Archive for September 2013
trial and error
I had a great plan last week. I was looking for some toy storage for the large toy closet in the basement… I’m showing you the nice shot with the doors closed first since when you open them this is what greets you… The closet is the main toy storage for our house. The kids…
Read Moremy to do list
I’m a list person. Random little pieces of paper can be found anywhere from my desk, to the kitchen counters, to my pockets. My lists are for items I need to do on any certain day, projects I’m working on, supplies for home. Like I said, random and all over the place. I needed a…
Read Moreplug in pendant lamps
My porch had one itty bitty light next to the door. It was tired, it was old and it didn’t give off much light. I gave it a little makeover instead of buying a new one and kept my eyes open for some lighting solutions for the rest of the room. I had an eating…
Read Moreeye candy {unholstered banquettes}
I’ve been looking at banquettes and upholstered benches a bit too much lately. I’m planning on some minor changes in my kitchen having to do with the kitchen table and seating. I love the added storage available with something like this, not too mention any excuse to add some more fabric into a space! I’m…
Read Moreenvelope pillow cover tutorial
I’m going to show you my easy method for pillow covers, the envelope method. They take me less than 15 minutes to make but hold up so well. With a total of four rows of seams it is a quick and easy solution for when you want a change. I’ve used in many times in…
Read Morehow things get done…
I received a lot of questions and comments over the summer asking me how I get things done with three kids running around. It’s all a blur but here’s a hint… My 10 year old is great with a camera when I have too much paint on my hands or when I’m drilling. My 7…
Read Moreusing pillows to bring a room together…
The furniture I have on my porch are two mismatched pieces of wicker. Both are Craiglist finds which saved me a bundle, I only paid $65 for both pieces. The sofa just required some good cleaning while the chair needed a haircut. The previous owners must have had a cat who had a field day…
Read Morestain or paint
While figuring out how to finish the top of my table I decided to use some leftover pieces as samples. Each shelf came with small brackets that were supposed to be used to mount the shelf to the wall. I used each one to test what method I would be using, stain or paint. I…
Read MoreDIY table tutorial
When I was looking around for furniture for my porch I gave myself the challenge of only using yard sale or Craiglist finds. I found everything I needed except for a small table in front of the sofa. I had an image of the table I wanted in my head and I hit the jackpot on…
Read Moreeye candy {wallpaper}
School has begun which means I’m getting my house back. Most rooms look like a toy store threw up in it so I’m slowly getting things back to normal. My normal. In the meantime I’m sharing my latest bit of eye candy. I’ve never wallpapered before and I’ve become a bit obsessed with the look…
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