Christmas: Â a sewing machine, a set …