A post where I get to talk about maintenance on an older home & trying to keep up with the Kardashians life. Sponsored by HomeAdvisor. If you’ve been a reader of this blog for a while, than you know we live in almost a 100 year old small home. Most people wouldn’t give it the time…
Washi Tape Arrows & the boys {shared} bedroom makeover part 1
Before we get started you should know that this room has taken me forever to do…and I’m still not done. I am not one of those fast DIY home bloggers that can do amazing things on any given day. It takes me months, I tell you. Months… It’s probably also worth mentioning that this is…
Where whiskers, dirty socks & toys collide
Outside of the kitchen this area right in here is the place where it all “happens” in our house. It’s a warm & cozy room, and I do believe it will be the starting point of all the stories my kids will tell about their childhood, later down the road. I mean, you name it…
Home projects, old closets & embarrassing photos
Hello Hello! I’ve been slightly M.I.A. on the blog lately. I guess that’s what happens when you take on more than you & your husband can possibly do… There’s always drama when you try to remodel an older house. Our house is almost 100 years old, I wrote about our home & neighborhood in this…
Christmas Open House
Well, here it is – our Christmas Open House tour for 2012. I am mixing this post up a bit between regular pics & some instagram pics. Because I really do live in a “lived in” house & let’s be honest, sometimes instagram pics are more fun than a “posed” regular camera pic….
All things Merry & Bright! add Twinkle lights to your hallway
Without question, this has been the best thing I’ve done all season. And it took about 15 minutes. Major discussions of Santa & his reindeer, what they want for Christmas & what they’re going to be for next Halloween have all taken place under these fairy twinkle lights. Every time the twinkle lights…
DIY tips on Winter Flower Containers
One of my many loves in life is flower gardening. Yes, I am my Mother’s daughter. It’s amazing how simple you can spruce up your flowers containers for Winter with just a few accessories or fresh trimmings to set the stage for the holidays & company arriving. Whether you have fresh elements from…
Turn a printable into a poster for under $5! Plus my Christmas Mantel
This past weekend I finally found my mantel mojo. I knew I wanted to do something with my Chalkboard printables, but I was torn on what to do. You know, sometimes with pinterest & all the other fabulous blogs, I become maxed out on sensory overload. Does anyone else share the same…
Deer Head with Antlers Free Printable & a peek at my Christmas Gallery Wall
Hello Lovelies! I’m guest posting over at Tidy Mom’s Blog today! I’m sharing my Christmas Gallery Wall that I created using Mod Podge & Plaid Craft Products. So head on over to Tidy Mom’s blog to see the full reveal! (Is it okay to say I LOVED how the wall turned out! eek!) But you…
Quick & Pretty Way to Organize your Jewelry & Accessories
It’s too good (and pretty) not to share!Once again the Dollar Tree comes to my rescue = Hurricane Vases for jewelry & accessory holders. I love being able to see my pretty baubles, rosettes, posies & hair accessories. They’re to pretty to stay covered up. I fastened my Allora rosette necklaces on the outside of…