At the beginning of 2018, I swore to myself that I was going to tap back in to my creative outlet need and do more crafting. I must pat myself on the back and proudly say, “I’ve been doing it!” One of the number one items I wanted for my crafting room and projects was … Read more
When we moved in to our new-to-us house last year, there were lots of pieces and places I wanted to update. Nothing was particularly wrong with anything, but considering my parents had lived in the house for 25 years…well, you understand. I wanted to make it ours. The laundry room tends to be my spot, … Read more
Once upon a time, I scrapbooked all the time. Or at least regularly. But then life got in the way, and I found myself shoving pictures and memories in to boxes. I did take the time to create a wedding scrapbook for Math Man and me, and I’ve worked on getting each kid’s first year … Read more
At the beginning of the calendar year, I set a semi-small goal for myself: be more crafty. For me, craftiness helps me relax and let out the creative juices that are usually bubbling over but have no where to go. I’ve been making cards, painting canvases, and more. Our stairwell was (finally!) stripped of wall … Read more
My kids are growing so fast, and while I relish the thought of more freedom for Math Man and me, I recognize that my kids won’t stay little forever. These days, they’re so excited to help me with anything I need (well, except cleaning), so when our Blog with Friends theme for the month of … Read more
This house is all about some seasonal decor. I’ve shared with you all our Halloween fun, and we have been working to create outdoor porch decor that fits each season. We even have a bit for Valentine’s and St. Patrick’s Day. The kids were eager to pull out Easter decorations after putting away all the … Read more
I’ve been envious of cute pins I’ve seen on Pinterest where folks have created the cutest farmhouse kitchens and decor. Having lived in this particular house for less than a year, I’ve been yearning to redecorate in a way that would make the house truly ours. Not that I don’t love my parents and appreciate … Read more
2017 was a year. Phew. There were many, many interesting events both worldwide and personally, and I’m quite happy to turn the page to a new year. In 2018 (and beyond) one of my goals is to engage in some creative therapy. In other words, I plan to tap back into my creative juice and … Read more
For years, I’ve fought with various options for hanging stockings. The fancy ones I’d spent all the money on at the different stores (because there were several variations) either fell apart or couldn’t withstand basic stuffed stockings. In fact, a couple of them broke because they fell while holding said stockings. This is how I … Read more
When we moved and Mom & Dad moved in to our old house, they chose to eliminate some of the big doors that separated bedrooms. This way, they could have a nice entry way to a den and then change out a closet door. What that meant was that there were extra doors in the … Read more