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accessories, arts and craft, decor, Decorating, Gift Ideas, gifts, Holiday decorating, Home Decor

Twig Star Decorations

I love nature and her beautiful palette, even as winter sets in she showcases a beautiful white, green and red color theme in honor of the impending holidays. With these colors in mind, I decided to bring a little of this beauty indoors…

Gift Ideas, gifts, Sewing

Tea Towel Calendar

2013 is right around the corner! Do you have your new calendar? I bet several people on your gift list don't either. That's why I think these tea towel calendars from Spoonflower would make a great gift. Have you heard of Spoonflower? It…

arts and craft, Gift Ideas, Uncategorized

Soap Snowballs with a Surprise Inside

I cannot claim authorship of this DIY Gift Idea (Family Fun Magazine), but I can tell you that it is one heck of a fun way to entertain the kids for 15 minutes AND they make great gifts for the kids on your list. Materials: …

arts and craft, decor, Decorating, drop cloths, gifts, Giveaway, Painting & Antiquing Techniques, stencil

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…

arts and craft, Decorating, gifts, Holiday decorating, Home Decor, mantles

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.…

arts and craft, Gift Ideas, gift wrapping, gifts, Sewing

Drawstring Gift Bag Tutorial

Welcome back to another 15 Minute DIY Gift Ideas! We're on Day 3 and the gifts just keep comin'! Sometimes the perfect present isn't actually the gift itself. It's how the gift is packaged. These quick and easy drawstring bags can be…

arts and craft, Crafts, Decorating, DIY, Do It Yourself, Gift Ideas, gifts, Holiday decorating

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…

cabinet, demolition, Home & Auto Maintenance, kitchen, Kitchen Renovation

How to Remove a Soffit – Kitchen Renovation Update

How are y'all doing this week? Getting ready for the holidays? Instead of decorating, we did some demolition in the kitchen this past weekend. And it involved buying myself an early Christmas present: I snatched up this DEWALT 10--Amp…

accessories, arts and craft, decor, Decorating, gifts, Holiday decorating, Lowe's Creative Idea, Plumbing

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?!…

DIY, Do It Yourself, Home & Auto Maintenance, Plumbing

How to Repair a Leaky Shower or Tub Faucet

You know that saying, when it rains it pours? That statement has become an actuality in our home. While we are trying to build back from the plumbing leak, one of our tub faucets developed a leak. When I tried to tighten the handles to stop…

book, Gift Ideas, gifts, Product Review

DIY Book Reviews – Inspired You – The Handbuilt Home – Handmade Walls

I think 2012 could be named the year of DIY blogger authored books. So many fabulous bloggers have come out with phenomenal books. Young House Love, Miss Mustard Seed, Ana White, and The Handmade Home just to name just a few. For me…

Uncategorized

Happy Thanksgiving and an Update

Happy Thanksgiving to all my US readers. This year I am thankful for so many things. But, mostly I'm thankful for a roof over my head, heat, electricity, running water and a sense of humor. The long list of things I'm thankful…

arts and craft, Before and After, Chalkboard paint, distressing, DIY, Furniture, Glaze, Glazing over Stencil, Painting & Antiquing Techniques, priming, ReNew, stencil, Trash to Treasure, Tutorial, Upcycling

Chalk Painted, Stenciled and Distressed Dumpster Table

Dear Beautiful Table, your scandinavian antique beauty has us mesmerized. What's your story? Did a family of four sit around you and talk about the day's adventures on the farm? Or were you an antique table brought over from Europe and passed…

accessories, art, arts and craft, light fixture, Tutorial

How to Create Rope Light Word Wall Art

I really appreciate all your kind comments about my arts and craft studio. Don't forget to enter to win the Flow Wall organizational system, the giveaway ends Wednesday, Nov. 21st at midnight EST. The boys and I christened the art &…

art, arts and craft, cabinet, Crafts, Do It Yourself, Home Tour, storage

Art and Craft Studio using Flow Wall Reveal

Can I get a huge cheer and a big raise the roof sign on this project! This was the project that took FOREVER because of a few speed bumps: pneumonia, mono, water leak, mold growth, asbestos discovery, and finally being evacuated from our…

arts and craft, cabinet, Home Tour, Video

Flow Wall Assembly in the Art and Craft Room

The art and craft studio is nearly complete. One of the major successes in this room is the Flow Wall storage under the eaves of the sloped ceiling. I couldn't be happier with the ease of installation and the storage possibilities. If…

backsplash, built-in window seat, Home Tour, kitchen

Kitchen Plan Update

It has been a whirlwind week. I've been doing my best to learn everything I can about tiles, flooring and cabinets. I'm so used to making do with what I have or buying things to upcycle. Picking out new is a real struggle for me. After multiple…

Product Review, screwdrivers, Tool Tutorial Friday Video, Video

Tool Review – Black and Decker GYRO

I finally finished installing the Flow Wall in the arts & crafts studio. And I had some help from this little guy: This is the Black & Decker GYRO, it's a cordless screwdriver, but it has one amazing feature. It is smart enough…

Giveaway, Giving Back Campaign

A Gift for a Donor and a Google+ Hangout Reminder

Happy Wednesday! A while ago I told you about my friend Colleen who lost her husband and was trying to make ends meet. I really appreciate your outpouring of support for her. As promised, I have a thank you gift for one lucky donor! I've…

Home Tour, kitchen, repair, Uncategorized

When Life Hands You Lemons, Plan a Kitchen Renovation

Hey y'all. I figured you might want an update from "The Handy Home." There have been so many changes, you won't believe it! I have some amazing Before and After pictures for you. (Because I know how much everyone loves to see drastic changes.) Kitchen…

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Faux Zinc Painted Chalkboard File Cabinet

Faux Zinc Painted Chalkboard File Cabinet This summer I was thrifting with a few friends and stumbled across an ugly cabinet at the Goodwill. The metal chest had extra wide and deep storage, but the worst colors imaginable! The hot pink and…