I am excited to share how Pinterest helped me prepare my new home for the Christmas season! I really try to use what I already have to decorate, and using new/different printables […]
Favorite Pins Friday: Christmas Edition
My Most Popular PIN, Now a DIY Pillow
Life is not a fairytale… …but we do all have dreams of “happily ever after“, so it’s no wonder that this is my #1 MOST PINNED on Pinterest BY FAR: Not too […]
Wordless Wednesday: Merry Christmas 2014!
EASY DIY: Paper Punch Book Wreath
Well… it actually started out as a DICTIONARY wreath, but after giving it a good start, I just decided it was not quite what I wanted and started over using some Christmas […]
When You’re Too Tired to Think
So many images in my mind. So many events of the past two weeks, and I can’t even begin to put them into words. My heart says, “WRITE!”, but my mind says, […]
Favorite Pins Friday
I have a confession to make. Scripture is my greatest inspiration, but when it comes to Do-it-yourself (DIY) ideas, I pretty much steal them all from Pinterest. (You can find all of […]
Mantel Makeover Monday! (Get ready for some LOVE!)
I’ve posted some pictures of my fireplace mantels in the past, and since it has been a favorite I decided to start new board on my Pinterest just for mantel ideas! It’s always […]
Getting a Grip (Small things can make a big difference!)
I’m not obsessing or anything, but I am loving what a difference drawer pulls and cabinet knobs can make! It’s such an easy way to update furniture, and now they’re easier than […]
Shabby Chic Disney Baby Shower
Time for a DIY! It’s been awhile since I’ve posted one, so here’s one of a baby girl shower my daughter and I did recently. My daughter is the visionary of our […]
Lessons from a Paint Can
“Every day is fresh–with no mistakes in it” Anne of Green Gables Here it is, another lesson from Anne. One that teaches me patience. I love a fresh coat of paint, and […]
Spring flowers
April showers bring May flowers… and apparently SNOW for many in the Midwest! SO–I thought I post an album of my recently planted flowers just to cheer you up and brighten your […]
DIY Spring: When the weather doesn’t cooperate
The first of the daffodils are blooming, and I’m inspired! Puxatony Phil sure failed this year, and according to the “news” reports, he is facing criminal charges and possibly the death penalty! Wow, really? […]
Weathering winter and pondering spring…
I don’t hate winter, and I can appreciate the beauty of freshly fallen snow, but… COME ON! It’s snowing in March and personally, I am ready for spring! After inheriting left over flowers […]
Fireplace Mantle Redo
It’s been awhile since I posted a DIY, and since much of my decorating involves shifting things around to make them look different, I thought I’d share how I do it with a […]
I’m LOVING Spray Paint!
After several inspiration posts on Pinterest, I have decided that I LOVE spray paint! For all you “real wood” lovers out there, I do have an antique dresser that I want to […]
