House Rules Book releases April 23

Me Thinks

Me Thinks

our next nestI have a feeling that the next 4 weeks are gonna be an awkward time for me and this blog. How do you write about your house when you are starting to pack it up? We are moving in 30 days and as you can imagine, I’m in no mood to write a tutorial...
Chandelier Lamp Shades

Chandelier Lamp Shades

I am passionate about chandeliers. Love them. Want one in every room, even my closet.And when I have a chandelier, I like to be able to switch it up a bit with clip on shades. Found that set of 5 hand painted shades while thrifting. I paid less than $5 for the 5 of...
I’m Tired of this Stuff Swap Meet

I’m Tired of this Stuff Swap Meet

This was left in the comments yesterday and I cannot get it out of my head:For the purchases that don’t work, and do not get returned, I have found a good solution. I get together with some girl friends once a year and we shop each others impulse purchases....
Beautifying: It’s A State of Mind

Beautifying: It’s A State of Mind

This birdcage is one of my favorite things. I don’t have a bird. I don’t need a big huge 3 foot tall bird cage. I didn’t wake up one morning saying “this is the day, I shall buy me a needless birdcage”. I was out, I fell in love, I had...
Fabric File-To Go

Fabric File-To Go

Have you ever been at a great mall, maybe while on vacation and come across a magnificent accent pillow and wondered if it would work with the fabric in your bedroom? Maybe you are at a yard sale and you find a mind numbingly beautiful fabric covered ottoman for a...