I was incredibly thrilled to find these mid-century modern chairs at $30 a piece. What a steal! Hooray for awesome Facebook swap & sell groups! My new mid-century mod chairs are sturdy, and ridiculously comfortable, but they do have a bit of “speckling” where the finish looked like it was exposed to moisture and bubbled […]
A Little Bookcase Styl’in {& A Big Makeover}
How do you create a stylish bookcase that is equally functional? Then again, a better question is how much of a design dork would you think I was if I said my first attempted to “stylize” the bookcase was preeeety useless. *hangs head shamefully*Is it just me that finds this task somewhat of a challenge? I had […]
Matte Maker, Matte Maker, Make Me a Matte…
So, what do you do once you’ve bought or painted the perfect picture for your space, and then discover that it is too small for the matte? Apparently you panic, then you make a run to a store that does custom framing, then you hyperventilate when you hear how much it will cost, then you […]
The Wannabe Artist
Being the daughter of an artist can be…well, inspiring, sometimes frustrating. Occasionally you watch him paint and it makes you think “hey, I can do that!”…but you can’t. Nope, you never can. It has given me a healthy appreciation for having art on my walls however. Now, I’m desperate to find the perfect stunning piece […]
Chair Happy…
Ladies and Gents, we officially have a Living Room! Because without great seating, you just don’t have a living room. Remember a week ago when I said I didn’t have much luck with seating in my house? Well it seems my luck has changed. Oh happy day! I joined a local Facebook garage sale group and I’ve […]
Pinspired Living Rooms
The blogosphere is chock full of gorgeous living rooms… sadly none of them are mine. Well not yet anyway.It is ironic, I’ve spent all my time on the little rooms (closets, bathrooms, laundry room, etc.) because I just haven’t been inspired when it comes to my main rooms. Of course, when you have a ratty […]
My Tip Is In Good Housekeeping Magazine!!
What do you do when you’ve been blogging 7 months and you get an email from Good Housekeeping Magazine saying they want to feature something from your blog?? You die. Yep, your heart leaps in your throat, and you die of amazement and happiness. Well, it took several months to come out, but it’s finally […]
The No Effort Mailing Plan & Address Organizer
Why oh why do I make the same mistake every year? I procrastinate and procrastinate until Christmas has gone by and no letters have been sent out, then New Year, and still no letters, and the next thing you know years have gone by and family is still wondering if perhaps I’ve fallen off the […]
DIY Dry Erase Resolutions Board
I can be forgetful and absentminded which tends to get in the way of achieving positive new resolutions. My solution? Keep all your good intentions close at hand and always visible via this DIY Dry Erase Resolutions board! I love an easy and attractive project, and I’m sharing all the details over at SheKnows. Click […]
Blogging Resources Link Party
As a new blogger I have spent almost the entire first year just learning how the blogging world works, and I’m happy to help other bloggers skip to the front of the line so they can focus on producing great content and spend less time figuring-it-out.Today all the amazing bloggers of the Confessions of a […]
Confessions of a Newbie Blogger – My Advice To The Next Rookie
Ooooooooouuuuuch! I peeled my face off the keyboard, wiped the drool off the side of my face, and slowly come back to waking reality. Then panic hit me and I scrambled to see if I’d mistakenly been pushing the publish button over and over again with my cheek. Oh thank goodness, no more stupid blunders […]
Confessions of A Newbie Blogger Series
Today marks the start of an eye opening series entitled “Confessions of a Newbie Blogger”. Hop on over to each blog on their feature date (or start here @ The Makerista), and then join us on Friday, the 17th for a Blogging Resource link party, featured on all 5 blogs! It will include everything needed […]
Coupon Binder Tour
Coupons and price matching have been the only way I have been able to stay on a tiny budget. I am what I like to call a “health-nut couponer”. I am a vegetarian  who believes unprocessed food is the way to go, I prefer all-natural cleaners, I don’t wear make-up or use perfumes and have […]
Highlights and Happenings: A Look Back At 2013
4, 3, 2, 1…Haaaaaappy New Year! The ball has dropped and it is officially 2014 here in Ohio! Wahooo! What exciting things do you have planned for 2014? Are you a resolution setter? Generally I am kind of a year-round resolution setter. I resolve, I try, I fail, I try again less emphatically, I get […]
5 Detailed Tips To Make Your Home Comfortable for Guests
Or 5 Ways To Be A Serial Hostess… I love having guests over, it is the best part of the holidays! Well, my husband would tell you otherwise, but don’t listen to him. It’s just that he sees what none of my guests see… a crazy lady flying about the house for a good two […]
