Have you visited any of this season’s mantel linky parties? Viewing all the beautifully decorated mantels is enough to give anyone some serious fireplace envy if you don’t have one of your own. Don’t worry–you are not alone! Quite a few homes are built without fireplaces these days, and if you are living in {…Read More…}
The Army, NASA, and any busy family have one thing in common: they all need a central command station. Whether you’re moving troops, putting a man on the moon, or just trying to get three kids to three different activities on time, it takes planning….and a dedicated space to do that planning. Quite a few {…Read More…}
Recently, I shared a tutorial for converting old doorknobs into drawer pulls or wall hooks. This conversion will make anyone’s collection of vintage door hardware much more versatile and useable. So, if you’ve had way too much fun at architectural salvage and antique stores collecting pretty, timeworn handles, you can dust them off and try {…Read More…}
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…}
Upcycling is one of the hottest trends in this second decade of the 21st century. We’re all looking for ways to reduce, reuse, and recycle to leave a smaller footprint on the earth our children will inherit. It’s safe to say that repurposing is certainly easier on the pocketbook, too. You know how much I {…Read More…}
Have you started your fall decorating yet? I just started the process of getting some pumpkins out and adding a few little touches of fall to my home. I knew the new Glitter Blast spray paint from Krylon would look awesome on some Dollar Tree Styrofoam pumpkins. Then I went a step {…Read More…}
No longer reserved just for used car lots and carnivals, pennant flags have recently come into their own in the world of crafts and home decor. Traditionally, these colorful triangles were often embellished with mascots or symbols, and first used to adorn sailing ships in the eighteenth century. The little flags became popular emblems on {…Read More…}
