I received a lot of comments on my clipboards found in this post, so I thought I would show you what is hidden under all that paperwork.I have made the kids' clipboards multi functional by adding a little chalkboard paint.This is a easy thing to do with a can of spray chalk board paint found at your ... Read More about ~not an ordinary clipboard~

My friend Jen is having a party, and I am never one to miss a party!On her blog she shares how her style has changed over the years.I got such a kick out of reading it and seeing her before and afters.I too have gone through many styles.I remember when we first renovated our kitchen we were so ... Read More about ~Jen’s evolution party link up~

A couple years ago we turned our hallway coat closet into something a little more functional for our family.When you have a small house, every bit of space counts. I started by taking off the doors.I then added bead board wainscoting, and painted it white.I painted the upper portion of the walls tee ... Read More about ~makeshift mudroom~

No matter how many times I re-decorate, I always go back to black.I have to admit, as much as I love all white interiors, they are not for me because, well, they are not black.....If you are a fan of black as much as I am then you are sure to enjoy these photos! photos courtesy of birch and birdxoxo ... Read More about ~back to black~

Bacon, Ranch, and Chicken Mac and CheeseI made this last night and it was a huge hit so I thought I'd share it with you.It's really not as fatty as it sounds, recipe is from cooking light.Yield: 4 servings (serving size: about 2 cups)Ingredients8 ounces uncooked elbow macaroni1 slice ... Read More about ~mac & cheese, it’s whats for dinner~

As you know by now, I like to change things up from time to time around the house.The wall behind our sofa before was OK, but really wasn't that striking with the cream frames on the cream walls.I wanted a little more contrast, so out came the black frames!I also made these signs.I think the saying ... Read More about ~if these walls could talk~

I know what you are thinking.You are thinking, make up your mind lady!I know, I know.I have had so many different lamps here, but I swear, I love these ones and they will be staying!I found these at Target. The best part, they were only $24.99 a piece.In case you go there looking for them ... Read More about ~new bedside lamps~

Hi there!I thought I'd show you what I made yesterday.I have been fascinated lately by anything union jack, so I decided to jump on the bandwagon and make a couple pillows for our sofa. I made 2, both Euro sized with cushy down inserts. I made them out of drop cloth material, a vintage flour sack, ... Read More about ~new sofa pillows~