When I see things out and about thrifting, I don’t always know what I’m going to do with something or how exactly I will use it; I just know it has potential. That was the case with these shutters. I had found some choppier ones at the same ReStore previously that I have had several …
If you have ever shopped around for a blanket ladder, you will see that they can be pretty pricey. Some of the less expensive options I found didn’t have the greatest reviews (scratchy surfaces that would snag blankets, etc.), so I decided to give it a go and make one myself. I’m glad I did, …
How many of you are starting (or thinking about starting) to do some spring cleaning? If you’re like me, that is probably going to involve some purging of some kind. I usually utilize a “keep, sell/consign, donate, trash” method when I am going through things. I tried something new yesterday for my “donate” stash that …
If the weather where you are is anything like it is here in Maryland, spring has not quite sprung just yet. I’m so ready for warmer weather, but the one benefit of the cooler temps sticking around a little longer is that soup is still an appetizing meal option. I wanted to share a recipe …
This fruit salad has become my go to for potlucks and parties. It’s a crowd pleaser for sure, and leftovers are pretty much non-existent. That’s a winner in my book! The best part is that it is super easy and quick to pull together. Here is what you will need: Ingredients: – 1 can of …
It’s the second day of spring, and here in Maryland we are celebrating with a snowstorm! What better way to spend the day than in our jammies and dying Easter eggs! This year, holidays have been extra fun with Drew because we have been able to incorporate little activities to celebrate them. I wanted to …
The weather isn’t getting warmer quite yet, but the days are are getting longer! The only benefit of daylight savings time is that it’s not longer dark at 5pm. Anywho, with some hints that we are inching closer to spring, it was time to update the coffee bar gallery wall. I did a total overhaul …
Ah, IKEA… the magical store that always seems to have the solution to all your household needs. From furniture to utensils, they’ve got your back and all at a decent price point. I was noticing today how much we have really gotten from there and how much I really enjoy those pieces. I thought I’d …
On my last #TBT post, I shared our dining room. In this post, I show how I made super easy and cheap drapery rods for our bay window. _____________________________________________ Because of the way our bay windows are set up in the dining room, I knew typical drapery rods would not work, so I started thinking …
Have you ever had this problem? You write something on a chalkboard only to have it continue to leave its mark long after it’s been erased? Well, good news! Preventing this “ghosting” is super easy! Whenever you get a new chalkboard, you will want to “season” it. (No salt & pepper required!) Check out this …