I’m no Martha Stewart, but I “made” these myself–freshly cut from my garden just yesterday! Growing your own is so much cheaper (and more satisfying) than buying fresh-cut flowers in the store. And they are looking just lovely sitting on my kitchen counter. An instant pick me up! Related Posts: Are Those Sunflowers?? All Things
More DIY Headboards
I received a reader request from my fabulous friend Beth who’d like to see some DIY headboard options for her darling daughter Maya. Well ladies, here’s what I was able track down–hope you see something you like! The first thing that came to mind is a DIY headboard made from a piece of picket fence.
DIY Tufted Upholstered Headboard
Here are step by step instructions for making a DIY tufted headboard like the two I made for our Circle Room guest bedroom. My instructions came from a combination of sources–primarily HGTV, nestie cuesbride, and a little trial and error. Supplies: Lightweight wood like MDF or particle board (cut to size) 2-3″ Foam Quilter’s Batting
My Spice Cupboard
Time for another organization post–this time it’s my spices. This little cupboard is just to the right of our stove so it’s a perfect location for spices. However, it’s narrow and deep, and wasn’t convenient to find what I was looking for. So I decided to paint the inside of the cupboard door with magnetic
My Sister’s Kitchen Transformation
I’m so proud of all the blood, sweat, tears (and wine!) my sister and I put into transforming her kitchen from the red-headed stepchild of her home, to the beautiful and budget-friendly space she’s no longer embarrassed to introduce to her friends. Here’s an “after” shot of our accomplishment: But let’s start from the beginning.
Girls Can Do Lighting Too
I have a fairly adverse reaction to the implication that I can’t, or shouldn’t, do something just because I’m a girl. As if having a vagina must somehow inhibit my ability to move large objects or find my way to the Interstate. In fact, being on the receiving end of this message just makes me
I’ve Never Met a Stripe I Didn’t Like {How to Paint Perfect Stripes}
Our powder room is a teeny tiny little space just off the kitchen in the entry hallway of our first floor. Like everything else in our home, it started off plain white and boring. Since the space is so small there really wasn’t much I could think of to make it look interesting or give






