I hope you are not tired of seeing Apothecary Jars, as I am going to quickly show you how to make them. Can I tell you a little secret? I still can’t pronounce apothecary correctly, and I really have to … Continue reading
Category Archives: Decorating
How to make a Traditional Bow {for wreaths and floral arrangments}
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}
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
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!
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
Hardwood Floors Revealed!
I am finally ready to give you a glimpse into our new hardwood floors. Or should I say….I am tired of getting ambushed from friends afar so I thought I better hurry up so that they can see the color. … Continue reading
Freshening up the outside with a little spray paint!
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!
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
My $2 Shower Rod
This is the story of how I wanted to suspend a shower curtain from the ceiling, and couldn’t find any hardware to work…….at least in my price range! LOL! Isn’t that the story of my life! Someone once called me … Continue reading
Updating even more brass light fixtures using Spray Paint!
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
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}
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
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