How to make a Traditional Bow {for wreaths and floral arrangments}

Bows for wreaths-decorating for the holidays

I hope you all had a good weekend!  We went to K’s hockey games Friday night and Sunday afternoon, but took a detour to the Dayton area Saturday night by attending the Trans Siberian Orchestra at the Nutter Center.   Kind … Continue reading

How to Professionally Frame your Artwork {on a budget}

Framing Artwork-DIY Artwork

Can you believe it is December and that Christmas is only 20 days away?  You are probably one of those spot-on, organized peeps who is already done with their shopping and everything is wrapped and tucked prettily underneath the tree! … Continue reading

Front Porch Vignette

Front Porch Vignette

Are you ready for Thanksgiving?  I can’t say that I am, as I just did the grocery shopping last night….and still don’t have the complete menu formulated in my head.  Good thing Turkey day is all about the mainstays….. bacon … Continue reading

Using the unexpected in my Fall Wreath!

DIY Fall Wreath-Grapevine Wreaths

I hope you all had a great weekend! I was very excited to get my car back Friday night…..an hour before I was to pick up a rental car!  Can we say great timing?  It is amazing how much you … Continue reading

Freshening up the outside with a little spray paint!

diy spray paint light fixtures

I seem to be on a roll when it comes to spray paint and light fixtures, and honestly I don’t see it stopping anytime soon.  😉 The outside fixtures were not even on my radar.  I swear!!!!  It just happened, … Continue reading

The decision on hardwood flooring!

Hardwood Flooring

The hardwood flooring is installed, but I am so not ready to show you the finished product! Yes, I still have crap everywhere! Totally not like it used to be…. The bedrooms have been put back together …..  except for … Continue reading

Updating even more brass light fixtures using Spray Paint!

Spray painting ceiling lights

Happy Labor Day weekend!!!  I hope you all have some wonderful plans.  Anyone taking any last-minute vacations? I love long weekends, as they give me a chance to start a new project, hopefully finish it, AND even get a chance … Continue reading

{No Sew} Burlap Shower Curtain

Burlap Shower Curtain

This one is for my Mom, who thinks I am nuts for combining 2 different fabrics to make a shower curtain, AND suspending the whole thing from the ceiling.  Phewww!  That was a mouthful!! Well, we all know that I … Continue reading

Love You More {DIY Sharpie Pillow}

DIY Sharpie Pillow

This time of year is a mixed bag of emotions…..we are all complaining that summer is over and how fast it went by, but we are also doing a little happy dance as our children are heading back to school! … Continue reading

Caring for our Butcher Block

How to take care of butcher block

Hi All!  I hope you had a great 4th of July weekend!  Did you end up making some of that fantastic Pulled Pork with Whiskey Barbecue Sauce?  I hope you loved it just as much as I do. Some of … Continue reading