I had a blast playing with ModPodge last week. It’s so simple to use and, though I like to paint things, using MP saves loads of time. With the new decorative mailbox finished, I …
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Make, Build, Sew, Paint, Dig, Dog, DIY … (and if all else fails, cover it with fairy lights)
I had a blast playing with ModPodge last week. It’s so simple to use and, though I like to paint things, using MP saves loads of time. With the new decorative mailbox finished, I …
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If you’re popping in to see what the ModPodge mailbox companion pieces are, I’m still gathering the last of my supplies, stay tuned! In the interim, I thought I’d share a quick tutorial on Practically …
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I’ve always enjoyed special decorative mailboxes. There’s are a wide variety of curbside interpretations as to what constitutes “special,” including wood add-ons that turn them into animal shapes, but mine tend to feature some type …
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I like a little jewelry around the outside of the house. It’s not like you can actually hang an earring on an eave…but there are plenty of ways to set the mood of a house …
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Hey! Let’s not ask someone (i.e., me) who can’t follow a straight line to build a beautifully composed gallery wall. 🤣 Remember my original mish mosh attempt at a gallery wall? Not very impressive. A few …
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Project Completed! I finished the gallery wall in our back hallway (see Part 1) and even with my very novice skills, we’re all super happy with the result! The photo ledges/picture shelves are already filled …
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We have two verrrry long hallways in our house. No surprise that one is directly one floor above the other, but the one I’m tackling now is the recently painted downstairs back hall. Truth be …
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Christmas in July has never done it for me. Not that the normal Christmas marketing season is much less offensive, but, wow…that’s always seemed way over the top. That said: yes, I am thinking about Christmas…in …
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I just wanted to take a moment to pay homage to July. I love July… My normally freezing feet love July. I love the hot sun, the thunder storms, the occasional teeming rain. I love …
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My mom has always been a fan of hostas, a leafy garden staple for shady spots. I thought they were nice, but preferred the color punch of annuals and flowering perennials. Hubs was not a …
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