Sisal Lampshade

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I am excited to introduce to you, for the first time on IC, Kim from Sand and Sisal.   She is one of my new contributors.   I asked Kim to join the ranks to show you her serene sense of decorating.   She is a beach lover and brings that into her home through {…Read More…}





Christmas Glitter Pillow

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I am kind of going through a glitter phase so I was excited when I got to try out the Tulip Glitter Sheets.  In my mind the only way I would purchase these were if they could be cut out with my Silhouette Cameo since my cutting skills are a close second to a kindergartner. {…Read More…}





Advent Calendar Pillow

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I have a thing for counting down to any event.  We already own a Dollar Tree Bucket Advent Calendar, the Silhouette calendar, and a billion Hershey Kiss Boards and now I am making a knock off version of the Ballard Designs Advent Calendar Pillow?  I know…I know… I have a countdown sickness.  There is just {…Read More…}





5 Ways to Repurpose Old Cabinet Doors

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Recently, I’ve developed a crush on cabinet doors. Maybe it had something to do with better utilizing the space on the other side of my own kitchen cabinet doors.  It might be because of all the great ideas I found in the 5 Ways to Organize With Cabinet Doors post, a few weeks ago.  The {…Read More…}





Ballard Designs Charleston Mirror

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On our trip to Atlanta in May we stopped at the Ballard Designs Backroom.   I purchased a Charleston Mirror in the Fruitwood finish for $40. It was on closeout because it was being discontinued.   Out with the old in with the new! I love the classic cathedral style to the mirror.   It {…Read More…}





Ballards Backroom

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Are you traveling through Atlanta any time soon?  What about Ohio?  Did you know that Ballard Designs has an outlet store in those two areas called Ballard’s Backroom?  They have one in Atlanta, Georgia, Roswell, Georgia and West Chester, Ohio.  If you are in either of those locations you have to check it out. Last {…Read More…}





Drawing Paper Roll

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My kids love to draw, especially my daughter.  In October I built this Ballard Inspired Paper Holder for my kids.  They use it all the time.  It is in the perfect location too — right between our kitchen and our playroom.  So when I am making dinner I can still interact with my kids while {…Read More…}