DIY Burlap Wreath
Take one look at the blogosphere lately and one thing is for sure… burlap is having a moment! The fiber, which is derived from the jute plant, is traditionally known for its strength and durability. Historically, common uses for burlap included sandbags, concrete sacks and even at one point, protective clothing for German soldiers, hence …
Our Thanksgiving Menu
I love Thanksgiving. It’s my favorite holiday. Leaves falling, football in the yard and on TV, family together, and THE FOOD! The food is the best, to me. So today I thought I’d share my Thanksgiving menu with you. I’m largely a traditionalist when it comes to Thanksgiving dinner. Here’s what’s on our menu and …
Halloween Decorating Ideas
It’s almost here! That spooky-ooky time of year that brings out the ghoul in us! Halloween gives us that fun opportunity to decorate for a short period of time before turning our thoughts to the holidays. You probably already have your pumpkins and mums, but you might need some fresh ideas to celebrate the fun …
Garage Organization
Do you park your car in your garage, or is it more of a storeroom? Are you afraid to open your garage doors, for fear of what will tumble out? Well, if it’s the latter, I hope today’s post will help. I’m talking garage organization today! I’ve got some great ideas and they don’t require you …
Update Your Bath on a Budget
Think you have to spend tens of thousands of dollars to update your bathroom? Think again! With even a small budget, you can transform the look of your bathroom! Add a Tile Backsplash An easy way to add some color in your bathroom is to tile the sink’s backsplash. You don’t have to tile the whole wall; …
Natural, DIY Scents
Regardless of the season, having a fresh and vibrant smelling home is important to me. It changes up the feel of any room, don’t you agree? Scented candles are great, but I tend to go for less fabricated smells; and by using items already around the house, I can save a few $$. Here are …
Showcasing Your Child’s Artwork
Back to school and the flood of papers and art projects has already begun! Your child will be bringing home some masterpieces this year and it’s time to rethink using the refrigerator as your only means of display. Creating a gallery space for your little Picasso’s works can be quite simple. Start by choosing a …
How to Reupholster Parsons Chairs
I’ve had these dining room chairs for ages. But I wanted my dining room to be more gray than brown. I didn’t have money in the budget for new chairs, so I decided to recover them. I couldn’t believe how easy it was! In an afternoon, my chairs went from brown paisley, above, …
Easy Dorm Room Decor: Memory Board
Starting your first semester of college and still not sure how to decorate your room? Dorm rooms are never fancy, and the walls definitely seem like they’re caving in. On top of that, you’re already feeling nostalgic about leaving home, friends and fam behind. No worries, we’re here to help with some easy decor ideas …
Back to School Snack Ideas
Here’s how the conversation usually goes when the kids get off the school bus: Me: “Hi! How was your day?” Kids: “Fine. We’re hungry.” Me: “Well, nice to see you, too. How was your day?” Kids: “Fine. What’s for snack?” You get the idea. My kids are 9 and …