It doesn't have to be perfect to be beautiful
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 [...]
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 [...]
Ever since Janell made her ingeniously wonderful sunburst mirror I’ve wanted to make my own out of something unexpected. First you need a very high tech template. {Did you think I was gonna tell you to use paper towels to make it?} I folded 3 continuous half sheets of paper towel in half and cut [...]
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I admit, I have absolutely no right whatsoever to call this project a craft. But I want to join in with Kate’s Craft party today so let’s roll with it. Like a craft, you do need some supplies:: Christmas lights and clear containers of any sort. I used some bubbly outdoor lights with green wires [...]
Alternate title:: Buffet setting up for lazy people who don’t want to think too much plus two super great giveaways Our family is hosting Thanksgiving and Christmas Eve and maybe one more get together in the coming months and I’ll certainly be setting the table a few times but, I’ll also be setting up a [...]
Lately, I’ve asked myself what’s the least amount of items I can have displayed and still love the look? Not that I’m trying to go minimalist or anything, I think you can tell that by my full gallery wall. But what has my obsession been with much? In years past, I asked myself, How can [...]
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 [...]
lonny domino One of my favorite things to do is to pair up non matching chairs and tables. southern living source? decor pad Look around your home, do you have a small pair of chairs you could try at the ends of your table? If you have a breakfast area and a dining room, switch [...]
This is a repost from July 2009, but it’s one of the most common questions I get asked:: “where did you get your armoire?” I recently painted my yard sale purchased, pine armoire. This is how it looked before. I think about 25% percent of houses in my neighborhood have a piece of furniture that [...]
I know it’s early. I’m not getting out the pumpkins or anything, just adjusting to reflect a little autumn. But it’s still summery. I have to constantly tweak, it’s a sickness. Plus it means every time I dust I get to rearrange. I still haven’t figured out what to do with the big frame. This [...]
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…
