When we moved into our house, I was so excited for all the amazing things I was going to do to it. If you don't remember, Mabey Manor was a foreclosed property sheathed in 70s wood paneling. The first thing we did was to strip the walls of the paneling in what would be my… Continue reading Creating a Colorful Room without Commitment
Month: December 2014
Glamorous Flower Comb
As a mom, it seems like we're often giving all our time to our kids, to the house, and to everyone else we serve so it's not surprising that I often feel unkempt and unmotivated to get all dolled up. I think we've all been there, right? So I was thinking about this little problem… Continue reading Glamorous Flower Comb
Christmas Pillow Shams Tutorial
Good morning! Today I'm sharing these Christmas pillow shams I made over at Create.Craft.Love. last month. They've been adorning my home for weeks now, and I love them. They're so cozy and they give the room a little warmth that just makes me happy. And I'm sharing another fun project there today (never a dull moment… Continue reading Christmas Pillow Shams Tutorial
Medallion Christmas Wreath
Are you looking for a last-minute way to decorate a wreath? With just a couple sheets of patterned paper, you can quickly and easily transform a plain wreath into something whimsical, fun, and unique with this tutorial I did for PinkWhen a few weeks ago. I've been in a medallion mood lately. I love… Continue reading Medallion Christmas Wreath
5 Ingredients to Make Any Party Memorable
I'm going to share a secret with you that I learned several years ago. I was helping set up for my sister's wedding reception, and the event planner taught us that in order to make any party or event memorable, there was a little trick. That trick? Remember to do something for each one of… Continue reading 5 Ingredients to Make Any Party Memorable
Life Preserver Gallery Wall
When I was trying to figure out how I wanted to decorate our master bedroom, I started by finding a color scheme that was good for my husband. Since it's his room too, I wanted something he was comfortable with too. I started thinking about a few things that would be meaningful and unique to us.… Continue reading Life Preserver Gallery Wall