Archives for 2012

Reader Questions: Would you paint this mantle?

I am exactly the kind of person who would have an entire meal with you without knowing that I have a whole 12-oz steak in my teeth. Like, the entire cow, just dangling there. You’d be wondering: “How does she not know this is happening? How can she even talk with this large animal stuck […]

Easy Thanksgiving Banner

Andy and I are hosting Thanksgiving this year. My parents will be out of town, so it’ll just be us and and some friends whose families live out of state. And you, if you’re nearby. And if you know how to make a spiral-sliced ham. Now that I managed to weasel my way out of […]

Crushing On: Navy Velvet

I have an obsession, an itch I’m trying to scratch. Via Traditional Home, Photographed by Greg Scheidemann I want to cover my entire world in navy velvet. Design by Emily Henderson I want to find a pair of ugly, needy chairs on craigslist for next to nothing and recover them in plush, deep blue, soft […]

Andy Judges the Random Acts of Craftiness Challenge

Sometimes Andy and his friends have whole conversations using only Star Wars quotes. The amount of Star Wars geekiness emanating from my husband at that moment sends me into a state of shock and awe, and I have no choice but to pat him on the head and remind him it’s a good thing I’m […]

DIY Capiz Shell Chandelier Pendant

Once upon a time, I lived in a house in which almost every room was lit by a bare lightbulb hanging from the ceiling. And I was perpetually on the hunt for light fixtures. Not just any light fixtures, but beautiful, shimmery ones that made my heart sing a blissful little tune. One day, I […]

Golden Birthday

They say when you turn the same age as your birth date, that’s your “golden birthday,” and it’s especially lucky and/or powerful if you know how to Wield the Power of the Golden Birthday. Or something. Today is my Golden Birthday – 29 on the 29th – and I suspect I may not possess the […]

{October Sponsors}

LOTS of new sponsors and LOTS of goodies for you to check out on this beautiful Friday! FRIDAY. (Friday.) Even some freebies. Yep. Freebies are happening. WOOT. Check it. One Kings Lane One Kings Lane always, ALWAYS has the best furniture and decor! But don’t take my word for it, go take a look at One Kings Lane yourself! If you’re […]

Andy’s Quest

This is my husband, Andy. And he is on a quest. Actual photograph. (source) A quest to save his princess… (Ahem. That’s me, in this story.) I know, I know, this will require some imagination.(source) He’s on a quest to save his princess from living in a dungeon! (Or, a house with no decorations.) But […]

How to Cut Mirror or Glass

Last week I showed you guys our little DIY reclaimed wood mirror: And then I showed you pictures of Mila Jane: (But Mila is not relevant to this post.) I got several questions and emails about how to cut mirror, so I thought I’d show you a quick little how-to. It’s important that we briefly […]

Mila Jane is Six Months Old!

And now I shall show you excessive photos of my sweet baby girl. She turned six months old on Wednesday, and I am just NOT okay with that. Mila Jane is the sweetest little thing. I remember when I was pregnant with her and Andy told me that she was not just this baby doll […]

DIY Reclaimed Wood Octagon Mirror

I’m just sayin’, if you are married to me, you should really know better than to say things like: “That looks easy to make. We could do it, no problem” when I show you pictures of things like this weathered octagon mirror I first saw on YHL and later found on pinterest which retails for […]

That Time We Fostered a Large Cow

Sometimes friends come into your life for a season, and then, just as soon as they came, they’re gone again. Such was the case with Bessie. Bessie, of course, is the cowhide rug I bought recently for our office. She came to us (via an ebay auction) because she needed a home and a family, […]

How to Make a Shaded Lamp Cordless

A couple months ago, I posted a tutorial on how to make any lamp cordless. Except I kind of lied a little, because the post only talked about how to make task lamps cordless, and people who wanted to make their lamps with shades run on batteries were left… well… in the dark. (Oh that […]

Healthy “Real Food” Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins

Sad-but-true-story: Once when my very northern in-laws were in town, I decided to treat them to a traditional homemade southern meal of chicken n’ dumplings. (“Dumplins” if you’re being serious about this.) source Good call, right? Add a few daughter-in-law points to the scoreboard? Except instead of adding my cream-of-soup powder to the giant pot […]

Hand-Picked Home Decor from Bedly {Giveaway!}

So tell me how you would feel about this… What if an interior designer who understood your style could just show up at your door… maybe once a month or so… with an armful of hand-picked home decor items to spruce up your house? Maybe a new cute throw… or a fun pillow you might […]