So I've spent the last 3 weeks trying to build … [Continue reading...]
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Staircase Progress Pt. 1
April 24, 2013 by Leave a Comment
OMG! It's been a little while I know. These … [Continue reading...]
First attempt at stair refinishing
April 6, 2013 by 4 Comments
Early Saturday morning, I set out to refinish the stairs. I was at Lowes by 9 am and got a little side tracked. By 11 am I was home and broke out my tools. I sealed off the area and put on my safety gear. My goggles, my respirator mask and crappy old clothes. The [...]
[Continue reading...]Mini Flower Bouquets bring life to the kitchen
April 2, 2013 by 3 Comments
I’m going to keep it real with you. Only two things can live in my house without fear of imminent death….Myself and my husband. Any plant that crosses that threshold is guaranteed to die within 72 hours. When it comes to house plants, I have a black thumb. I’m pretty good at keeping things alive [...]
[Continue reading...]Get ready for Craft-A-Geddon.
March 30, 2013 by Leave a Comment
I’m running down a list of my frequently used crafting supplies. Check it out if you’ve been wondering what I use to get the job done.
[Continue reading...]The Staircase Verdict – And other ramblings
March 25, 2013 by Leave a Comment
So the verdict is finally in on the staircase opening and lets just say that we will continue to squeeze through that doorway for a few more years. I got quotes from $2,500 all the way up to $5,000 for the same jobs regardless to if I did the dry walling myself or if I let them [...]
[Continue reading...]Painted Bamboo Kitchen Utensils
March 21, 2013 by Leave a Comment
I got a little antsy waiting for the verdict on opening up the wall near my staircase so……….. I started on some other quick & fun crafts. These fun kitchen utensils are just the beginning of my fun, quick, kitchen decorating saga. I am working on a few artistic pieces as well as general decor [...]
[Continue reading...]$5 Throw Pillow Covers
March 12, 2013 by 2 Comments
I’ve been looking to add some pizzazz to my family room decor. As much as I love the current colors in the room, they are a little repetitive. I needed something to break up all that turquoise and grey. I needed more color in the room. Keeping in mind that one day when $1,500 falls from the [...]
[Continue reading...]Second Hand Deals… February
March 2, 2013 by Leave a Comment
This weekend while I was driving to visit my mom I stumbled upon an estate sale sign. I followed the signs through the subdivision and went into the house. I had only been to two other estate sales and the houses were so luxurious that I could not afford the plates in the kitchen cupboards. [...]
[Continue reading...]Where the stairs stand
February 28, 2013 by 2 Comments
This stair remodeling project has not progressed as far as I would have liked in the past week and a half. The plan was to remove the carpet, sand and refinish the stairs and change the railing. Then somewhere along the way, I saw this photo… Is was so inspired but this little addition to [...]
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