Earlier this month I posted a peek of some clearance goodies I picked up to help with my winter decorating. I finally got around to it...BUT, I wondered why I was getting an unsettling feeling every time I walked by my mantel. I had mostly shopped the house and used items I love and use… Continue reading Cluttered or Clustered? or The Minor Adjustment That Made Me Stop Hating My Winter Mantel
Category: Handy Tips
The After-Christmas Christmas Home Tour
I have heard from many people that they have cleaned up the Christmas decor to prepare for a fresh New Year’s start. Since I decorate more for Christmas than most other times of the year I like to enjoy it as long as possible, so we usually start taking ours down January 2. I decided… Continue reading The After-Christmas Christmas Home Tour
Now I “Umber”stand – Mixing Custom Paint Colors
Actually, I already knew this from waaaayyy back when I considered myself more of a “crafter”…but Burnt Umber is my new best friend! I LOVE color…and I always feel happy when I see bright bold colors, but when it comes to the ones I surround myself with on a daily basis I want them a… Continue reading Now I “Umber”stand – Mixing Custom Paint Colors
Get Inspired and Take a Leap
If this is your idea of “living dangerously” then please, do it!! Life is too short not to take a risk every now and then. During our interview as a couple before husband was called to be Associate Pastor I think I made a statement similar to this: “If it’s not at least a little… Continue reading Get Inspired and Take a Leap
Isn’t She A-door-able?
Her name is Viviana, which apparently means “Lovely” in Italian. But, don’t tell my husband I actually gave this project a name…because he’ll just shake his head in disbelief {he just doesn’t speak silly-mushy-girly}. Here’ is how she came to live on my wall {and how you might be able to have her cousin come… Continue reading Isn’t She A-door-able?