Train Bedroom for Kids
My four and five-year-old boys share a room – one has a slight obsession with trains, the other is into anything and everything “boy”. Because of their personalities, a train bedroom isn’t a farfetched reality to please them both. But knowing that they grow and change rather quickly, I decided to create a room that …
Weekend Project: Ideas for Decluttering
It’s spring! Time for flowers, gardening, and spring cleaning! Today I’m going to give you some ideas so that, one fine spring weekend, you can declutter your home (and then keep it that way). The Kitchen Our kitchen counter becomes home base for clutter. I pile the mail here, as well as the kids’ school …
Five Reasons to Try Chalk Paint
My name is Heidi and I’m addicted to chalk paint. 🙂 I discovered chalk paint a little over two years ago and since then I’ve done close to fifty different projects using chalk paint. Chalk paint is not chalkboard paint, although its finish might allow it to function somewhat like chalkboard paint. While the name …
The Art of Flower Arranging Perfected
Fresh or fake, knowing how to arrange flowers is a skill that can come in handy at a moments notice. From displaying freshly picked flowers from your garden or farmer’s market to decorating for parties or gifting to a loved one, flowers brighten a room and a mood. But did you know that there is …
Chili Chocolate Valentine Truffles
Valentine’s Day is coming up and, even though my kids are 13 now, I still love to make festive treats for them. I saw this recipe at ALittleClaireification.com and just had to try it out for them. The truffle recipe is divided into two parts. 1) chili chocolate ganache 2) coating and decorating of chili chocolate …
Simply Sweet Homemade Valentine’s Day Card
Ever since I was a little girl, Valentine’s Day has always included the giving and receiving of sentimental cards. I remember in primary school we would all make sweet Valentine’s Day cards out of construction paper, glue, crayons, and sometimes glitter (when the teacher was feeling extra brave). After we made the cards, we would …
Fresh Ideas for Small Spaces
In my house, I’ve found that small spaces can either be extremely easy or extremely difficult to “freshen up” with a changing seasons, a change in my mood or out of necessity. In smaller rooms, the large furniture pieces remain a constant (and usually in the same spot), but I don’t let that discourage me …
When Cupid Designs: Valentine’s Color Showcase
Love is in the air and the most romantic of holidays looms near, prompting many to find new ways to incorporate romantic colors in their interiors. Contributing to the perfect storm of pinks and purples, Pantone recently announced 2014’s color of the year to be radiant orchid, a rich berry purple perfect for the season. …
Classroom Revamp with a New Rug
I had a teacher friend recently ask me if I had any rug suggestions for her classroom. They had just renovated one of the older schools in our area and she was looking for a simple way to add some warmth to her room. Of course I had numerous ideas for her, but we finally …
Storing Kids Toys Around the House Without the Clutter
Let’s face it… I’m a mom and I have four children. Their toys, books, games, art supplies and drawings – no matter how hard I try to keep them contained to one room – almost always end up in the living room, kitchen, hallway, bathroom… basically every room is fair game. Instead of stressing about …