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arts and craft, Crafts, decoupage, E-6000

Fork Photo Holder Base

I want to share with you how to make an alternate base for that Fork Photo Holder you see above. If you will give me a few minutes, I'll show you how to do that. Materials: Fork (.25 each from Goodwill) Wooden base from craft store (cost…

power tools, Safety Gear, sander, Tool Tutorials

Miss Safe-T DIY 2011

This weekend I'm competing in the Ms. Safe-T DIY Pageant for 2011. What? You never heard of it? Well, let me tell you the competition is fierce. I'm up against 7 other beautifully safe women for the title. The final 8 contestants are…

Decorating, Destinations, Home Decor, inspiration, vignettes

Inspired by Spring Flowers

Oh happy day! My spirits are being lifted by the showy flowers that are blooming outside my window. This post is for those of you that are still suffering through this brutal winter. My thoughts are with you often, and I hope these colors help…

arts and craft, DIY, framing, No Solicitors

No Solicitors Sign

No Solicitors Sign We live on a quiet street in a peaceful neighborhood in Raleigh. Unfortunately, every so often, my son's peaceful naps were interrupted by: DING DONG! And when I answered the door, this is who greeted me. ARRGGGHHH! I…

Destinations

Shuttle Discovery STS-133 Launch – Feb. 24, 2011

Last week we were in Orlando, Fl for a little vacation. While there we celebrated Pretty Handsome Guy's birthday, went to Disney World – but best of all we witnessed a moment in history! On Thursday, February 24th, 2011, we watched…

Decorating, Falling in Love with Your Home, Guests

Creating a Focal Point – Guest Post by Two Story Cottage

As we say goodbye to February, I have one final guest blogger for you. It is with great pleasure that I introduce you to Erin from Two Story Cottage. If you haven't been in Erin's Two Story Cottage, she gives her readers a warm open invitation…

Decorating, Falling in Love with Your Home, Guests, Plants, vignettes

Decorating with Plants – Guest Post from Sand & Sisal

Today, I have another special guest for you. Kim from Sand & Sisal is here to share with us some tips for using plants to decorate and improve our homes. And the best news is that you don't need a green thumb to care for many of these.…

Decorating, DIY, Falling in Love with Your Home, Guests

Covering Unsightly Window Views – Guest Post from Sawdust and Paper Scraps

I hope you've enjoyed the posts on "Falling in Love with Your Home" in February. We're in the home stretch (yes, pun intended) now. Today I have my roomie from Blissdom, Sandra from Sawdust and Paper Scraps. She and I love our power tools, and…

accessories, decor, Decorating, Falling in Love with Your Home, Pillows, Pretty Handsome Guy

Changing Out Your Pillows for a New Look

Winter is almost over, and not a moment too soon! I have been hanging onto my Christmas cards and warm fuzzy pillows and throw (from Pier One). But, I have been feeling the Winter blues. So, I decided to make a quick change to the line up in…

Guests, Painting & Antiquing Techniques, Painting a Laminate Countertop

Faux Granite Painted Countertops – Guest Post by Creative Kristi

Hey all, I'm super excited to share a sweet friend with you today. I met Kristi at Blissdom and she is one of the most unselfish women I've ever met. She blows me away when it comes to her blogging knowledge and business savvy . But, what I…

Build It, Dog, Guests, Mudroom, organizational tips

Storage and Organization in Your Mudroom – Guest Post by High Heels and a Hammer

Welcome back, I have a very special guest today. She's another power tool junky, but she wears high heels (I myself struggle with that skill). Perhaps she will take me under her wing and show me some tips for wearing high heels comfortably. If…

Before and After, Build It, Falling in Love with Your Home, Guests, Landscaping, Landscaping & Gardening

Creating an Outdoor Oasis – Guest Post by Frugal with a Flourish

Yesterday we had a 78F day in NC. I spent most of the day raking leaves out of our planter beds. I was so thrilled to see little green plants poking through the soil. I don't know about you, but I am sooooo ready for Spring! Old man winter better…

creating moulding, Decorating, DecorChick, Guests, Stairway makeover

Adding Moulding to Your Staircase – Decor Chick Guest Post

Today I want to welcome Emily from DecorChick! Isn't she gorgeous! But, she's not just attractive, she is brilliant! (And fun to hang with.) Why do I think she's brilliant? Because she has one extra special, creative brain. Just look…

Electrical, light fixture, new light fixture

New Light Fixtures to Light Up Your House Love

Earlier in the "Falling in Love with Your Home"series, we talked about increasing natural light. Today I will be expanding on the topic, but this time I'm talking about the man-made type of lighting! As I mentioned in my previous post,…

Falling in Love with Your Home, painting, Painting & Antiquing Techniques

Isn’t it Amazing What a Little Paint Can Do?

No truer words have ever been spoken. I LOVE PAINT! I will always profess my undying love to this amazing mood changer! In the course of over three years (the time we've owned our house), we have repainted almost every room in our home.…

decor, Decorating, Falling in Love with Your Home, mantles, vignettes

Creating Seasonal Vignettes

I like to revitalize my love for a room by switching out the décor throughout the year. Decorating for the season gives the room a fresh look. Mantles are the ideal place to begin: Autumn Christmas Valentine's Day Springtime But,…

Books as decor, bookshelves facelift, Falling in Love with Your Home, Guests

I Love Decorating with Books – Guest Post from Honey We’re Home

On the heels of my de-cluttering post, I have a special guest who is going to show you how you can keep all your books and make them look attractive instead of cluttered! Hooray for book lovers!!! And once you see how she used her books as décor,…

Easy Step by Step Guide to Decluttering Your Home

de-clutter, Falling in Love with Your Home, Home Maintenance, organizational tips

Easy Step-by-Step Guide to Taming the Clutter

Need some help getting started on decluttering your home? This is an easy step-by-step guide with simple actionable steps to take. I'll start you out with small steps and before you know it, you'll be finished and loving your home again! Let's…

Decorating, Falling in Love with Your Home, Painting & Antiquing Techniques, Spray paint metal, storm door, threshold, wreath

Making an Entrance – Sprucing Up Your Entryway

Sprucing up your entryway. If your home is like ours, we have two entrances. The front door, and the door near our driveway. The latter is used about 95% of the time by us and our friends. Creating an inviting entrance for yourself…

Decorating, Falling in Love with Your Home, Hanging curtains, Removing Blinds

Removing the Blinds – Let There Be Light

Welcome back. Today, I'm going to show you how to maximize the amount of light that comes in your windows. In my last post I talked about scraping and painting your ceilings to help reflect more natural light into your home.…

ceilings, Falling in Love with Your Home, painting, Painting & Antiquing Techniques

Painted Smooth Ceilings – Falling in Love with Your Home

Welcome back. Many of you may participate or read a weekly WIWW (What I Wear Wednesday). Those women in blogland, they really know how to put an outfit together. I am seriously jealous because sometimes I feel wardrobe challenged. Maybe…