if you read my latest lately list (say that 5 times fast) then you’d remember that i’ve been crushin’ on this lemonade. i mean, the bottle itself screams goodness but when you twist that top, joy pops out! i found them at raley’s on an end cap if you care to know…and you should! and … Continue reading »
you know that feeling when you’re wasting time browsing pinterest, just looking for pretty things and stuff you want to save so you don’t forget and that SOMETHING just pops out to you and it ends up on your pinterest projects to do post. that’s exactly how i felt when i found this gem. it’s courtesy … Continue reading »
new seasons mean new decorations in the family room. this room gets a simple but colorful makeover about 4-5 times a year. pretty much because i don’t like to look at the same thing for too long. i usually only purchase one new inspiration piece that has colors i already have. this way i’m not completely redecorating, … Continue reading »
when my folks gave me their old silverware, i knew exactly what i wanted to do with them. a quick couple coats of spray paint and i had kitchen themed hooks. i also did this little project at the same time. i painted this frame yellow and painted the silverware red. i painted the tops … Continue reading »
“Some people walk in the rain, others just get wet.” ~Roger Miller this quote reminds me: at a confusing and embarrassing time in my life, a wise friend once told me that “for some people, the birds sing. and for the rest of us, the birds poop on our cars.” her words have stayed in my head … Continue reading »
let me count the ways. one. this is one project i’ve done so far and i will quickly tell you about another one real quick. i’ve had a chalkboard in my fake diner kitchen forever now but the board part was cheap and chalk never really wrote very well. the chalk was always light and … Continue reading »
more felt you say? yeahhhh, why not! it’s fall and felt has that warm feeling. my fall colors inside the house are gold, brown, black, white and grey. so why not strut a little stuff on the outside as well. originally i purchased a foam wreath at michael’s for $10 but really thought that was … Continue reading »
it’s a holiday weekend (a 4-day for me) which means: staying home. avoiding traffic. crafting. bike rides. crafting. (did i already say crafting?) on friday, i’m heading to my mom and daddy’s to can peaches. they’ve been canning all week since 2 flats were ready to go. i’ll make more strawberry jam too. then i’ve … Continue reading »
since the hubby vetoed painting the dining table yellow, i had to find something else to do that would brighten up this space. when i choose fabric, it kinda actually chooses me. i rarely can explain what i want, i just know it when i see it. and when i saw THIS fabric…i knew it. … Continue reading »
i like pretty things. i like to look at pretty things. if things aren’t pretty, i feel like i need to make them so. at first, i was pleased with how i decorated for spring/summer. mostly because i like my things and i needed some color. the randomness made me happy. but pinterest (darn you … Continue reading »
