creative ideas and inspiration for the home and family
TIME TO VOTE!!!!! Click here to vote for me, #135!!!! Here is something you don't see everyday- the UGLY, MESSY spots inside the house of a blogger!!! Isn't it true- usually blogs are full of beautiful pictures showcasing rooms with perfect decor, ironed linens, and homes so clean you can almost smell them??? Well let me show you a real-life picture of Mason's nursery. When he was born, I had big plans to make it darling! I found some cute Pottery Barn crib bedding, I got … [Read more...]
I recently teamed up with ScotchBlue Painter’s Tape, to participate in their ScotchBlue Ribbons Campaign in an effort to Reward Creativity. Keep reading to hear all about some fun ways to win some fabulous prizes! Here is a fun chevron painted lamp shade that I made for my boy's LA King's Hockey Room- {full details of that makeover coming soon!} Adding a fun design to an existing lamp shade is a great way to add some character and make a bold statement in your room! Directions: 1. … [Read more...]
I am excited to show you the project I've been working on the past month- my beautiful pantry! I've never loved the location of my pantry- it is tucked on the wall behind our kitchen table so when someone is sitting at the head of the table, the pantry doors can't open all the way unless you tell them to "suck in". Someday, (which means probably never!) I will have a big, walk-in pantry that is full of my favorite foods and I will invite all of you over for a nice home cooked … [Read more...]
Sometimes it is the little things that make such a big difference in a room! Here are 5 simple kitchen updates that won't break your bank! 1. Update The Hardware On Your Cabinets Even though it may seem small, cabinet hardware can have a big impact on your kitchen. Switching out your old brassy knobs and pulls to brushed nickel or bronze will create a whole new decorative feel. For some good deals on designer knobs try overstock.com or ebay. For an even better deal, try spray painting your … [Read more...]
I thought I'd share a quick little project I whipped up to help solve a problem. We wash the dishes and load them, but since no one can remember if the load has been started or not, I always hear the question: Are the dishes clean or dirty? Solution: Signs! How I Did It: -Cut out some letters on the Cricut. (you can print them off in a cute font from your computer too) - Taped them down and cut around them - Laminate them -Cut them out - Attach some velcro strips on the backs of … [Read more...]
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