So, I’m still off on vacation, but thought I would post some little tidbits this weeks that I’ve had stashed away for a rainy day. Ok, so my great room has been decorated since we first moved into our home in 2006. My parents were nice enough to pay for our great room furniture as a house warming gift. YAHOO!… View Post
Craft Room Ideas
I’m in the process of turning my daughter’s playroom into a shared space for my desk and crafts as well. Here are a couple of photos of other craft rooms that I adore and will inspire my space. As soon as I return from vacation in sunny Florida, my focus is going to be revamping this room into my dream haven!… View Post
Lessons Learned: My Favorite Projects {July 8th}
Here again are a couple of my favorite projects I found this week while flipping through the DIY blog websites. These people have totally inspired me and want me to get out my paint brush (or sewing machine, oven mitt, and anything else crafty)! First up is from Just Sew Easy. Can you believe that she turned a desk into… View Post
Goodwill Find: Baby Doll Cradle
While walking through the aisles of Goodwill with my three year old, she spotted a baby doll cradle that she just had to have. It was very bland (just untreated wood) but since it was only $3 I figured I could get it into tip-top shape with a little bit of paint and fabric. So here’s the before and after…… View Post
Show Some Spirit: Mizzou Football Wreath
With Super Bowl right around the corner it was time to show some spirit! I made a Mizzou Football wreath that you can customize for your own team! While at a local grocery store last week, I noticed a curly ribbon wreath out of the corner of my eye. It was extremely cute: a birthday themed decoration with shades… View Post
Pineapple Coleslaw
Yesterday my husband’s family had a 4th of July celebration with tons of food and family fun. During the planning phase, I decided to volunteer to bring the cole slaw. Now, I’ve never made cole slaw before in my life… so why did I speak up? I still have no idea! And of course my husband’s family is the type that makes… View Post
Lessons Learned: My Favorite Projects {July 1st}
Here again are a couple of my favorite projects I found this week while flipping through the DIY blog websites. These people have totally inspired me and want me to get out my paint brush (or sewing machine, oven mitt, and anything else crafty)! First up are these retro pillows from A Little Knick Knack! I love the mixture of… View Post
Embellished Mirror for Daughter’s Room
Last week while cruising through the clearance aisle at HomeGoods, I found a gold ornate mirror for only $8. I really needed something for above my daughter’s dresser in her newly stenciled bedroom, and I thought this could be perfect with some minor embellishments! I got an idea from Elements Interiors blog last week during the week long Summer Blog… View Post