How To Paint Baskets
This marks the third Tuesday in a row that I’m sharing a crafty-ish project (remember I made a little fall wreath two Tuesdays ago, and ste…
Favorites Ideas and Projects
Here are all of our project and room makeover favorites on one easy to browse page full of decorating ideas, easy upgrades, painting and furniture building ideas, etc.
How To Stencil A Pillowcase
This is a heartwarming story featuring Ethan Hawke and Gwyneth Paltrow about getting crafty with a pillowcase, some fabric paint, and a met…
Easy Ways To Save Money
It’s been way too long since our last Save It post (like this one, this one, this one, this one, this one, and this one to name a few), so …
How To Whitewash A Brick Fireplace
Did you know you can give your whitewash your brick fireplace with paint you already have around the house? We were able to give our firepl…
How To Install A DIY Sprinkler System
Tired of messing with garden hoses, sprinklers, and timers to water your lawn? Or just watching your grass die in the summer sun? Well, it …
How To Add Shine To Dull Hardwood Floors
Whoops, I almost forgot to tell you about how I scrubbed and re-sealed the existing hardwoods right before we moved in (literally, like 26 …
How To Install Oak Hardwood Floors
Get on the floor. Seriously, wood, get out of those boxes and do your thing. Oh how I wish it were that easy. Turns out laying oak flooring…
How To Make Fabric Tea Bags For Kids Tea Parties
Guys, I did it. I broke out the sewing machine to make something for the kid’s third birthday. It’s a little tradition of ours to make her …
A Dragon Themed Kids Birthday Party
Who smells smoke? Don’t panic, that’s just the kid’s dragon party, rollin’ into town (er, the internet?). Note: you can’t really smell this…
How To Build A Garage Pergola
Parking our car got a little more scenic this weekend with the completion of our carport pergola. Or, cargola (pergolaport?) if you will. L…
$51 Bathroom Makeover
The guest bath = so much cuter. That sweet little space reminds me that even small seemingly “stuck” spaces can shine with a few easy upgra…
Ten Tips For Smoother Travel
* We’re sending lots of love to everyone in Boston (our cousins were at the marathon but are thankfully safe). Back in October we hardly wo…