On a recent shopping trip to the Re-Store, I found this old, chippy piece in a stack of scrap wood. I liked the old, weathered look of it and knew right away that I wanted to make it into some kind of Valentine subway art. The price was right: 40 cents. Yep, 40 cents. I was in my local Home… View Post
DIY Cabinet Door Chalkboard
Chalkboards are everywhere! Chalkboard walls, chalkboard printables for framing, chalkboard labels, there are even chalk-like fonts! So of course I wanted to jump on this chalkboard bandwagon. Not just because it’s one of the hottest trends – they can be practical, too. For instance, a chalkboard in your kitchen can let everyone know what’s for dinner; a grocery list; or… View Post
Craft Room Organization
Yes, I’m still working on organizing my craft room. There’s still some work to do before I post a total reveal, but I wanted to share the latest ideas that I came up with. My desk is made using two 9-cube Martha Stewart Organizers from Home Depot with a piece of white MDF on top. I really like it, but… View Post
What Is Looksi?
Looksi is a new pre-moderated, submission-based site serving the Shelter, DIY, crafting, home-keeping and gardening communities. I am honored to be an Ambassador to this wonderful new site. You just gotta check it out! It is full of beautiful photographs, great ideas and tons of inspiration. (There’s me, second face down on the left – squeal – I’m so excited… View Post
DIY Clock Makeover
I have to say it. This is an ugly clock. I didn’t think so when I bought it. It was an impulse buy…I needed or wanted a clock for the kitchen wall and thought it would look good and the price was right. But as soon as I brought that clock home, I knew it was a mistake. But it… View Post