It doesn't have to be perfect to be beautiful
Lately I’ve wanted a little change in this front tiny living room so I layered and randomized my white plates {you can see the before photo at the bottom of the post because I like to keep you on your toes}. It’s the first room you see when you walk in the door and I [...]
About a month ago while doing some inspiration browsing at Z Gallerie, I feel in love with some paintings. This one called Limecicles caught my eye first. You can’t tell on the screen but it’s pure texture. Each line of color is separated by deep ridges that you can’t help but touch and run your [...]
Canvas meets hot glue meets burlap meets hot glue meets broken frame meets hot glue meets old spoon. I like the texture and dimension that the nubby burlap and thick frame give my old canvas. The possibilities are endless. Do you have some parts around your house that could be married together to make something [...]
Do you have things stored on the floor that have been there so long that you don’t even see them anymore? I know I do. Look around each room for items that have purposely or accidentally found a home on the floor that don’t belong. That stack of magazines, school book bags that are on [...]
This post is dedicated to my sister, the person who introduced me to the wonders of the coffee cabinet. For at least 6 years now {in 5 different houses} we’ve had a coffee cabinet. You know how you always try to put your coffee maker right next to the sink so you can easily get [...]
There’s a little area right next to where he walks in at the back door. A dresser drawer or two, a basket, a flat surface and a little cabinet with shelves is all it takes. He can pack it full off all sorts of unsightly stuff. Pipes, whistles, tape measures, sunglasses, stray bullets, receipts, playing [...]
31 Days To a Less Messy Nest :: Day 2 Oh ye young lassies out there who have yet to experience the 15 years of marriage to a man with stuff and 13 years of raising boys with stuff, let me speak my words of hard earned wisdom to your yearning, youthful years, I mean [...]
, Jen from Tatertots & Jello is such an inspiration. Her creativity and use of color and pattern are enviable. I remember I fell in love with her after I saw this photo and tutorial. I wanted to share a few projects created by Jen. When you stop by Tatertots & Jello you will see [...]
This corner fireplace has been a challenge to deal with. Here’s how it looked when we moved in. It has a yellowy fake marble surround and a tiny piece of weak, glued on scroll work. I had that carved wooden piece for years, I bought it from TJ Maxx for $13 so I nailed it [...]
When I take this bag out, I get nothing but compliments on it. I made it in about 12 minutes. Here’s what you need:: A thrift store bag with bamboo handles kind of like this: Strips of all types of coordinating fabric–I like stringy, imperfect textures, but I just used leftovers from my Ragamuffin Garland [...]
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…
