About 6 months ago, I got my sewing machine out after having not used it for a very long time. I had been lazy and it was neither stored in a carrying case nor with a cover. So, it was dusty! This resulted in very poor performance. So, my husband and I took it apart,…
Last Minute 50 DIY Valentines
I realize that tomorrow is the big day! Yes, tomorrow is Valentine’s Day. Well looking around on Pinterest I just found the most amazing post that I need to share with you! There are 50, yes 50 DIY valentine ideas complete with printables. So, if you want to do some last minute things for those…
Canvas Lights
When it comes to decorating, I’ve posted about some of my DIY remodeling ideas but I have never posted a fun decorating project! Well, today changes all of that. Look! I was inspired to do something Ashlee’s proejct on I’m Topsy Turvey. I really like what Ashlee did. I don’t have a cricut or any other…
Red Velvet
My husband and I were married on December 29. We were frugal and jumped on the Christmas color scheme (bridesmaids had emerald green dresses and we had red & white silk flowers). My wonderful mother made my wedding cake and we decided to decorate it in mistletoe (yes, my couple on top the cake were…
Valentine Ideas to Share
There have been so many amazing Valentine Ideas floating around the blogging world and Pinterest. Talk about creativity! I’d like to share some of what I’ve found. DIY Printable Lunch Bags from the Sweetest Occasion From Cookies and Cups, Strawberry 2 Ingredient Fudge One Sheepish Girl shows us how to crochet edge a valentine or other card here…
One Lovely Blog Award
OMG I was nominated by Accidentally Wonderful for the One Lovely Blog Award! I can’t believe it! I feel like such a novice in the world of blogging. There is so much that I don’t know (like how to make a button)! I love reading all the posts from the blogs I follow along with learning new…
Paper Grocery Bags, Elmers Glue, Rit Dye & Polyurethane = Fabulous Floor! You're Kidding, Right?
As you know, I’m participating in www.lovelycraftyhome.com‘s “Get Your Crap Together Party”. I’ve been frantically working on remodeling my woman cave/craft area. Although this room is not large, the project is taking much longer than I anticipated. Typical for my 1888 house! Anyway, the floor was AWFUL in this area. I looked on the web for…
SOB Salad (aka South of the Border Salad)
Okay, how many of you have been, or currently are, involved in a group that had a potluck event? At first blush you think, “a fun evening with fellowship, a chance to sample new foods, and it won’t be an expensive evening.” Then, the day of the event, you have a sick child, you have…
Choosing Paint Colors
When it comes to painting walls or the outside of your home, I find choosing the color is the most challenging part. Experts always point you to the color wheel…you know from art class! We have our primary colors of red, blue, and yellow and then your secondary colors are made when you mix primary…
Cheesy Garlic Rolls
My family loves garlic…really loves garlic. And whenever we have an Italian dinner, garlic bread is always requested. Well, the other evening, we had ravioli but I didn’t have any Italian style loaves of bread to turn into garlic bread. Time for the thinking cap. Here’s what I came up with and the guys loved…