We finally got an IKEA. It’s the only store west of I-25 in Denver that is allowed to be a huge blue/yellow box. That’s how much Denver loves IKEA! I am on a mission to update my window treatments. Here is our dining room window 6 weeks ago: Here is our window after we removed [Read more…]
I bought these really cheesy window treatments a few years ago at Ross. My sister calls Ross the crack house- it’s addictive and destructive at the same time- like crack. Here’s my window treatments. They are too long, too light and just look sloppy. I was in a hurry to just get our windows covered [Read more…]
I splurged last week on these berry baskets from Crate & Barrel. It’s my ongoing quest to organize my refrigerator! Don’t these strawberries look amazing? My rationale for buying these cute ceramic baskets is if fruit is presenting in a cute container the family will be more inclined to eat more fruit. I’m curious to [Read more…]
Hi Everyone Thanks for the great entries this past week. I shared a few on social media. Here is one of my favorites because I was looking at doing this over Memorial Weekend. Check out THANK YOU HONEY BLOG for her lime and mint infused water. Perfect timing for the summer! Please join in the [Read more…]
I love the Pottery Barn catalog. I spend more time reading this catalog, than an issue of People magazine. I also love chalkboards! The guys at Home Depot totally walked me through a cheaper version. Here is the space that needed a little bling. It is adjacent to a pool table we bought {used} earlier this year. [Read more…]
Here is the trunk I bought from a neighbor at our annual garage sale. It’s just hanging out in a dark corner {literally}. So I jumped on Pinterest to get some inspiration. I don’t get on Pinterest as much as I should. It feels like I am copying off of someone’s test. Does anyone else [Read more…]
I posted this fail on my burlap bulletin board last week. It is a great example of the fallout when one chooses to do something half-ass. In an attempt to get this project posted I used a permanent marker- gasp! The fallout- NO COMMENTS!!!! With my daughter returning from college and the anticipated eye roll [Read more…]
Spring is all about longer days of sunshine and a chance to freshen up the interiors and exteriors of our homes, right? Well, a paint color change in our dining room has lead to a metamorphosis of sorts. “It all started with a can of paint…” is my new mantra for my DIY projects this [Read more…]
This is one of my crazier ideas.. or is it? I was cleaning out my jewelry and found this dated Silpada bracelet cuff. I love the script on it, but I just am not wearing it. And, I got this crazy idea? Yep, I did it! I just pulled the edges until it wrapped [Read more…]
I made an easy change that made a big impact in the door that is used the MOST in our home! This is our garage door that leads from our garage into our home. I knew I would love the look because I did a similar project on our back door! Here is the before [Read more…]
Hi there~ How is it that the idea of painting one small guest bath leads to 3 rooms, new lighting and window treatment overhauls. We are spending too many Benjamins. Like my son said after Christmas shopping for the family, “Mom, I was shedding twenties.” We are shedding Benjamins and it all started with a [Read more…]
Maybe it’s the hint of the school year, but I am crazy for chalkboards! After completing my first framed chalk board for our basement here, I wanted to add one for the dining room. I bought all my supplies at Home Depot. I bought a 2’x4′ sheet of plywood for $8.00. Baseboard trim was under a $1.00 psf Chalkboard [Read more…]
We are in puppy heaven right now with a 16 week old Bernese Mountain puppy, Chloe! Of course, during the crate and potty training we nicknamed her Cujo (1990’s movie reference.. or was it the 1980’s) and Crazy Eyes (from Orange is the New Black). But, look at this precious face during the day! We are [Read more…]
