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arts and craft, buttons, Crafts, Gift Ideas, gifts, Trash to Treasure, Upcycling, vase, Window, window dressing

Hanging Beaded Glass Flower Vases

Happy Independence Day America! A few weeks ago I attended a birthday party for my niece at The Scrap Exchange in Durham. My kids had to drag me kicking and screaming out of there because I was in creative nirvana. There were all kinds…

accessories, decor, Decorating, Sewing

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…

Before and After, Contest, Uncategorized

One Project Closer – Before & After Weekly Winner

There was some tough competition in this week's One Project Closer Before & After competition. I read through every single entry and tried to leave a comment on as many as I could. (Psssst: Several of you still had word verification turned…

Bistro table, decor, Decorating, Sewing, slipcover

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…

adfree, arts and craft, Centerpieces, decor, Decorating, Lowe's Creative Idea, Plants, Plumbing, Trash to Treasure, Tutorial, Upcycling

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…

Build It, Do It Yourself, jigsaw, sander, Tool Tutorials

Are You Woman Enough to Handle My Power Tools? – Plywood Sign Tutorial

There is a joke on our street that Pretty Handsome Guy isn't allowed to touch my power tools. Okay, it isn't really a joke, it's a fact. He knows he is not allowed to use them without me around (smart guy.) 😉 Before the Woman's Day…

Build It, Decorating, Guests, Upcycling

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…

backsplash, Decorating, Home & Auto Maintenance, Lowe's Creative Idea, magnet, sheet metal

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…

accessories, adfree, arts and craft, Bin, Chalkboard paint, Crafts, decor, Decorating, decoupage, E-6000, Home Office, maximize space, mod podge, organizational tips, re-upholster, ReNew, scrapbook paper, Tutorial

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…

Decorating, Do It Yourself, Door Hardware, Paintbrushes, painting, Purdy brand brushes, Trash to Treasure, Tutorial, Uncategorized, Upcycling

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…

adfree, arts and craft, Beach, bucket, Paintbrushes, painting, Painting & Antiquing Techniques, stencil, Tutorial

Summer Calendar and Our Bucket List

I don't know whether to be excited or dread that yesterday was the last day of school for my boys. I have some summer camps lined up for them, but frankly our summer schedule is all over the place. So much so that I need help remembering…

Home & Auto Maintenance, Pretty Handsome Guy, Product Review, Safety Gear

Rockin’ Out with Safety Gear – 3M Tekk Digital Work Tunes Review

I feel like I'm constantly shouting safety messages at you. But, I can't stress enough how important it is to wear hearing protection when you are exposed to loud noises. But, did you know that the noise doesn't even have to be super loud?…

Gift Ideas, gifts

Father’s Day Gift Idea – Golf Gift Basket

June is upon us, and that means that Father's Day is just around the corner! Do you want to be the "birdie" of your hubby's eye? Or maybe you want to give Dad a present that is above "par"! Well, I have a gift basket idea that is sure to…

Build It, drill, Home & Auto Maintenance, mailbox art, Uncategorized

Mailbox Post Requirements and Mounting Your Mailbox

When I took my custom mailbox to the postal service for approval, the postmaster handed me a form that details how a mailbox should be installed. Believe it or not, there are more requirements for the placement of the mailbox than the mailbox…

arts and craft, mailbox art, Paintbrushes, painting, Painting & Antiquing Techniques, Uncategorized

How to Paint a Miniature House

Yesterday, I unveiled my mini-me house mailbox. I appreciate the kind comments (even it they were coerced ;-). ) Today, I wanted to give you a little tutorial on painting a mailbox to look like your house. If you can color in a coloring…

adfree, Build It, Home Tour, mailbox art

Make a House Shaped Mailbox – a Lowe’s Creative Idea

June is almost here (although it felt like summer this weekend) and more people are spending time outside sprucing up their yards and improving their curb appeal. As you drive down my street you are greeted by beautiful lawns, flowers,…

About Me, Decorating, Home Decor, painting, Painting & Antiquing Techniques

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…

blue, Decorating, Door, painting, Uncategorized

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…

Do It Yourself, Dremel, drill, Fix It, Home & Auto Maintenance, screwdrivers, Toolbox, Tutorial

How to Remove a Stuck, Stripped or Painted Screw

Isn't it frustrating when you are trying to unscrew a screw and the head is stripped? Or some moron painted the screw and now you can't get your screwdriver into the slots. (I might have been the painting fool mentioned.) Luckily there are…

accessories, arts and craft, laundry room, Mudroom, Painting & Antiquing Techniques, stencil, Tutorial, Upcycling

Stencil Myself a New Door Mat

I picked up this plain vanilla door mat a while ago at a thrift store. I knew I wanted to transform it into something stencil-tacular. But, I couldn't decided on the right pattern. While at SNAP I was introduced to Royal Studio Design…

art, arts and craft, organizational tips

Creative Art Supply Storage

This week, I've been giving you a few glimpses of my true personality. I think I've mentioned before that I have a background in illustration. Well, we've known each other long enough, I think it's only fair that I show you a few…