New treasures
Sometimes, when you least expect it and the timing of everything else in life is sucking the big one, you get an unexpected happy moment. For me, it has been the newest member of our extended family,...
View ArticleWeekend in review
Rest, Relaxation, Rejuvenation. Something we rarely get to do at my house (totally my own fault). With an unexpected change in weekend plans, we were able to spend 48 hours, minus only a few, inside...
View ArticleThat bathroom was my Everest!
Disclaimer: this post is sort of all over the place. I apologize. It must be the paint fumes. Every so often, I get the itch to do something without my husband’s help – for the sheer challenge and...
View ArticleGlimpse of the Week
Happy Hump Day! Things going on at my house this week: Halloween cupcakes, designed and decorated by Jake (his take on mummies). DIY burlap candy-corn pennant banner (so easy to make, just...
View ArticleGratitude.
Ever since the calendar flipped and we entered November, my facebook news feed has blown up with daily posts of thankfulness from friends and family. Thanks for their loved ones, their coffee, their...
View ArticleGlimpse: Motivation
This week started off slow. I maybe took my being lazy resolution a little too seriously. Unfortunately, lazy also meant grumpy for me too, so come Wednesday, I knew I had to do something to kick my...
View ArticleKitchen stools, photo magnets and yarn vases, oh my!
I spent a bit of time this weekend back in my creative space and ended up with some pretty cool stuff that I’m happy to share, so you can add a little creativity to your space too! I intended to just...
View ArticleKitchen stools: part 2
For those of you who were following my “how to make your life more difficult and bring old furniture back to life instead of buying new furniture” post, here is the second and final installment. I kid,...
View ArticleHome Tour: Dining Room
Over the last few months, I’ve been asked on several accounts if I would be willing to post a “tour” of my home to show off the decorating choices I’ve made as creative inspiration for others. I find...
View ArticleHome Tour: Room with a view
*disclaimer: Doing a home tour makes me feel a little uncomfortable, because I don’t want to come off as braggy or something. But I’ve been asked to share paint colors, inspirations, diy projects here...
View ArticleRenewing our nest
Spring has officially sprung; I know this because two very annual things are happening in my home. Closets are being torn apart and reorganized, and the backyard is…well…being torn apart as well. Lots...
View ArticleTo learn
After we returned home from our last vacation, we sat to look at the photographs we had taken of the beautiful landscape. The colorful images invoked memories of laughter, conversation, hugs and a...
View ArticleBuilding character
“Thrift is not an affair of the pocket, but an affair of character.” – S.W. Straus The night before we do something fun is always like being a kid at Christmas for me. I don’t sleep well, I have...
View ArticlePinterest Pressure
This past weekend, one of my friends called on me to help her make signs for her sister’s upcoming wedding. She had been tasked with creating old, wooden and chalk signs for the outdoor country event...
View ArticleMother Bleeping Sunshade
After weeks of strategically avoiding the final piece of the pergola out back, building the sunshade, we finally set aside time to get it knocked out yesterday. Well. My husband set aside time. I still...
View ArticleA tablecloth and a tiki torch walked into a bar…
“That’s awesome, but I can make it.” I can’t tell you how much I say that. It should be embroidered on a pillow for my bed. Hey, I could do that…wait… I’m sure that to some, my love of DIY projects...
View ArticleGuest post: DIY Fence Photo Board
It seems the crafting bug has been busy! So many of my friends and family are enjoying great DIY projects lately, so I’ve decided to share them with you here from time to time in a new series of guest...
View ArticleNaturally, nunchucks
My sweet baby turns 7 on Saturday. As many seven year olds have since the 80′s, he wanted a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle party. So, naturally, that means Mama makes nunchucks for everyone. Right? Well,...
View ArticleOn love…and living life at the edge of your seat
It’s been a really busy summer, and I’ve spent more time doing super fun things and less time doing “around the house” fun things. I had a few hours to myself yesterday though, and got to a few of the...
View ArticleBeating Bathtub Boredom and other life choices…
We have a giant garden tub that I never use. My friends think I’m crazy. A bath is the best way to relax, they say. Thing is, I’m not much for relaxing. I could use some down time, but I find the...
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