As much as I looove Ikea, I don’t love when you walk into a room (or drive down a street) and can easily say “Oh, that’s from Ikea” about something you’re seeing.We have had their super-affordable, cute and versatile Tarno bistro set for a couple years now and we love it. The set of table […]
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Easy DIY: How to make self watering planters
Last spring, we learned how to make a self-watering planter from Root Simple. Their tutorial is great, but it’s pretty ugly. We didn’t want 5-gallon buckets sitting on our deck, so we figured out how to make our own pretty self-watering planters out of ANY pot. It was pretty easy AND cost under $20 for […]
DIY Rug from a drop cloth
Rugs are so expensive. Especially outdoor rugs. They make such a big difference in a space, but still, spending over $150 on one that is going to get worn and faded in no time (personal experience!) is not something we want to do right now. I’d heard about people making curtains from drop cloths, so […]
Front porch hopes
Yesterday was such a beautiful day! Our lovely neighbors took us out fishing in the bay yesterday and it was so much fun. It finally gave me spring fever (a little late, huh?). Since we’re at a stand-still in my office, I’ve decided to move on to the front porch. It’s a disaster right now. […]
Feminine office inspiration (yay, it’s finally Friday!)
What a week! I am ashamed. I made zero progress on the craft room. Wednesday, I was out all day and our car got hit. Just body damage and I wasn’t in it at the time, thankfully. But yesterday, I didn’t feel well at all and we were running all over the place trying […]
DIY chalkboard tray
How about a tray makeover? We’ve had this tray since we got married, whether some one gave it to us or we purchased it, I don’t remember anymore. We certainly thought it was cute and we’ve used it regularly since acquiring it 6 years ago. But it’s time for an update. It’s always holding something […]
Craft room. Progress?
Update: This was a progress post, to see the finished office, click here. Happy Monday! Wanna see our mess?I was really hoping to have some projects to show for the craft room/office/guest room today. We’ve already had a setback. The electrical wiring in this room is over 60 years old, frayed and poorly installed. The wires […]
Future girly office and my first real mood board
When we purchased our house, we planned on finishing the attic and using it as an office. Much like my dollhouse, it was going to be sectioned into his and hers. But with all the projects I have going on lately, there just isn’t going to be enough room for both of us, and I’m […]
Ew to cute: the bench’s story
This one I redid a while ago, but I never told you all about it. Another one of my simple makeovers, this time for a $15(!) bench. This one almost led to a wrestling match in the aisles of Goodwill as well. (So many times, when I’m in Goodwill with all the competition other ladies, […]