You know how you can imagine something in your minds eye but then when you actually turn your idea into reality sometimes things just don’t turn out as you expected? I have had this happen to me MANY times. And one thing that really frustrates me is having to go back to the beginning and…
The Chair Makeover – Part 3
Okay, I’ve been busy with my first ever upholstery project. Here’s the newly transformed chair! But do you remember how it looked before the transformation? Ugh! I did it! I feel like I have can do anything now! It’s been a really fun learning experience! Click here to see how I took the chair apart. Then, if…
Get Your Crap Together Party #5 Decisions Decisions
Well, I’m still working on getting my woman cave/craft area together! I’m sweating bullets that I won’t get it done by Jan 31….but I am making progress! To recap, I am participating in two challenges. I found this one first. I then decided to join this other challenge, as if one is not enough! But…
How to Fold a Paper Grocery Sack for Storage
I realize in this day and age that many of us are bringing our own bags to the grocery store rather than using the store provided plastic or paper bags. Now be honest, how many of you own reusable shopping bags but find yourself using them as a general tote more than a shopping bag?…
Poppy Seed Bread
I don’t know about you but it seems as though the yummiest and easiest recipes you get from your friends are often times the easiest and simplest? That’s the case with my Poppy Seed Bread Recipe. It was given to my mom from a friend years ago and all you do is combine all the…
Homemade Fabric Softener for Use in Your Washer
I had previously posted about using aluminum foil balls in your dryer to reduce static cling. They do not, however, make your laundry any softer. My husband doesn’t like all the waxy build up from commercial softeners and I don’t like all the artificial fragrances and other toxins. Here is a simple, inexpensive softener that…
The Chair Makeover – Part 2
Well, when you last saw my lovely chair it had shed it’s pink exterior and now looks like this! Sad to say that the chair still looks like that. However, there still has been progress, believe it or not. Here’s what’s been happening. In my post dated 7 Jan 2012, I had a picture of…
Individual Chocolate Chip Cheesecakes
There’s something about cheesecake that makes it the ultimate indulgence. My son has found the most amazing cheesecake recipe that is not for the faint of heart. It takes 3 lbs of cream cheese and many hours from start to finish…but worth it. However, I rarely have time for such an extravagant production. These little…
The Chair Makeover – Part 1
That ugly pink chair is soundly built but U-G-L-Y! My daughter and I decided to reupholster it rather than slip cover it. Since it was only a $15 chair from Goodwill, the cost will consist of some supplies but mainly time. I think this is going to be a wonderful learning opportunity. Looking at various…
Get Your Crap Together Party #4
I am so psyched for this weekend. My daughter is home from college! It’s always such a treat to spend time with her! Also, she has agreed to help me reupholster my ugly chair (or slip cover, we are still deciding). For those that don’t know, I am participating in Yesterday, I spent a ton…