The last time I used Modern Masters Copper Patina paint, I gave some old clay pots an update. Today, I giving an update to this guy… He looks a little blah, a little too pale, to me. I thought he could use a makeover. I like my men with a little character and color to […]
Easy Fall Decor
For all of you (me included) that aren’t the kind to go crazy each and every holiday with decorating our spaces, but still want a little touch of color and fun, this is the post for you! I’ve rounded up a few easy fall decor ideas that anyone can do, for just a little bit […]
Haven Swag Challenge DIY Art
Easy DIY Art – Haven Swag Challenge Every year, I come back from the Haven Conference with a ton of swag – a.k.a. stuff the vendors give us. Some of it are things like water bottles (which we use still four years later) and others are things like tools (my favorite kind of swag). Some […]
How My Kids Earn TV Time and Spending Money
Want to watch TV in our house or buy a computer game? You have to earn it! Summertime – my favorite time of year. No school, long lazy days, a house that is always a mess and nine million requests to watch tv. Wait… that last part is my least favorite thing about summer. My […]
Mermaid Sequin Pillow
DIY MERMAID SEQUIN PILLOW I’m pretty sure everyone has seen the Mermaid Sequin pillow video all over the internet – you know, the sequin pillow that changes color with a swipe of your hand. If you haven’t seen what I’m talking about, here’s a link. Since going viral, prices for these pillows have been skyrocketing, […]
Pins I’ve tried: I Need My Space Dog Bandana
I Need My Space Dog Bandana My daughter’s dog, Django, has a little bit of anxiety when he meets new people. When she takes him to the dog park, he loves playing with the other dogs, but all the new people there freak him out. Dog park people are the kind that love to pet other […]
How to Make Dinosaur Bookends
How to Make Dinosaur Bookends What do you give a girl who loves dinosaurs? Dinosaur bookends, of course! My daughter turned 20 last week. I can hardly believe that this little peanut is so old. Seems like yesterday that she was giving slobbery kisses and following me around the house like a little shadow. These […]
Pins I’ve Tried: 52 Things I Like About You.
52 Things I Like About You My daughter was looking for a fun, easy, thoughtful project to give to her boyfriend. So, of course she stalked Pinterest for some ideas. She saw a really cute pin from Visual Heart, and decided to make her own version. (Link to original post is on the bottom of this post. […]
Pins I Tried: DIY Art
DIY Art One thing my house is seriously lacking is art work. And it’s not for lack of trying. I have a ton of frames, but most are empty and just waiting for a pretty/inspiring/moving/thought provoking piece of art to be placed in them. But more often than not, art pieces of that caliber are […]
A Carriage Fit for a Princess
My sister, MB, is having another baby girl in a few weeks. To say it simply, I’m pretty excited about it. She will be my parent’s 15th grandchild – crazy huh? My niece, Charlotte, is getting a whole new bedroom set because the new baby will be using her “baby” furnishings. And this is where […]