Decorating
Stenciled Drop Cloth Table Runner
I love a functional gift that will last beyond the holidays! These stenciled table runners are just the ticket for anybody who likes to host parties or just make their table look festive.
You can purchase almost all of the supplies…
Log Tea Light Pillar Candles
How much wood could a handy girl chuck if a handy girl could find wood? Ha, luckily I found a fallen tree in the woods behind our house. I brought a handsaw with me and cut it into into a manageable size that I could drag back to the house.…
10 Days of 15 Minute DIY Gift Ideas
December is here! Ack!!! Anyone else feeling the pressure? Did you buy gifts for everyone? Have you decorated? GAAAAHHHHH!!!!
Well, I'm here to help take some stress off your wallet and your to do list. Over the next two weeks I'm going…
Plumb Crazy over these Christmas Ornaments (from Plumbing Parts)
Plumb Crazy over these Christmas Ornaments
You must think I have plumbing on the brain. After all our leaks, I've spent some time in the plumbing aisle. While there I came across these three things:
They are beautiful, don't you think?!…
Make a Rustic Farm Crate Sign
Last month, I was a little nervous to try a new power tool. I know...I know...shock and disbelief! But, y'all came to my rescue and helped share all your tutorials for using the Silhouette and other craft cutters. You really have to see…
Get My Look – Joss & Main Curators Collection
I mentioned a while ago that Joss & Main contacted me about creating a curated collection of home décor and furniture that screams Pretty Handy Girl. I was very hesitant, but ultimately agreed to search their virtual warehouse to find…
Circle Diamond Pattern Light Fixture – Updating a Brass Light Fixture
I have been dying to share this tutorial with you! This project was inexpensive and it made such a big impact in our mudroom. It started with a few Habitat ReStore light fixtures and some NEW! Martha Stewart glass paint and ended up adding…
Fall Mantle and Autumn Décor
You got a peek at my living room fall décor when I showed you how to make the book page oak leaf garland. As promised, I'll let you see the rest of the room and how I decorated for Fall.
Before I invite you in, I have a confession…
Make an Autumn Book Page Leaf Garland
Want to make an Autumn Book Page Leaf Garland to decorate around your mantle or a doorway? Two years ago, I saw this beautiful wreath in a magazine. I snapped a picture with my phone and figured I'd try to DIY my own version. Then I forgot…
Dressing Up a Patio Table – A Lowe’s Creative Idea
Do you dream of sitting outside at a Parisian café sipping your caffé mocha and reading the paper? The sound of the birds twittering in the background and the screaming and whining sounds of your offspring are non-existent. And that's…
No Sew Patio Tablecloth with Umbrella Hole
This is one of the easiest tutorials I've every written. As a bonus, it is a no sew table cloth perfect for updating your outdoor table that has an umbrella.
While shopping at Target I stumbled across beautiful green link patterned…
Outdoor Patio Table Planter, Vase and Serving Station – a #LowesCreator Idea
Wanted: A better name for this invention I created!
What is it? I consider it a multi-purpose centerpiece for your umbrella-shaded patio table. But, it can also be a serving station for utensils and napkins. Add some water…
Pallet Love – Guest Post by East Coast Creative
Today I have a special guest. Well, make that two special guests: Monica and Jess, the fabulous gals of East Coast Creative! But, before I let them take the reins I want to let you know that I'm secretly jealous that these two…
Install Your Own Magnetic Metallic Backsplash a #LowesCreator Idea
Last week I shared with you some of the changes I made when Woman's Day announced they were sending a photographer to shoot my garage. The back wall of my workbench was rough plywood, which results in sawdust particles attaching to it…
Make Your Own Customized File Bin with Mod Podge
I'm just curious if I'm the only person who loses sight of her desk every week? I spend Monday mornings clearing the clutter and figuring out my plan of attack for the week. I could really save that 30 minutes each week by corralling my…
Old Paintbrush Cabinet Door Handles
Happy Wednesday! Something kind of exciting happened to me yesterday. Woman's Day sent a photographer, an assistant and a stylist to photograph me and my garage. They worked together like a well-oiled machine and made my garage more beautiful…
The Results are In, But the Front Door Dilemma Continues
Wow, y'all knocked my socks off with the response to my front door color survey! Over 350 people responded. With that kind of a response I should ask for your help more often!
And the reader's choice winner is:
A whopping 41% chose…
Front Door Dilemma
Our plum colored front door has served our home well for over 5 years. Actually, I can't take credit for the color choice. The previous owner chose the color, but luckily she and I had similar taste. I know I told you that we used to live…
Copper – A Little Bling-Giddy Bling Bling on da How-wow-wowzz
It's DJ P-Diddy Handy Gee in da Howzz today!
Yo, yo, you, listen up! I have a rhyme for you. Give me da beat boyz:
There was a little roof called Barn-ey, oh yeah...
and he was too purple and greeney, oh no...
So, he got the yank and…
Saying Goodbye to Barney and Hello, Beautiful!
I detest Barney, the purple dinosaur. I'm not sure what it is about him that turns my stomach. Maybe it's because he's too artificially sweet. Maybe it's his annoying theme song. Or perhaps it is his unnatural purple and green color combo.The…
Lamp Shade Makeover – DIY Talent Positively Splendid
I am amazed that we've had great weather for the entire two weeks of the DIY Talent Parade! Are you enjoying the parade so far?! Well, get ready to have your socks knocked off today. Our talented guest is an amazing multi-tasking mother of four.…
Silverware Wind Chime – DIY Talent Songbird
With a tweet and a whistle and a song in her heart, our next DIY Talent Parade participant is gliding....wait, no make that flying down the street! Whoa, well, I'm sure you've guessed by now that this talented gal is part avian. That's right,…
Making an Upholstered Bench from a Coffee Table – DIY Talent Madigan Made
Look up there! It's a bird, it's a plane, no wait...it's Madigan Made! That's right, Shannon from Madigan Made is here and she leads a double life. She's the Clark Kent of the blogging world. By day, Shannon is a pharmacist and by night…
Anthropology Inspired Pendant Light – DIY Talent Shabby Creek Cottage
TGIF, TGIF, TGIF! Can you hear the crowd chanting? Yup, it's Friday and today we have a real powerhouse of a DIYer in the Talent Parade. Here comes Gina with her baton in hand, she has the crowds on their feet and they are ready for a…
Make Your Own Cloche – DIY Talent House of Hepworths
Oh my goodness, I can't contain my excitement!!! Here she comes: Allison from House of Hepworths. If Aretha is the Queen of Soul, Allison is the Queen of DIY!
Allison has been making over her home one DIY project at a time. She is…
Making a Faux Roman Shade
Learn how to make these designer-looking Faux Roman Shades to elevate your window appearance.
I'm honored to have Jenna from SAS Interiors on the blog today. She is an interior designer, blogger and Mom from upstate New York. This is…
How to Swag a Light Fixture
Do you have a chandelier that is a little "off" in your dining room? Do you curse the electrician that didn't bother to think about centering a hanging light fixture? Yeah, me too! I had this problem in our laundry room.
Granted,…
Make Your Own Springtime and Easter Blue Bird Nest
My boys are off this week for Spring Break, so we'll be breaking out the craft supplies for sure! This is one of my favorite crafts for springtime. If you have time this week (or need to entertain your little chicks) definitely enlist some…
Laundry Room Reveal using Flow Wall
TGIF! Our spring break is officially here. Sadly I'm not going to Cancun to party it up like a bunch of MTV teenagers (As if!). But, I am hanging with two guys! My two little guys that is. I'm looking forward to crafting a little bit with…
Industrial Work Table with Vintage Dictionary Top – Guest Post by Hammer Like a Girl
Y'all are gonna love today's guest post! Hammer Like a Girl is in the HOWZZ! Check out that industrial book page topped table that they created.
Today's guest post is brought to you by THREE handy gals! I'm seriously thinking about moving…
Glidden’s My Colortopia Widget – How to Pick the Perfect Paint Color
I admit it, I'm a color snob. This is not to say that I don't love color — quite the opposite. But, I am particular about the colors I choose for my home. I have specific desires for an emotion that I want each room to invoke.
Our…
Adding Wallpaper for Windows to Stop the Peep Show
I'm about to share something a little embarrassing with the whole world. I confess to you that I regularly walk in my bathroom naked in front of the only window in our master bathroom!
Why would I do such a silly thing? Why? Well,…
Fabric Backed Open Kitchen Cabinets – DIY on a Dime the Tutorial
I'm back to show you the updates I made to my kitchen. Remember the plans I shared with you? These fabric backed cabinets made the kitchen new.
Well, they have been implemented and I LOVE the results! Best of all, the materials I…
DIY on a Dime Kitchen Cabinet Plans
Sometimes it can be frustrating when you want to make changes to your home to reflect your style, but you can't because you are in a rental. Or you do own, but you don't have the disposable income to make grand scale renovations.
I feel…
Nope, It’s Not a Pier 1 Lantern
Thanks to my Facebook fan, Heather H., for the ultimate compliment on this lantern. She asked if I got it at Pier 1! Nope Heather, I got it at the Habitat ReStore and it found its way into my hands in this condition:
After a Women…
Book Page Rose Wreath
Are you drawn to the amber color of aging book pages? Do you love the scrolling detail on an ornate ceiling medallion? Do you like roses? Yes, yes, and yes?! Well, this post has your name written all over it!
I must say, I really enjoyed…
Romancing the Mantle
It's true, I JUST took down the rest of the Christmas decorations. Yes — I know it is February — but honestly I've been a bit busy lately. I carved out a little time to spray paint a lantern and hot glue a new wreath. And that was all it…
Unique Valentine’s Day Wreaths
Trying to get into the Valentine's Day spirit? Need to inject a little romance into your home? Yup, me too! I'm embarrassed to say that I still have my Christmas mantle up. But there is hope on the horizon! Home Stories of A to Z is having…
Kicking Valentine’s Day into High Gear!
I am officially kicking Valentine's Day decorating into high gear! Yesterday I shared with you my wooden branch heart wreath. Thank you for all your nice comments about it. I wasn't sure anyone would like it because it looks so...well...different.
Do…
A Valentine’s Day Wreath from Tree Branches
When I saw this mirror frame Jaime from That's My Letter made, I was instantly head over heels in love with the branch circles.
Valentine's Day Wreath
So much so, that every branch I passed by I would think, "Hmmm, I wonder what…