This past week marks the two year anniversary of purchasing our home. It has caused me to ponder the circumstances at which we met, our long distance courtship, our quick engagement, the wedding day, our fights, and months and years of counseling. And I can honestly say that I am more in love now than ever. …
Love Your Kitchen Series-Backsplashes
To me a backsplash to a kitchen is a bit like a belt to an outfit. It has the power to change the whole look and feel of a space. via The New Professional Today in the Love Your Kitchen Series we will discuss some inexpensive ($75 or under) backsplash options for transforming your kitchen. The first option is …
Why I Love Blogs
First, I want to thank Beckie from Knockoff Décor for featuring my Pottery Barn Kids Whale Art Knockoff and my Wisteria Spring Art Knockoff on her website. If you haven’t had a chance to visit her site, it is a great source for finding inexpensive ways to DIY brand-name style. Check it out! Which leads me into my title …
Making Progress in the Bathroom
For those who are new here, I am in the middle of a bathroom makeover. I had to put that out there because with the title being ‘Bathroom Progress’ I didn’t want anyone being concerned that I was having trouble using the bathroom and hence giving an update on it:-) Nope, no bathroom problems here, …
Outdoor Furniture & Decor Deals
Happy St. Patty’s day! We are officially less than a week from Spring!!! I am even beginning to see some daffodils emerge from our not so long ago frozen ground. It is a wonderful sight! And it has given me the permission to think about outdoor decorating.:-) A reader (thank you, Judy!) alerted …
Installing Beadboard Wallpaper Horizontally
Our local Pottery Barn Kids store has a weekly story time for young children. My kids love going and so do I. As they get immersed into the stories my eyes are busy soaking up all the decorating inspiration that’s around me. When I was pregnant last year I was specifically searching for nursery ideas. …
Need a Valentine’s Gift Idea?
Every year a friend has a Valentine’s Party for all her girlfriends. The invitees are asked to bring a homemade Valentine’s gift for each person. It is mostly a fun opportunity to get together and chat but it also enables us to be creative and give/receive some unique gifts from the heart. When contemplating what to make …