Making Wreaths for the Shed

Summer Wreath

I hope all of you had a wonderful, relaxing weekend!  Much to PT’s dismay I keep trying to make our backyard shed “cute”.   If you follow along on Facebook, you will remember that I asked you to help me decide … Continue reading

Staining Pine Stair Treads

How to stain pine stairs

We had gorgeous weather this weekend, temperatures reaching into the 70’s ….. YEAH!  But yesterday brought us snow and cold temperatures.  Boo!  I wish Mother Nature would stop being so moody!  She is either throwing one last temper tantrum or … Continue reading

Master Bathroom: Dang Shower!

Drywall behind shower tile

Our master bathroom was no where on our radar this year!  Didn’t want to even think about it as there were so many other projects on the list for 2014, and even though I have said PT has mucho patience……with … Continue reading

Stair Project Begins: Removing the Carpet and Prepping the Wood

DIY Interior Stairs

After much internal debate, I couldn’t take it anymore and started ripping up the carpet on our stairs!  😉 If anyone tries to tell you that this is an easy DIY project they are LYING!  This has been one of … Continue reading

Backyard Shed

Shed Door Inspiration

After over 14 months of dreaming about it, I cannot tell you how happy I am to finally start using our backyard shed!  It has been a long haul….. but only time will tell whether it was a worthwhile project. … Continue reading

Black Front Door {Foyer}

Black Front Door

Do you ever feel like you are trying to open a door (front door), but the handle keeps on spinning, trapping you inside? This is how I feel with our foyer project!  Things are definitely spinning, but nothing much is … Continue reading

Inspiration for the: Foyer

Foyer

The ball has started rolling for our foyer and staircase and PT is already sweating a few bullets.  =) I have been stockpiling all of my ideas, showing them to the family…..getting lots of blank stares and a just a … Continue reading

Framing a Bathroom Mirror

Framing a boring bathroom mirror

Sometimes the pretty pictures you see on Pinterest claiming to be quick and easy are actually NOT quick and easy! Case in point ….  the boys bathroom mirror.  All I wanted was a simple frame to go around the boring … Continue reading

{Boys} Bathroom Cabinets

Painting Oak Cabinets

I hope you all are having a great week!  We are getting dumped on once again, and I have to say I am getting tired of it.  I at least have to be thankful that we do not live in … Continue reading

Creative Photo Display Using Crib Springs {Upcycled}

Creative Crib Uses

Creative Photo Display using Crib Springs!  Yep, you heard me right!  I know you still have a crib hanging out in the attic or storage room waiting for sweet baby #2,  #3 or even  #4!   Yes?  No?  Maybe! Heck, I … Continue reading

DIY Jewelry Organizer

DIY Jewelry Organizer

Once upon a time, I saved some gorgeous doors from having an unlikely meet up with the garbage man…….Rumpke.  These doors were off of K’s first chest of drawers, and saw quite the beating from my young man!  I believe … Continue reading

DIY Dog Gate {using a picture frame}!

DIY Dog Gate-Dog Gates

Gotta love it when you can repurpose an item that had just been hanging around taking up valuable space collecting dust!  I originally bought this open-backed picture frame ions ago, creating a cork board with it.  Loved the frame……hated it … Continue reading