I think I’ve finally recovered from my whirlwind trip to the Big Easy last week. I was there for an event sponsored by RustOleum, but I did have a few hours to walk the famous French Quarter. I haven’t been to New Orleans since before we had kids, and it was fantastic to be back,…
My friends, yesterday was such a great day. Yesterday, I got my hands dirty with some revolutionary new DIY products from RustOleum (will share very soon). Yesterday, I ate gumbo. Twice. Both servings were a little bit spicy and a whole lotta heavenly. I am now obsessed with recreating that magical flavor at home. Yesterday, I walked the streets of Nawlins. …
Hi all, hope you had a great weekend! A few weeks ago, I mentioned that one of my home goals for this year was to take a bare patch of wall in my kids play space and turn it into an art and homework station. Many many moons ago, before the little ones were born,…
Board and batten is all the rage in DIY land, and for very good reason. It’s a fantastic way to add architectural interest to your home and a project any homeowner can tackle. Board and batten adds clean lines, breaks up bare walls, and complements many styles of modern homes, and these days it’s de…
Hello hello, hope you all are staying warm amidst the storms! I hinted in last week’s article about better brighter blog photos that I would be bringing in some friends to back me up in my explanation that you can achieve better interior shots by pulling more light into your lens with the manual functions…
Season’s Greetings, Ho Ho Ho, Happy Festivus, Happy Hanukkah and Merry Merry Merry Christmas friends ! ‘Tis the season for sparkle and shine, homemade treats, crafting, baking, decorating, and holiday cheer! We’ve been busy around here with all of those delights, and I have just a few to share today. The first is this little…
My friends, yesterday I disappeared into a vortex. I didn’t do all the things I ordinarily do. I didn’t check my email, I didn’t start my morning by sipping coffee and reading my favorite blogs. I didn’t login to Facebook, and I didn’t even tweet. I’m not sure I even showered. Where was I all…
Heather from Chesapeake, Virginia emailed me yesterday with this question: "I was wondering if you could email me or blog about where to buy white dinnerware dishes. I am looking for a set and there are so many on the market…but I don’t want to spend a huge amount of money! I saw in your…
Years ago, when the mister and I were first married, we both agreed that the one thing we wanted to do together every holiday season was to throw a party the weekend before Christmas. Eleven years ago, we started this tradition and it continues every year. We’re all so busy during the year, and months…
As much as I love a beautiful painted wall in a single color, I also adore the look of painted stripes on walls. They can be bold or subtle, symmetrical or varied, horizontal or vertical, but done just right, stripes are perfect for creating big impact on a budget. Designing, measuring, and prepping your space…
My friends, I’m inspired this week. Inspired to make changes, inspired to inject color, inspired to make my home serve our needs better. Why? Why the lovely Elaine Griffin, that’s why! You may recall I reviewed her book last year, and was delighted to find so much practical advice from one of the Top 100…
Are you like me? Is the first question you ask when you sit down at a restaurant, "What’s your soup of the day?" That’s always my first question, especially when it’s cold outside. I’m a soup lover, a lover of soup. A super soupy lover. Sunday was our first rain of the season. After my…
Sunday mornings I get up early before church, make a big pot of coffee, and go blog hopping, often visiting sites that I haven’t had time to visit during the week, or blogs that are new to me. It’s my own ‘choose your own adventure’ excursion, and I just let links take me boldly where…
Continuing the Fantastic Feature series, today I’m here to show off a fabulous before and after starring the inventive Brooke of Oh Brooke blog. You savvy readers have seen your share of these kinds of chair makeovers, but Brooke’s is exceptionally good due to her fabric and finish choice, and excellent tutorial! Here’s Brooke’s Before:…