DIY Homemade Ornaments
Have you ever finished up your giant turkey leg on Thanksgiving day and immediately felt the flush of Santa fever? You put your plate in the sink, get a quick night’s sleep, wake up, nearly forget your pants, run to…
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Holiday Entertaining 2012: Creating The Perfect Party
The holiday season is officially here, and so are the parties! You can plan a simple holiday party that people will always remember by making your guests feel both at home and entertained. What better way to entertain those you love than…
Thrift Store Tray Makeover
I went to the thrift store last week and came upon a $2 wooden tray with a neat shape. It was in need of some work, but I knew it could be special. Here’s what I did with it: Isn’t it…
Thrift Store Lamp Makeover
I’m a gal who does a lot of decorating, and most of my decor comes from thrift stores. (You can see one of my fave thrift store shopping sprees here.) Thrift stores are a fantastic place to find cheap decor. If…
DIY Dollar Store Fall Pumpkin Centerpiece
I’m obsessed with Fall, and I love Fall decor. However, the orangey-reds of Fall don’t really suit my blue-gray-beige house. I’ve always been on the lookout for Fall decor that works with my house’s colors, but years have passed, and…
DIY Jewelry Organizer
There are two things you should know about me: 1. I’m obsessed with jewelry. 2. I’m obsessed with organization. Knowing those two things about me, you would assume I organize my jewelry, right? Well, I have a confession. For years,…
Kitchen Cabinet Chalk Paint Makeover
I firmly believe in making the best of what you have. What I have is a very small kitchen. But after a few weeks of elbow grease, about $25, and a pint of chalkboard paint, I can finally say loud…
Thrift Store Chair Makeover
Let’s talk birthdays. For most girls, a birthday involves getting a snazzy new outfit or maybe a trip to the spa. But no, oh no, not me. I get chairs from thrift stores. Oh, and by the way, to me,…
Makin’ Old Furniture Fancy with Stencils!
Hello everyone! I am just THRILLED to announce that my little blog was featured on Better Aftertoday! It’s my biggest feature yet, and it’s allowed me to share my Home Office Makeover with so many new people! I’m just so excited to have so many…
