If a tree falls in the woods procrastinator actually accomplishes something quickly and no one is around to see it, does it still make a noise? I am that tree. Er, procrastinator…. (You get the …
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Easy (really easy) and Elegant Dessert
“Oh, that Em is an unbelievable cook. I hope she invites us to dinner.” Ha ha ha. If this were a “Jeopardy!” answer, the question would be: “What are ‘Things no one ever says?’” So …
Continue readingTry ALL the Colors for FREE
What? You didn’t know? You didn’t know you can see what that old dresser would look like if you painted it blue…BEFORE you paint it? You didn’t know you could try out hot pink pillows …
Continue readingArtwork on the Cheap! (DIY Botanical Prints)
I didn’t intend for cheap DIY artwork to be the first thing you see when you come into my house. I tried spending. I really did. But then I saw the word FREE and found …
Continue readingBack Hall Refresh with Crypton Fabric
I am PRIT-TY darn excited. I finally LOVE a space in my house! Our back hall/entryway/mudroom/dump-your-shoes-wherever-there’s-space entrance has needed a refresh for some time. I completed part of it just before Christmas (yes, way back …
Continue readingEye Candy for Everyone! A Mackenzie-Childs Photo Tour
Oh, man, am I in trouble! You should never take an easily distracted person on a tour of the Mackenzie-Childs Store and Farmhouse the week before their annual Barn Sale. I’ve never been to the …
Continue readingShhh! Let’s Not Tell Laurel Bern About These Pillows
A few months ago, I suggested a terrific article by interior design blogger Laurel Bern. It was a details-matter article about an everyday accessory, one that I agree can add so much to a room. …
Continue reading“Her pictures are REALLY bugging me!”
I feel your pain! They’ve always bugged me, too! Last week, Hometalk featured my summary post about the overmantel project. (Everyone who is sick of the overmantel project, raise your hand. Mine is also raised, lol. I’m …
Continue readingDIY Fireplace Overmantel Project – Lessons Learned
What? You’re NOT planning to build a fireplace overmantel?! Believe me, no worries! Not everyone needs a DIY Mirror Tile Overmantel. However…I always seem to find at least one tip from tutorials I read that are …
Continue readingHey! Whatever Happened to that Overmantel Project?
March 29th. That was the last time I mentioned my “big” idea to build an overmantel for this fireplace. If you’re new, I’d been searching for a way to fill that GIANT wall space and …
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