Remember back when we got our little baking niche in the kitchen wallpapered? Well, that same day I also had Janet install the same wallpaper in our hallway niche. Way back when, this area started as a coat closet. It was always jam packed with off season coats and clothes and it drove me ... Read More about ~hallway makeover~
~ironstone~
I wouldn't say I am a collector of ironstone, but I love it and whenever I see it at thrift shops or garage sales, I scoop it up. It looks pretty sitting on open shelving and comes in handy for holidays or large dinner parties. I've also displayed ironstone plates on the wall in ... Read More about ~ironstone~
~caramel apple place card holders~
Here's a fun way to make place card holders for your fall table. I started with store bought caramel apples and added marshmallow cream to the top of each one. Find a crunchy dried fall leaf and using a sharpie paint pen, add a name to each one. Gently press the leaf ... Read More about ~caramel apple place card holders~
~$15 DIY faux zebra rug~{thrifty thursday}
If you want a zebra hide rug but don't want to spend $2,000.00, read on. This version will set you back about $15.00. You will need: 1 drop cloth {you an make 2 out of this $30.00 one} White paint and black paint and a pencil. Let's start with an after picture: Alright, ... Read More about ~$15 DIY faux zebra rug~{thrifty thursday}
~a claw foot tub story~{trash to treasure}
About 8 years ago I was driving home from running errands and stopped because there was an old claw foot bathtub on the side of the road with a free sign. I had always wanted one, and we were adding on to our son's room at that time and including a bathroom for him. I made my husband ... Read More about ~a claw foot tub story~{trash to treasure}
~a simple fall vignette~{with free printable}
Today I am honored to be joining in with 20 other talented bloggers to show you some simple Autumn and Halloween vignettes. The best part about this is that each one has a free printable for you! A huge thank you to Kristin who organized this and included me. Here is what I came up with ... Read More about ~a simple fall vignette~{with free printable}
~back to school paper organization~
My kids start back to school tomorrow! This summer flew by way to fast and before I knew it, we were back to school shopping. In years past, we have had trouble separating their paperwork that comes home from school. You know, the papers for yearbook and picture orders, field trip slips, ... Read More about ~back to school paper organization~
~carnation cottage~
If you follow me on instagram, you know the story. If not, I'll fill you in in a nutshell. My recently single sister just bought her first home on her own. I am so proud of her. It's tiny, around 1000 square feet, but perfect for her and her 2 young kids. It's a 1920's farmhouse with a ... Read More about ~carnation cottage~