Looking for a memorable way to exchange Valentine’s Day greetings this February 14th? Try these fun and easy DIY Valentine Poppers! Supplies Empty Toilet Paper Rolls Tissue Paper Wrapping Paper Ribbon Double Stick Tape Scissors/Trimmer Goodies to go inside! 1. Cut tissue paper into 11.5″ x 11.5″ square. Place a piece of double stick tape on
ATG&D: Top 10 DIYs of 2013
Hello, 2014! I love the fresh beginnings a new year brings (except for this cramping in my legs thanks to hitting the gym for the first time in four months), but it’s also a great time to look back at the year we just finished and all those accomplishments! No, I’m not talking about dominating
DIY Ornaments Made From Wrapping Paper Scraps
Any other last minute gift wrappers out there? Don’t recycle those little end scraps of wrapping paper just yet – use them to make colorful, DIY ornaments! This is an incredibly easy DIY craft project that you can do by yourself or get the kids involved! (Snow day, anyone?) The only supplies you need are
2013 Holiday Home Tour
Our 2013 holiday decorations are filled with lots of color, lots of DIY, and lots of fun – come on in and take a look! The front half of our family room, which doubles as my 3 year-old daughter Kate’s playroom and my office, is the spot for our gorgeous new family tree from Lowe’s
Easy, No-Sew DIY Lampshade Cover Using a Scarf
Looking to give your lampshades a new look for the holidays or the winter season? Try my easy, no-sew idea to cover and cozy them up using a scarf! One of my favorite additions to our home this year is the IKEA Tarva dresser I transformed to use as a sideboard in our kitchen. I
Personalized Playroom Art & Photo Display Wall
There’s been more fun than just coloring and sticker craziness happening in Kate’s nursery-turned-playroom lately! The latest addition to the space is this personalized art and photo display wall. Read on for all the DIY details! Like many good wall displays, this one got its start thanks to IKEA: The top half of the
How to Make DIY Roman Shades for Wide Windows Using Mini Blinds
Kate’s “big girl” room is a big thorn in my side. Here’s how it looked the last time you saw it: And here’s a look back at my proud little before and after of her window treatments, which helped make her room look a little less like a crack house and a little more like






