I have loved these Firenze Curtains from Ballard Designs for over a year now and thought they'd look great for fall in my breakfast nook. Â However, the price on these babies is ridiculously … [Read more...]
Archives for August 2011
Tips & Tutes Not to Miss {26}
I hope everyone on the East coast weathered Irene okay! We had a few leaks to deal with (and now drywall damage), but that was all so I feel pretty blessed. While cooped up in the house during the … [Read more...]
Headboard Sneak Peek
A few weeks ago, I let you all know that I was thinking about selling my bed and replacing it with a DIY upholstered headboard. After consulting with you, I decided NOT to sell my bed and NOT to … [Read more...]
Fall Mantel Ideas {autumn mantle}
This time of year always trips me up. Do I decorate the mantel for fall, and then for Halloween, and then back to fall again, and then before you know it it's time to decorate it for Christmas? I love … [Read more...]
How to Clean a Dishwasher
This is a picture of my dishwasher. It's an almost four-year-old Frigidaire and has always done a great job of cleaning my dishes...that is until recently. As of late, my "clean" glasses have a … [Read more...]
Inspiration File: Vintage Master Bedroom by A Well Dressed Home
In my search for inspiring bedrooms, I stumbled across this vintage masterpiece and just had to share it with you! Emily from A Well Dressed Home (fabulous blog by the way) helped her friend Jennifer … [Read more...]
Crafting with the Stars {please vote for me}
Every year, Sew Dang Cute Crafts holds a fun bloggy competition called Crafting with the Stars. This year, Tam asked if I'd like to be a potential mentor to one of  the contestants. Sure, why not? … [Read more...]
Inspiration File: Barn Door Headboard
I am currently in the process of constructing a new headboard for our master bedroom and am using barn doors as my inspiration. This lovely repurposed barn door headboard from Beverly Sandhills came … [Read more...]
Tutes & Tips Not to Miss {25}
Hi everyone! Here are some of my favorites linked up from last week's linky party that I think you'll enjoy as well. Thanks to everyone who linked up. Fine Study in Contrasts by Fieldstone … [Read more...]
Inspiration File: Embellished Throw Pillow Tutorial {with video}
I absolutely love these pillows made by the twins from The DIY Dish! I recently made six different pillows for my living room and never posted about them because they are a bit boring. These beauties … [Read more...]
Whoopie Pie Recipe
A few days ago, I was on twitter tweeting about my love for Whoopie Pies and a few California girls had no idea what I was talking about. Are whoopie pies just an East coast thing? Who knew? My mom … [Read more...]
How to Prepare for Fabulous Family Pictures {family pictures}
Yesterday I shared with you some of the proofs from our family photo shoot, and today I'm going to share with you some tips on how to prepare for fabulous family photos! Like most things that require … [Read more...]