My Spring Mantel

spring mantel bird and eggs

Spring Decorating Last week I was very ready to give my family room mantel a little spring lift! I couldn't think of a better way to nudge spring along than to add some new spring plants and a moss wreath. Green is the perfect color for the first … ** Read more **

Tweaking This and That Around The House

black and white gallery wall sketches

I guess I'm a tweaker. I enjoy moving this and that around, living with it for a few days, and then sometimes I think of a better idea. Or I'm stumped for awhile. The black and white framed drawings in the photo above used to be hanging in my what is … ** Read more **

DIY Faux Tin Ceiling Tile Back Splash

faux tin backsplash supplies

Easy DIY:  Installing Faux Tin Ceiling Tiles as a Backsplash Greetings! I appreciated all your kind comments on my kids' bathroom facelift and your overwhelming support of my little faux tin tile backsplash idea! Glad you liked it and shared it. If … ** Read more **

Boy’s Bathroom Facelift {The Turquoise Bathroom Makeover!}

bathroom industrial lights

Boy's Bathroom Before & After So, last week I told you I was going to give my son's bathroom a little facelift. And now we're done! Just like on TV. Oh, wait. No, actually, that was LAST YEAR that I told you were were doing this … ** Read more **

Sometimes You Just Need a Chevron Pello, er, Pillow

chevron pillow white plates hung on wall

Cheap Therapy: Chevron Pillow Confession. I talk kinda funny. I have a few words that confuse people as to what I'm talking about. Like instead of "about" I say "a boat." I always have. Anyway, recently my girls pointed out to me that I say pillow … ** Read more **

Wood Kitchen Counters Pros & Cons & FAQ {My Experience}

hardwood lumber cherry dark counters kitchen

Wood Countertop in the Kitchen FAQ from readers about my counters I have had quite a few readers recently ask me about my wood counters in my old house and if they were difficult to take care of.  I love that this kitchen was designed before my … ** Read more **