Sign, sign, everywhere a signBlockin’ out the scenery, breakin’ my mindDo this, don’t do that, can’t you read the sign? Signs are everywhere, especially these days when signs are even taking over our homes. You know those cute little ones I’m talking about that give us a quick pick me…
Year: 2020
Updating an Old Chair
We have had this old chair floating around our house for a couple of years. We like the simplicity of this solid little chair but had no place it really fit into our space. We don’t have much in the way of oak furniture and it just looked out of…
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How to Survive Self-Quarantine with your Spouse (or Significant Other)
It has happened quickly, COVID-19 has changed our lives, at least temporarily. Self-quarantine and social distancing are the hashtags of the hour, and for very good reason. It is dangerous and spreading quickly. We have reacted quickly and shut down schools, churches, restaurants, and are operating stores on reduced hours.…
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Taking a Bookcase from Drab to Fab
How to Update and Style a Bookcase We are redoing our bedroom as part of the #555roomchallenge with some friends here in the blogosphere. It has been a labor of love, and we are amazed at how much the room is being transformed. I can’t wait until the final reveal…
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Non-Candy Easter Baskets made using the Silhouette Cameo
I recently got my Silhouette Cameo 4 and I am so excited to use it. Easter is coming up soon so this is the perfect opportunity to play with some of the different materials I can use and experiment with some of the different things I can make using this…
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Billy Joel Lyric Plaque made from a $2 Cabinet Door DIY
Recently we have been thinking about redecorating our bedroom but had been putting it off because of the cost. Then I was invited to take part in a blog challenge that requires you to pick a room and redecorate it for $500 or less, and include at least 5 DIY…
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DIY Basket Coffee Table with Storage
We recently got a new sofa and love seat. They have recliners in them and while we love that there is one problem. The coffee table we have is now too big for the space. We cannot fully open the recliners without hitting the table, and when they are open…
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Chocolate and Toffee Cookies made with Brown Sugar & Butter
My husband Eric is on a sweets kick right now, which is really weird since he is not normally a person who enjoys desserts at all, but after he ate all the leftover Christmas candy at our house he asked me to make cookies. Sure, I love baking and am…
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Coffee Filter Style Ombre Heart Wreath for Valentine’s Day
I love decorating for the holidays, and Valentine’s Day is no exception. Last year I made a huge coffee filter wreath and I absolutely love it, but I wanted something a bit smaller for Valentine’s Day, so I decided to make an ombre heart wreath. I decided to use mini…
