creating what you wish for
When I saw this “every day i love you” wooden sign hanging in a local home design store, I totally fell in love. Then I looked at the price tag, and totally almost fell over! It was $199!! I know it’s precious, but $199 ?!? Seemed a bit pricey to me. Of course I had to… read more »
Recently, I received an email from my friend Joan, with a recipe for sea glass candy. Joan thought this recipe would be something my girls and I would like to make together. Joan just loves the beach and boating, and knows we do as well, so I was so happy she graciously forwarded not only… read more »
My youngest, Myah will be turning 8 in under a week. 6 days to be exact. She’s been doing a countdown and reminds me each day how many more days. Yup, she’s been doing this since November 1st. Ahh, to be a kid again and actually get excited for a birthday ! My girls just… read more »
I made three fruit topiary’s for my fall dining table. I saw one recently at a fabulous local garden & gift store that I frequently go to for inspiration. LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this store. They don’t have a website, otherwise I would share a link with you. These topiary’s were created similar to the egg… read more »
Have you seen driftwood candle holders on the web like this… { photo source } and this…. { photo source } I just LOVE the rustic simplicity of these driftwood candle holders; so organic, beachy and simply beautiful. I’ve used driftwood several times for various projects like my driftwood jewelry holder. And the driftwood sailboat… read more »
I thought I would share this easy and fun idea for anyone interested in making 4th of July inspired tee’s. I know you can buy them cheap at Old Navy, but why not be unique ?? This is a super easy and wicked cute project you can do with your children. Messy you ask ??… read more »
I made some Thank you cards just after my birthday in April to use in place of store bought cards. I just love the look of hand-made anything and cards are no exception. They were very simple and quick to make using things I had on hand. I used card stock, scrapbook paper, decorative scissors,… read more »
I had this table I bought as part of a Bistro set several years ago. It was a pretty set when I first purchased it from Stop & Shop of all places, but after a few seasons, the set started to look dingy. Since I had leftover outdoor paint from my bench project, I decided… read more »
This is definitely an inside joke. The Lazy Shelly thing. I know it’s typically referred to as a Lazy Susan, however my husband has had more than one girlfriend named Susan, so I tend to change names to Lazy Shelly, Black Eyed Shelly’s, etc. You get my point. And it’s all in fun and we… read more »
Perhaps you’ve seen cute little benches floating around the internet like this…. { photo source } Or on Pinterest like these. They are made using a headboard and footboard. So adorable eh? I think so and really wanted to make one. Maybe you remember this “Sweet Dreams” bed I refinished a while back ?? Got… read more »
