I have been wanting to get professional photos taken of our family for some time now and finally found a photographer I both liked and could afford! Leigh from LEIGHKM Photography did such an amazing … [Read more...]
Archives for August 2011
How to Make No-Sew Window Seat Cushions {craft room update}
My craft room isn't quite finished yet, but I thought I'd show you the progress I've made since last week. Over the weekend, I finished painting everything and made some cushions for the window … [Read more...]
Haven Conference Tickets On Sale NOW!
I am so incredibly excited to finally announce that the long anticipated Haven Conference 2012 registration is finally open!  Woo to the hoo! The conference registration is officially open (like right … [Read more...]
Tutorials & Tips Not to Miss {24}
Mason Jar Chandelier by The Life of CK & Nate. Ruffled Burlap Lampshade by Bungalow. DIY Wire Basket Light Fixture by Primp. How to Make Your Own Piping by Pleased as Punch. How to … [Read more...]
How to Use Polyvore to Create Collages
Many of you asked how I created the cute button collages I used for my How to Decorate Series. I used Polyvore and it couldn't be simpler! Here is a short tutorial to help get you started. (For … [Read more...]
Inspiration File: Paint Chip Fish Scale Art {diy art}
Paint swatch art is hot right now. And what's not to love about it? It's fresh, modern, and most importantly FREE! This fish scale beauty was created by one of my blogging besties, Chris from Just a … [Read more...]
How to Upholster Chair Backs with Foamboard
I really want a white kitchen. If we stay in this house long enough, the kitchen will turn white. But for now, I keep trying to make it work by making small tweaks. This very long post is dedicated to … [Read more...]
Homemade Stainless Steel Cleaner
I like the look of stainless steel, but I do not like the look of grubby fingerprints all over my appliances. Some of you lucky ducks have fingerprint-proof stainless steel, but for the rest of us … [Read more...]
Meeting Darlene from Fieldstone Hill
Hands down, the thing I love most about blogging are the instant connections you make with other creative and amazing women! A few weeks ago, I began tweeting with Darlene from Fieldstone Hill and saw … [Read more...]
How to Create Anthropologie Shoe Knock-offs
Cute tutorial on how to create embellished ballet flats for less! Create these Anthropologie inspired flats using charms from Etsy and basic flats. How to Create Anthropologie Shoe Knock-offs My … [Read more...]
How to Find Color Palette Inspiration {color palette generators}
Back in June when I hosted the How to Decorate Series, the number one tip that came up time and time again was "before you begin decorating, start with some inspiration"! I could not agree more.  I … [Read more...]
Inspiration File: How to Organize Makeup
I put my makeup on every morning while sitting on the floor of my bedroom looking into a mirror that has yet to be hung. It's a bit silly. Indeed, I have a beautiful bathroom, but for some reason I … [Read more...]