I’m still outside playing with lights…and I have a $10 tip to share that can make magic in your yard. A few years ago, we received a holiday card from friends. It included a picture …
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Easy DIY Winter Swags from Tree Leftovers (and Mr. D&D’s Creche)
I don’t know if we’re ever actually “done” decorating for the holidays…we love playing with lights, I guess. This Sunday, Mr. and I had some fun “finishing up” the outdoor decorations. I get the lights up …
Continue readingWhite Lights or Color Lights?
I did something a little crazy this year, even by my own standards. Although I enjoy it so much when it’s completed, I usually HATE putting up our big Christmas tree. (okay, not “hate,” how …
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 readingMy DIY Beveled Mirror Overmantel
My overmantel mirror project is completed! (Cue the choir of angels and the Alleluia Chorus.) If you care to read about the background of this project…some of the options, and how I came to decide …
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 …
Continue reading“I hate it, I Hate It, I HATE IT…!” – (Senior Living Choices)
Last post, I noted that elder care has been the focus of our latest “everyday adventures”. Here’s our current recipe: Add one cup of elderly, five cups of worry, three cups of time, six cups of patience, and …
Continue readingEveryday Adventures …. and a Recommendation for Your Must-Read List
One of the everyday adventures that has occupied some of our time this year is eldercare. Mr. D&D and I are blessed to still have three of our four parents, ranging in age from 80 to …
Continue readingGarden Lighting – “Magical” Ground Cover
It’s certainly not unusual to see people using clear Christmas string lights in their yard. I often see this beautiful photo (among others) on Pinterest: But I have another way to use these lights that …
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