With a little elbow grease, sander, and some paint, a piece of old furniture can be given new life. This is what the piece I thrifted looked like before. After lightly sanding, I painted and sealed it. I originally shared this diy here. You can read it...
To maximize my productivity, I had to recently reevaluate my strategies. My first priority was tackling the to do list with things that never seem to get accomplished.How To Create an Effective To-Do ListShorten your list. I realize I was being unrealistic by...
How are you celebrating Mother's Day? I will undoubtedly be spending time with the boys and since the weather has been so splendid, it will probably be spent outdoors. Here is a wonderful and inexpensive way to have a light brunch and some outdoor fun with things you...
We've been enjoying the space for weeks and today the reveal is finally live over at the Home Depot blog where you'll see before shots and get details on the process. But let's take a peek at some more after pics. Click images for larger view. the hubby made that...
About a month or so ago, i decided to add labels to Zion's dressers so he could put away his clothes appropriately. Folding and sorting laundry are my least favorite things to do and it seems as if I do them all. the. time. I had to come up with a way to lessen the...
Hi everyone! We are covered under ice, schools are out, so how do I cope, I paint of course! Ideally, I would prefer to be working on the patio style challenge, but since that can't happen, I set my sights on the pocket door in the kitchen. We have a couple of them in...
I received an invitation to participate in the Home Depot Patio Style Challenge and I am super excited! Unfortunately it has been too cold or raining to get out there and start. Nonetheless, I have been gathering inspiration and praying for warmer temps... I would...
If you've been a long time reader of this blog, then you know about my love affair with Feng Shui. Back in 2013, I wrote a couple of Feng Shui laden posts(sort of a series) and this post could be considered as an installment to that series. In Feng Shui, how we...
Hello everyone! I’ve been meaning to snap some pictures to show you our Christmas touches here and there in our home, but it is such a busy time of year! Anyway, come on in and I will try to keep the narrative short and sweet. This year I felt in the mood for a...
Hello everyone!Today's guest post comes from another Mama and blogger, Andrea Genevieve Michnik. Today, Andrea will be sharing how to make your own props for those fun holiday photo shoots that many of us are all scurrying to get done this time of year. Take it away...
Have you decided on a theme for your Thanksgiving table? If you haven't, I have rounded up 15 beautiful Thanksgiving tables that are loaded with great diy ideas and that will be sure to inspire you. My Thanksgiving table isn't set yet. I will be putting the final...
Hello everyone! I recently styled the most darling outdoor party for work and it all happened in my back yard! Now that the mosquitoes have disappeared and the weather has cooled, entertaining outside is a much more pleasant experience. I recently hosted an...
Subway tiles, what's not to love about them? They are so versatile and are usually an inexpensive way to update a bathroom. Whether you opt for a traditional or modern bath update, choosing subway tiles will create the aesthetic you desire. As you can see with the two...
There were no witches and skeletons at this party! Truth be known, I am from a very superstitious culture, and so in an effort not to anger my forefathers, I only snuck in a few witches' hats in the decor. We had so a wickedly sweet time nonetheless. Are you ready for...
This is a throw back from last fall when I styled my front porch for my work with the local paper. Lots of diy was involved. Have you started to decorate for fall yet? Happy Thursday! xx pic by Cindy Burnham