My Life as a DIY Wannabe
For some reason I got home from the Snap Conference and just want to try all of the products that I witnessed in action. Yep, I’ve been on a crafting kick for the past couple of days! Today’s feat? Minwax Express Color Stain. I decided to make a little sign for my craft room, something [...]
Yowzer. I can’t believe it’s been almost a year since I unveiled my master bedroom makeover. Geez, how this past year has flown by. Well today I thought I would talk about one of my favorite things from that little makeover… something that is a little quirky and fun. Yep, “That’s What She Said” dry [...]
Oh, how I wish the weather would cooperate because I have Spring Fever. Yep, my house is craving fresh flowers, brighter colors and maybe a little birdie or two… I actually wasn’t thinking about a bird’s nest cloche when I first spotted this little cheese dome set at Goodwill for $1 (yep, that’s right… one [...]
Kristen Duke Photography had a Decorating with Portraits series throughout February that featured different bloggers using photography throughout their homes in interesting ways. And it got me thinking… man, I use a lot of photography in my home décor! On the back wall in my dining room I have large prints of my daughter in [...]
I’m in the process of a hallway renovation. Yep, it’s about time I spruced up this space (we’ve only lived here for 7 years, but better late than never, right?). Well I’m happy to say that the first projects on my list are now complete. The mirror that my cousin gave us for a wedding [...]
Back in early January I shared my pink flowered Kissing Balls that I like to keep on my mantel throughout the year. Well the Irish in me wanted to create something similar for the upcoming holiday, so here’s my St. Patrick’s Day Kissing Balls. I gathered my supplies: Fake bouquets of flowers from the Dollar [...]
Have you ever heard of kissing balls? I’m sure you’ve seen them before… either little flower girls carrying them down the aisle or a version of holly or mistletoe during the holidays. Well I love making flowered kissing balls as part of my home décor, especially to adorn the tops of large candlesticks. Super easy [...]
I’ve been browsing through the web, Pinterest and my favorite blogs for some affordable ideas for cool upgrades on my home. I found so many great ideas, I thought I would share them with you today. So come take a look at 10 minor home upgrade ideas that will inspire your next makeover… Replace normal door with an [...]
I’ve been working on finishing up my Laundry Room makeover and didn’t have a new project to share with you today. So instead, I though I would to give you a fun little tour of my parent’s living room to hold you over until I’m ready for the big reveal. OK, I have to admit… [...]
I wanted to make a little inspiring sign for my kitchen using this adorable quote and free printable I found online a couple weeks ago. For this project I thought I would try a new product called Scrapbooking Attitude: a printable film that you can transfer to wood, paper, or fabric after printing on it [...]
