Before diving into this week's crafty stuff - I just wanted to say a huge thank you to you guys for the overwhelming support on my post about my breastfeeding experience on Monday. I was completely surprised about the number of comments, facebook messages, and even private emails that I received from other parents out there who could connect in some way with the post. Clearly we need to talk about ... View the Post
project nursery: a DIY raindrop mobile
What would a baby's room be without a mobile, right? As you could guess, I was itching to DIY something. I did some thinking about the theme of the room and gave myself a good helping of inspiration from other people's projects on Pinterest. My two starting points: I knew I wanted to do the stick idea after I saw my sister-in-law's versions for her kiddos (see them in their house tour here), ... View the Post
the nursery: a DIY ribbon garland
Alright guys, back to the nursery. After we picked out and setup our crib, I knew I wanted to do something crafty to dress it up a little. I could've done a bunting, but I have done quite a few of those before... and then I remembered seeing some seriously sweet ribbon garlands on Pinterest. Winner winner, chicken dinner. I grabbed a bunch of ribbon in my room colours (pinks, turquoise, gold ... View the Post
the DIY files: a vintage card box
TGIF! Hope you guys have been having a good week. Mine has been busy - I was travelling for work and then got stuck thanks to a big snowstorm that hit Ottawa on Wednesday. I got home yesterday afternoon (just a day later than planned), but this girl is tired! It's amazing how much things tire me out way more than they used to, pre-pregnancy! Anyway, I'm looking forward to a quiet weekend at home ... View the Post
side entrance makeover: the lighting issue
So before the holidays, I shared with you guys the first couple of steps of our side entry makeover: the uuuugly before, painting the space aqua and yellow, and adding some artwork. Still on the to-do list for this phase 1 makeover? Addressing the lighting. It had a bad case of dated lighting syndrome. Not only was this was one of those small brass glass-covered chandeliers, but the glass was ... View the Post
DIY Mason Jar Soap Dispenser
Ever since we finished renovating our bathroom (check that out here), we had an old soap dispenser that just wasn't cutting it. Time to make a DIY mason jar soap dispenser! I found an old mason jar that fit the lip of our sink perfectly, and removed the pump piece from our previous dispenser. How to Make a Mason Jar Soap Dispenser: Use a drill to drill a small-ish hole in the lid. You ... View the Post