Lamp Revamp | Recover an Old Lamshade

Lamp Revamp | Recover an Old Lamshade

Contrary to popular belief, I have not been swallowed whole by nursery #2.  Or the armoire project — the never.ending.armoire.project.  Or the other gazillion-and-a-half “nesting” to-do’s I’m trying to accomplish in the next eight to nine weeks.  Eight to nine weeks…that’s all I have left folks!  I have, however, been burning the candle at both ends   [Continue Reading...]

Moss Covered Letters | Spring Home Decor

Moss Covered Letters | Spring Home Decor

I fell completely in love with moss covered letters after seeing them for sale in a few different places. They are unique, add an earthy touch to home decor and happen to be PERFECT for spring.  (They also make great gifts!)  The only problem?  Each letter is pretty pricey – often around $40.  Yowsers. Have   [Continue Reading...]

Cornice/Pelmet Board: Easy DIY

Cornice/Pelmet Board: Easy DIY

Ever since we removed the glass shower doors in our upstairs bathroom (and replaced them with curtains) it…well…needed something.  It just didn’t look finished.  And the not-ugly but not-pretty curtain rod hanging out really needed to be concealed. Enter: Cornice Board.  A DIY cornice board, to boot.  {score!} Check out the before & after: Pretty   [Continue Reading...]

Twig Wreath: Pretty, Easy & Budget-Friendly

A few weeks back…okay, several…the hubby and I were in the backyard conducting the first of many “sweeps;” i.e. raking, bagging, mowing.  Until fall gives way to winter, these duties are never-ending.  (Okay, I’m lying.  I did a wee bit of raking, whilst pushing G in the swing.  The hubby does most all of the   [Continue Reading...]

Burlap Handprint: Sweet Gift from Baby

A few weeks ago, I posted a few examples of Grandparent’s Day gift ideas I’d pinned.  Really, gifts like those, and this one, are appropriate for any holiday when “baby” needs to give a gift to someone.  Anywhoo, I also mentioned in that post that, at a later time, I’d share with you what G   [Continue Reading...]