Oh how I have longed for one of those gorgeous large round mirrors, framed in a walnut stained teak! I’ve been wishing for what feels like forever. Of course, that’s not saying much, my wishlist is quite extensive, and I’ve been wishing for lots of pretty things. Sometimes it is just not prudent to spend so […]
Paint Chip Labels
I loooooooove labels. Hanging labels, tags, sticky labels, you name it! I am always thrilled when I find those scrumptious name brand labels on super sale, but even those can start to add up. So to save my pocket book for other fantastic things I want to buy, I started using paint chips to make my […]
Plans for 2013
Happy New Year! I’ve always been one to anticipate the future with great hope and expectation. Well let me tell you, I have plenty of both those sentiments for my little blog that could! If you allow me, I plan to regale you with stories of house disasters turn home heaven, more creative diy how’s than you […]
Under Bed Storage
My middle munchkin likes to keep her papers and projects in defined piles on the floor. Fine, at least she “organizes” her stuff (or something like that). In case you were wondering, why yes, yes I am twitching.Of course, I want her to learn that a truly clean room means keeping her floors clear enough […]
Chore System for the Kids
Keeping a clean house can be like pulling teeth…a lot of pressure now, and painful later. Most of us fuss and “remind” until we’re blue in the face. Hi, my name is “most of us”, and I’m a recovering fusser. It has been quite a journey, I have gone through several chart variations, attempted several […]
Clip Art Paintings
Art in a room is like ice cream on apple pie (since I don’t get the appeal of a cherry on top), it isn’t complete without it.I have been looking for the perfect art for my eldest daughter’s room. The difficulty with art is the price, even prints can start to add up quickly. I’m […]
Family Van Emergency Kit
I like to refer to my teeny bit of paranoia as “preparedness”. With three kids and husband, it’s always a good idea to keep your emergency kits up to date. So after a few years of watching Man vs. Wild and MacGyver, I’ve come up with a few kits I hope will help if anything unexpected […]
Blog Post Organization
Some people sing in the shower and it magically makes them sound “incredible”. I swear that is what happens with me and my “incredible” blog ideas… unfortunately they tend to fall a little flat once I’m out of the shower, then quickly fade away.If I don’t keep track of those “great ideas” they may not […]
Freezer Organization
Enough is enough!I am sick and tired digging my way through this icy horror I call a freezer. It amazes me that such a small frozen space can be such a nasty sticky disaster. I mean seriously, it is a tundra, how can it be sticky?? As for cleaning the freezer, forget about it, it […]
Dining Room Before & After
I thought the previous owners did a very nice job creating a very traditional and warm space, but it just wasn’t me. I really did try and live with the red floral in the dining room, I just am not a floral print kind of person. It couldn’t be done, I appreciate the traditional touches, […]
