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Tutorial Tuesday! DIY Silhouettes
Since in my previous post I gave an example of unique and inexpensive art I thought this tutorial would be a perfect follow up to that. This DIY tutorial on how to create your own silhouette art is fun...
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Pumpkin Time!
It is that time of year again! Well, I guess it is not really quite that time but I just can’t wait, it is time for all things pumpkin! I just love this time of year because all the fabulous pumpkin...
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My Space!
I finally have pictures of my fresh new office. I designed the space for blogging and sewing/crafting. I wanted a space that was cheerful and inspirational and that really said KATIE! Well I think I...
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Paint Color?
I received a comment asking what color the walls in my office were so I thought I would throw in a quick post tonight with that info in case anyone else is looking for that too. The color is Sherwin...
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Inspiration to Get the Job Done!
I was in much need of some inspiration to break the paint brush out again and start painting my kitchen cabinets. It seems once the paint supplies are packed away they really want to stay that way, or...
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The Living Room
Not surprisingly, the living room is one of the first rooms nearing completion in my home. I love designing living rooms! To me it is the room that really dictates the feel of the home and makes the...
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Cute yet Sophisticated Halloween Decor
Here are a few cute and easy ideas for quick decorating for Halloween that is cute yet sophisticated (as sophisticated as Halloween decor can get anyway). These river rocks painted with black...
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Don’t Forget the Laundry Room
Just a quick inspiration post because I love this laundry room. Need to remember this for the future when I actually have a laundry room and not a laundry closet. via Home Styling
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Weekend Surfing
I found a fabulous new blog and am already very inspired! Check out Abode Love! I first found this blog via Pinterest where I fell in love with these striped walls. From there I ventured to this lovely...
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Big News!
I have big news! Nate and I are going to have a baby. My due date, August 30th. Of course this will change our lives forever and has already started to have its effects. During this exciting time I...
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DIY Chalk Paint Experiment
I have been reading a lot about chalk paint recently (I know I am a little late on the band wagon). I decided to try it out for myself. I went with a DIY recipe made from supplies I already had at home...
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Board and Batten Research
I’ve got a lot going on today; a little shopping, babysitting, cleaning, having friends for dinner…. and finally researching how to install board and batten. So I thought I would post the tutorials I...
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Ikat Lovin’!
Still percolating my entryway makeover project. Last night I found a BEAUTIFUL ikat stencil from Olive Leaf Stencils. I immediately had a “duh, why didn’t I think of that earlier” moment. I have been...
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Oasis Blue, Benjamin Moore?
Well, some of you asked before about the paint color on my third floor, Here is a shot of it going up the second set of stairs. This is pretty true to color on my monitor. (via Young House Love)...
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DIY Chalkboard Pendant Banner
I ran across this chalkboard pendant banner on Pinterest and thought it was a genius idea. A pendant banner for every occasion! Simply decorate the pendants with chalk to match your party theme and...
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Sittin’ Pretty! A Highchair makeover.
I love Luke’s wooden highchair. It fits snugly up to our kitchen table and doesn’t take up tons of space in our cozy eat-in kitchen. I also love the fact that it fits with our decor! However, being...
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It’s easy as 1,2,3 (making a tablescape)!
I love quick and simple advise that you can go home and implement right away. So, I thought I would share a simple tip for creating appealing home decor tablescapes. It is as easy as 1,2,3. I follow a...
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A no tools, no building closet makeover
As I have mentioned before being a stay-at-home Mom keeps me very busy, so I tend to find projects that I can accomplish in a nap time. I can use a drill mildly well but that is where my skills stop,...
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A Bathroom Rescue: Before and After
Here is what our second upstairs bathroom looked like when we bought our townhouse. It was truly scary! The floors were gross! The vanity cabinet was dark and dreary. It needed some TLC for sure! Here...
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DIY is not always foolproof and I am proof of that!
Welp, this was Luke’s highchair as of earlier this week. This is Luke’s highchair now, boo ! Yep that’s right folks, not every DIY project always pans out. The homemade chalk paint I made from baking...
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