Fall Front Porch Makeover
There is just something about a decorated front porch that is so nostalgic. When I was a young girl, I remember the rustic wreaths and the colorful gourds displayed in front of my neighbors’ homes...
View ArticlePainting 101: Tips for Choosing Paint Colors
Color choice is perhaps one of the most important elements in designing a room. It sets the mood for the space and reflects your personality. Here are some tips for finding color inspiration for your...
View ArticlePainted Dresser DIY – My Little Black Dress
I love a good thrift store find. Nothing beats discovering a hidden beauty with loads of potential (for dirt cheap). My latest find was this old green dresser with yellow streaks for $35. I was...
View ArticleRestoration Hardware Armoire Knock Off!
As you may know, I have a love/hate relationship with Restoration Hardware. I love almost everything in that store. There is a rustic elegance about their offerings, classy yet cozy. If I could go...
View ArticleOctopus Artwork DIY
I’m getting close to completing my son’s room…just a few finishing touches and I’ll be ready to show you the whole enchilada. But first, here’s a sneak peak at the latest little bit of artwork I’ve...
View ArticlePainting Fabric Cushion Tutorial
After painting mudroom wall with chalkboard paint, I decided what this space needed was a light and bright bench seat cushion. But, as I was making the cushion, I realized that the plain white denim...
View ArticleBunny Napkins DIY
Easter is right around the corner and it’s time to start thinking about dressing the table. I have decided to begin with napkins. I have had these beautiful, yet inexpensive, napkins from Cost Plus...
View ArticleHand Stamped Tile Coaster Tutorial
Ever since we remodeled our bathroom six years ago, I’ve been using sample tiles as coasters on my nightstand. They match the style of my home and they are quite sturdy. But somehow, something was...
View ArticleLinen Closet Organized and Beautiful!
I L-O-V-E to organize things! There is so much satisfaction from taking a total mess and turning it into a clean, crisp, clutter-free space. Lately, I have let certain areas of my home slip into a...
View ArticleDIY Artwork for Sentimental Reasons
Meet my latest piece of DIY artwork, called Sentimental Reasons. This was not actually the intended project for the day, but here he is perched and complete above my piano. The intended project was...
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