This seems to be the "year of the bird" for decorators. If you remember in the 90's there was a huge butterfly craze, then a dragonfly fad, next a bee craze, and now we seem to be crazy about birds. … [Read more...]
Mini Chalkboard Tutorial
When I worked as an elementary school counselor, I would go to extreme lengths to avoid having to write on the chalkboard. Fellow teachers would tease me over my chalkboard-phobia. You see, I have … [Read more...]
Knock-off Pottery Barn Pinboard
You might be saying to yourself after reading that title, uh...what? Sorry about that. After dealing with a household suffering from a nasty stomach bug (dog included), I am trying to amuse myself … [Read more...]
Pottery Barn Reindeer Moss Wreath {knock-off}
You know what they say about imitation...it is the best form of flattery! This Pottery Barn wreath is just a wreath form, dollar store moss, and hot glue gun away from being yours … [Read more...]
More Makeovers
Who doesn't love a good before and after shot? Well, I know I do so in the next few days I'll post some of my most recent decorating projects. If you're a follower of mine and hate all these … [Read more...]
My Evil Twin
BEFORE Okay, I am just being dramatic because I liked the sound of the title. There is nothing evil about our home's "twin" unless you count the covetousness in my heart. Do you guys even remember … [Read more...]
The Fork Ran Away with the Spoon…Revisited
Do you remember these lovelies from a few days ago? I know you were just so relieved that I hadn't turned into a crazy cat-lady that you were mildly impressed with their makeover. But it wasn't … [Read more...]
The Fork Ran Away with the Spoon
Okay, okay, so I know that it was actually the dish that ran away with the spoon, but in this post the spoon is having a torrid affair with the fork and the dish got ditched. Poor dish..... So today … [Read more...]
Rearranging for Spring!
I'm back from Cancun...sadly, I admit. Why can't life just be an all-inclusive vacation? Sigh. So even though no one has clued in the thermometer outside that it is Spring, I'm trying to create … [Read more...]
Laundry Room Makeover
Bonjour mon amours! Now this post is for all of you people who only have a dime and a laundry closet to your name. I would love to have my laundry room look like a spa, but that will have to wait … [Read more...]
Easy Decorating Redo Idea- Part 1
I don't know about you, but I am so incredibly sick of donning turtlenecks and scratchy wool sweaters. I'm tired of bundling the children like eskimos and wrestling all that material into carseats. … [Read more...]
Valentines and Vasectomies
People often ask me why I bother "going all out" for the holidays. Just look at those two sweet faces and you'll have your answer. The Lord, in His wisdom, knew that if He wasn't going to give me … [Read more...]
