Make room for the King
Remember my painted wallpaper in my master bedroom?I still luuuve it btw.Well, we needed a new mattress...too many monkeys jumping on the bed: and I talked my hubby into a King since we've wanted one...
View ArticleMaster Bedroom
It's funny how you can start out with an idea for a room but end up with something totally different...(since my husband does have an opinion and my budget does have a limit)and still totally LOVE it!...
View ArticleValentine's Cookie Bouquet
A few years back my sweet friend Lacey brought me a cookie bouquet for Valentines.I'm still kicking myself for not taking a picture of it.I can almost guarantee it was cuter than this one that I...
View ArticleMy Craft room and a little inspiration
When we bought this house we originally planned to use the extra basement room as "the bat cave" for my hubby to sleep in when he worked the night shifts at the hospital. But, we were surprised to find...
View ArticlePom Pom Topiary Centerpiece
CHALLENGE: Create a centerpiece for 10 tables with a budget of $25 for the "Relief Society Birthday Dinner".This is what we came up with...I made the tissue paper pom poms and then cut up some dowels...
View ArticleMy Craft Room Reveal!
Well, it is pretty much done... pretty much. I could wait to post pictures until it is completely done but lets be honest that probably won't be for several more months. We are burnt out!So, here is a...
View ArticleExcuses, excuses, excuses... excuses
I know, I know... I promised details on the craft room a month ago. What can I say... I have a lot of good excuses starting with:Computer on the fritz... grrrr. I consider myself a pretty rational and...
View ArticleDetails on My Craft Room
Alright, first things first. The paint color. I knew immediately I wanted an icy blue that was lighter in tone than the beige on the wall since this room has no windows (it's meant to be a home...
View ArticleMissing our old Kentucky Home
The first Saturday in May is a BIG day if you live in Kentucky.We don't live there anymore (although some days my heart still seems to) but we wanted to do something to remember Kentucky on their big...
View ArticleLazy me
Remember how I am pregnant?Yep, this is pretty much me for the last 5 months...Lazy, lazy, lazy.The good news is I'm finally perking up.Yesterday we had my ultrasound and... drum rollKnow what that...
View ArticleFrom LAZY to cRaZy!
Have you ever started a project that triggers another project and snowballs into what seems like endless things to do?!It all started with this shed my hubby is building.It's obviously not finished but...
View ArticleA clean garage, bench, scripture case, and a father's day keepsake... a busy...
Remember our garage a few days ago?Here is a reminder...What a difference a day makes. It is even cleaner today since the garbage and recycling truck have come and gone. :) Even the garage floor is...
View ArticleProgress on the "girls room"
Well, I've worked my tail off this last week and finally finished painting the girls room.I'm not ready to reveal it yet... lots more to do in the room but I LOVE the color!It's actually my favorite...
View ArticleGirl's Bedroom Reveal
YEP, we got her dun...Here is the before... kinda, I'd already painted the first coat for the B&B.And the After...(Except for the chandelier that is... who knows when we'll get that pretty thing...
View ArticleA Terrific Tea Towel Apron Tutorial
Our summer is moving full steam ahead and slowly we are checking off our"things to do this summer" list. One thing we have been working on lately (which I LOVE!) is recipes for my girls.I bought them...
View ArticleA visit from Melissa and some yarn wreaths
We are back from our family reunion at Lake Powell (FUN) and I kidnapped my sister and her 2 cuties and and brought them back to Washington with me for some much needed craft time!We always have a long...
View ArticleBoys room quote
The family reunions and vacations are over at our house. :(Time to get back to work on the nursery. :)I saw this quote on pinterest (yes, I'm obsessed) and I knew I had to have it in my boys room.I was...
View ArticleDoughnut Cake
Let me start off by saying I AM NOT A PARTY PLANNER.I see your amazing parties...The fancy tables with banners and cupcake towers and candy dishes.The fondant cakes and personalized goody bags.You...
View ArticleGetting serious about starting the nursery... I'm seriously going to start......
Well, I am officially 33 weeks along and haven't even started the nursery which means I am also officially fReAkiNg out! This one has been tricky since (like most of you) we don't have endless rooms...
View ArticleGiant Ruler Tutorial
This giant ruler has been on my list of "things to do" since I saw one in my sweet friend Jaimee's house in Kentucky. Well, I finally "got her dun" 2 years later!I invited my friend over... since...
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