Who doesn’t love getting wine as a gift? It’s a personal favorite of mine to both give and receive! So for my (pregnant) friend Jill’s birthday last week I decided to give her a bottle of her favorite red wine which she’ll soon be able to enjoy after that precious little baby arrives! When it
Kim’s DIY Kitchen Makeover
I recently received this reader email from Kim about her kitchen makeover and was so impressed with her and her husband’s great DIY results that I just had to share! Hi G&D, While wasting away in my cubicle at work, I came across your blog one day and got hooked! I am now an avid
DIY Flower Pin
With how chilly it’s been here lately, it’s hard to believe that just a couple of weeks ago I was going sleeveless, but here’s what I wore to work on my 30th birthday. I’ve been enjoying accessorizing my bump with graphic tees and belts, but on this day I decided it needed a nice big
Our Workout (a Compromise) Room
I know you’re looking forward to a nursery post, so you may be happy to hear that this is somewhat related. G and I have always planned for the smallest bedroom (a.k.a the “4th bedroom“) across the hall from our master to one day be the nursery. Until that time we were using it as
That’s What I Said
“This isn’t my first time on the playground.” Said by me to the over-eager Home Depot employee who stalked me in the paint aisles, wrongly assuming I had no clue what I was doing.
Get To Know Graph Paper
I love graph paper. It’s quite possibly my number one favorite decorating tool–after my wine, of course. Before I spend even a minute moving furniture or pondering whether something will fit in a space, I bust out my trusty graph paper and get to work. The first space I graphed in our current house–and also
Cake Pops
My pregnant friend Jill has been craving cake lately, so in addition to making a diaper cake gift for her baby shower last weekend, I thought I’d give the mama-to-be some real cake to sink her teeth into! I first saw these cake pops on my friend Carla’s blog and thought they were such a






