In my basement, this old Ikea frame sat dusty and forgotten. Since I'm in the process of giving my closet a little make-over (yes...my closet), I decided it could use some sort of bling on the … [Read more...]
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Tweaking the Dining Room
A few days ago Layla from The Lettered Cottage posted her pictures from her dining room consultation with Christy from Beach Brights. Â Head on over there to see the gorgeous photos! Â (I would save you … [Read more...]
Sweet Sailboats
I thought about entitling this post "The Birthday that Never Stops", but alas and alack, today it stops. Â Today I used the last of my birthday money (thank you generous friends and family) to purchase … [Read more...]
How to Make a Tablescape
**Originally posted July 9, 2009 but my mom somehow missed this one, so I'm reposting it just for her :)**If you've ever wondered how to make a tablescape, you have come to the right place. I will … [Read more...]
All Good Things Must Come to an End….
Tomorrow I return to my life as a city dweller. Tomorrow.... I say goodbye to 6am cups of coffee on the beach. Goodbye to seaside rainbows that soften angry afternoon thunderstorms....Goodbye to … [Read more...]
Blueberry Lemon Poppyseed Muffins
One of the (only) advantages to having small children that literally rise with the sun is that my days are very, very long and I'm able to get much done.  Since I'm pms'ing, with plenty of time on my … [Read more...]
Garden Tile Ideas
If you are ever in the Hampton Roads area (Norfolk, Virginia Beach, Suffolk, Chesapeake, Portsmouth, Hampton, or Newport News), you must visit the Norfolk Botanical Gardens! Â It is reasonably priced … [Read more...]
Mailbox Mania
 For those of you just joining me, I'm house-sitting at my parents' home this week. Above is one of the many examples of gorgeous Victorians located in their neighborhood. I'll show you more pics … [Read more...]
Vacation
Don't worry. I won't abandon you. But I won't be posting for a few days. I'm headed to spend some time with my family for the 4th! You should do the same :). Happy 4th of July everyone! Be back … [Read more...]
Make Your Own Monogram Plate
Monograms are in, and lately I'm into monograms. I know. Â I'm such a follower. Â In case you want to be a follower too, I thought I would do a post on my most recent monogrammed plate project. I have … [Read more...]
Paper Alphabet Quilt
I'm getting ready to big-boyify (yes, it's a word) my guys' playroom and thought I'd highlight a special project before it goes into storage.  Hanging on the wall below is my eldest son's "Star of the … [Read more...]
Knock-off Pottery Barn Pinboard
You might be saying to yourself after reading that title, uh...what? Sorry about that. Â After dealing with a household suffering from a nasty stomach bug (dog included), I am trying to amuse myself … [Read more...]