Oct 21, 2009 | Home Projects
Presently, four pieces of wood furniture scream my name. Under our outside lean-to, they wait and wait. As bits of pollen, dirty paw prints, and fallen leaves accumulate, they understand that sometime the same yard sale master who saved them from certain demise, will...
Aug 18, 2009 | Home Projects, Hospitality & Entertaining
(explanation of the DIY coffee bar below) I am quite sure that one of my love languages comes in a hot, brown liquid form. So when my niece had an amazingly creative party idea, and offered not only a coffee bar, but a Create Your Own Blend coffee bar, at her wedding...
Aug 14, 2009 | Home Projects
One of the growing new trends in weddings is the elimination of the traditional wedding cake. By going a bit trendy, more thrifty, and pouring forth a lot of creative DIY juices, you can make a spectacular statement with a cupcake tower. I am proud to say that my...
Aug 5, 2009 | Home Decor, Home Projects
When I threw out my “30 days of intentional living” idea, many of you said, “Count me in.” As I ponder and think through what my goals are for that month, I am the first to understand that encouraging you on a “ten minute a day...
Dec 15, 2008 | Home Projects
It’s official! I have completely lost my mind!After having been gone for NINE DAYS and TWO HOURS on our “spontaneous” football National Championship “vacation” – HA, HA – I walked into my home during the wee hours of the morn...
Dec 10, 2008 | Home Projects
My sweet friend, the Nester, has inspired us to share our glorious garlands in all of their gorgeousness.Why has it taken me 15 years to figure out that I could take my fake, wimpy, little garland, mix it with another cheap ($2), pathetic looking Goodwill garland,...