Party planning is such a fun hobby. The only problem is if you like it as much as I do, you often find there are too many great theme ideas for just one party. But you don't always have to choose...some themes can work together. I have … [Read more...]
Choosing Fabric for a Playground Makeover
I am about to give a brand new playground a makeover. Does that sound crazy? Not so much...if you agree with me that most playgrounds are not very attractive. The playground market is saturated with sets in pine or cedar with accessories in … [Read more...]
DIY Laminated Fabric Chair Covers
One of these chairs has a dirty little secret...it is held together with duct tape! Before we had kids we found these great leather dining chairs at the Room and Board Outlet (similar to the Madrid chairs on the kitchen mood board). We … [Read more...]
DIY Drum Shade Pendant Light
In honor of being featured on Dittle Dattle's Amaze Me Monday, I thought I would post on a project directly inspired by Carrie herself. I fell instantly in love with the drum pendants she made for her son's room. I could not believe how … [Read more...]
Edison Light Bulbs
The difference a bulb makes! The lighting in our kitchen was much improved after swapping the builder fixtures for globe pendant lights. However, we did not like the frosted bulb look that made an appearance on the kitchen mood board. … [Read more...]
Eat-In Kitchen Mood Board
I never thought I would do so many changes to a brand-new kitchen. The bones of the room are great and new. There are maple cabinets, hardwood floors, granite countertops, and stainless appliances. However, the kitchen was builder basic … [Read more...]
Easy Chalkboard Door
I have been craving a chalkboard door for a long time. They just look so fun. I was convinced our pantry door would look incredible with a coat of chalkboard paint. My husband was not so sure. I agreed an entire door with chalkboard … [Read more...]
DIY Wood Veneer Monogram
I love a monogram. I love our letter H. I knew I wanted to include our last initial in our family photo wall. I also knew I did not want to spend a bunch of $$$ on a letter. I also could not find exactly what I was looking for. I … [Read more...]
Photo Gallery Wall – Finished!
In blog days this project only took 2-3 days from inspiration board to planning stage to finished project. In reality, it actually took about 2-3 weeks minus the years I had dreamed of creating a white frame wall. But it is done now and I … [Read more...]
Planning a Photo Gallery Wall
I have been dreaming of creating a photo gallery full of white frames. I was very jealous when I saw how well Sherry and John pulled off their gallery hallway. Their frame wall actually made it onto my inspiration board for the family … [Read more...]