Last month I stumbled across a blog called “a beach cottage, life by the sea”. The name alone makes me swoon. The peaceful sound of crashing waves, the smell of sea air and the occasional squawk of seagulls in the … Read the rest
6 DIY Signs for Your Home Decor
I am a sign fanatic. I love old signs especially, ones that are weathered or aged, ones that you distress yourself, or those gems that you are sometimes lucky enough to find already aged by the elements. Signs are a … Read the rest
Green Counters From Recycled Glass Bottles
I received my email copy of Sheffield Designer Monthly and there’s a feature on decorating green. This month in their green decorating column they featured two companies, IceStone and Vetrazzo, for their innovative countertop materials using cement and smoothed broken … Read the rest
6 Cool Laundry Room Projects
Oh how I envy those with a laundry room to decorate! My washer and dryer are in the basement with a concrete and various pipes for the backdrop. The scene definitely presents a challenge for me, but hopefully some day … Read the rest
9 Great How To’s for your home
I run across a lot of how-to type articles and posts as I’m browsing the internet. Not to take any business away from the contractors, but so many of us enjoy doing things on our own. Not only does it … Read the rest
9 Fabulous Furniture Revamps
Something I really haven’t tackled too often is revamping pieces of furniture. I’ve done an occasional chair to dress up a corner, but that’s about it. I find revamp projects to be totally fascinating, educational and let’s not forget what … Read the rest
9 Cool Number Projects
I love number projects. In fact, now that we are settled in here, I’d like to incorporate some number ideas into my home. More specifically in my living room and hallway and probably in my bedroom as well. I love … Read the rest
Vintage Door Coat Rack
The very instant, I mean the moment I saw this door coat rack I knew I had to share it with you. I am absolutely in love with the vintage feel, it’s completely rustic and so very, very charming! What … Read the rest
Adding Moudling to Rounded Corners
I used to live in Las Vegas. Out there they build all the houses with rounded corners. That means no moulding around the windows, hence (my opinion mind you) no character. Sure the houses looked nice, but heck I’m a … Read the rest
Make Glass Clings from Mod Podge
Kind of funny (for me) that I would come across this idea this morning. See last week I was using my Mod Podge
and poured some into the center well of my plastic paint palette. Well, I forgot to clean … Read the rest
Epsom Salt Luminaries
I don’t really like to share my own craft projects here, I’ve told you that before. But sometimes I make something that I’m just so happy with, I can’t help but want to yell it from the mountaintops! Ok, that’s … Read the rest
9 Cool Map Crafts and Projects
I’ve been collecting map project links here and there week after week. This collection of projects, in no particular order, shows just how versatile (and popular) maps can be. I’ve featured a few map projects here too, but if I … Read the rest
PB Inspired Cubby Shelf
The creative Ashleigh from Bee in Our Bonnet is one of the crafty ladies who moved on to Round Two of Crafting with the Stars. This wonderful cubby shelf project was her entry for round one and obviously the voters … Read the rest
10 Ways To Use Mason Jars in Your Home
I came across a marvelous collection of ways to use mason jars over at Frugal with a Flourish. I know that many of us collect empty jars just waiting for inspiration to strike, well Jess has done the legwork … Read the rest
Outlet Cover Plaque
The Spray Paint Queen recently remodeled her kitchen and replaced all of her outlet covers. What a fun way to recycle those old covers! I can see many possibilities with these covers that make perfect little frames.… Read the rest