I have a good friend who is really good at using everyday household “nothing” pieces and making them terrific. Here are 10 things that you can use to dress up your decor: 1. Glass Vases or Vessels- great for a mantle, centerpiece, etc. You can spray paint old wine glasses or beer bottles for a […]
Home Improvement
How to Install Board and Batten Wainscoting
Confession. I have a woodworker in my home, and I am not afraid to use him. I know there are some crazy crafty talented women out there, that would rock the board and batten themselves, but when I have a perfectly good husband standing right there, why would I? So, my part in this project […]
12 Creative Things You can Use as Light Fixtures
When we built our house, there were a few things we spent a little extra money on. One was lighting, because the more lights, the better! However, the fixtures we have in every room are verrrry boring. I want to spice it up a little, especially in my kids’ bedrooms, the playroom, and maybe even […]
15 Creative Things to Hang in Kid Bedrooms
Zap is my almost 4-year-old. He loves dinosaurs. When we moved into our home, we promised him a bed. As sad as he was at 3 years old to give up the pack and play sleep situation in our master bedroom closet, he has adjusted well. I wanted to make his room really cute, since […]
3 Things to Look For in Window Treatments
In our new home, one of my splurges was to order shutters. This is not one of those “DIY on a budget” things- they are expensive. However, I want to live here a long time, and I thought it was worth it. Luckily, my husband was on board, too. We both love them and we […]
Hottest Decorating Colors Palettes and Trends for 2013
I love turquoise and I want so badly to have that great turquoise hutch (that we all see and love on Pinterest) in my kitchen, but I have been such a chicken (it doesn’t go with my palette either, but I would have made that my palette if I weren’t such a fraidy cat.) What […]