One of my favourite tricks for adding some interest and function to an empty corner of a room is to throw in a small chair. Nothing bulky and dominating, but a slim chair that can provide some extra seating, a place to throw down magazines or clothes (if it's in your bedroom), and best of all, a place to add a little colour and pattern to the room. It's pretty easy to hunt down chairs that have ... View the Post
the frame game
Last August, I posted about the new gallery wall in our hallway (not so new anymore!). I did the one main wall at the time, always with plans of adding additional frames on the opposite wall. Well, I finally got around to it. Better late than never, right? Reminder - here is the wall 'o frames phase 1. And here was blanky blankerson wall on the opposite side, staring back at me every day ... View the Post
the DIY files: stamped tote bags
Here is a crafty tutorial that I meant to post pre-Christmas, but got, you know.. sidetracked. Whoopsies! They were part of my handmade pressies to some family members (which were given alongside my mason jar christmas cookies). Two things inspired this gift idea. One was that I had a stamping/stencilling kit that a lovely friend had given to me a few years ago that I had yet to try on anything ... View the Post
2012: year in review
Happy New Year, guys! Did you have a wonderful holiday? Full of family, friends, food, and cheer? I definitely did. Hubby, my parents, and I all jetted off to St Lucia for a week of total relaxation. Lots of sun, eating (OMG... a LOT of eating... my jeans are feeling a little snug!), reading, and lazing about. It was exactly what we all needed after a pretty hectic fall. I totally unplugged (no ... View the Post
How To Make Mason Jar Christmas Cookies
My family is all about the homemade gifts. Since there are a lot of us (including 14 nieces and nephews - and we're not even talking about Dan's side of the family!!), going homemade just makes sense. Not only is it much more reasonable on the purse strings, but the presents are always fun and thoughtful. This year, I made mason jar christmas cookies - "cookies for santa". First up ... View the Post
side entrance makeover: the artwork
Okay, so back to our side entrance way makeover we have going on. Just to jog your memory, here is the official "before" and getting it ready for the makeover, and here is where we painted the accent wall a mellow turquoise and the door a bright yellow. Next up was to get some art on those walls. I had always envisioned a gallery of photos/prints/paintings on the main wall, to add some interest ... View the Post
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