It doesn't have to be perfect to be beautiful
The fur covered chair did not come about because I sat around thinking “oh if only I had my own fur chair”. Oh no. All I was thinking was “oh if only I had a chair for that corner, not too expensive, not too big, not too much trouble”. I knew I had an old [...]
I’ve been thinking about house cleaning lately, it’s really never ending. You could rationalize constantly cleaning and always find more to do. And a clean house really is the sister to a pretty house. Here’s what Erma has to say about it: “ Housework, if you do it right, will kill you. No one ever [...]
Lately we’ve been talking about allowing ourselves to take risks in our home. On some levels, they aren’t really even risks, I mean, how risky is it to paint a wall the wrong color? You only lose $25, two and a half hours and you learn what color doesn’t work. And if it does work? [...]
This post brought to you by Pier 1. All opinions are 100% mine. THIS CONTEST IS OVER: WINNER ANNOUNCED APRIL 28th Our front porch was looking lifeless so I added a few punches of color thanks to Pier 1 and some spray paint. It’s amazing how new brightly colored cushions can make even an old [...]
Groupon has a $60 One Kings Lane Gift Certificate for only $30. You know I’m a fan of One King’s Lane, I have 3 rugs, a chair a few tables…anyhow, I think it’s only good for new OKL members. But all you have to do to become a member is join in with your email [...]
A year ago I bought a boring red ottoman at a yard sale for $5. Snore. But lovely legs, don’t you think? I get my fur from Mary Jo’s Cloth Store. This is the same fur I used to make the fur wreath years ago. It looks luxurious and the hair is long~the longer the [...]
My stump table isn’t a stump at all. It’s a branch. It’s the only good thing that came from our beautiful back yard tree that fell. I knew I wanted a piece of the tree to make into a table and because of my extreme aversion to do any project that takes patience, tons of [...]
I’m beyond thrilled. My sister‘s been a writer her entire life. Growing up, I was busy sneaking my mom’s jewelry box out of her room so that I could use it as a Barbie coffee table while my sister worked on short stories. Short stories that were not assigned at school. Short stories that she [...]
I've got a secret that will unlock creativity and hope for your home. Ready? Here it is:: It doesn't have to be perfect to be beautiful. Yep. That's it. All you have to do is believe it. [Read More …]
