coffee sipping, paint slinging, fabric loving blog
It's hard to believe that it is almost Easter! We are still getting snow in the midwest, so it makes it even harder to imagine we are almost into spring. I made this jelly bean topiary last year, but made a few grand mistakes. It is a super easy project, so it has nothing to do with skill level. I had a great idea that I would have my then four year old twin boys help. Hot glue and four year olds is just not a good idea. The project … [Read more...]
I love projects that are pretty easy to put together when it comes to my boys. I think my type-A personality can take over wanting the end project to be perfect, so I often forget to take a deep breath and let them create. I usually look for ideas that will not cause me to have a coronary in the process and instead allow me to spend quality time with them. This project did just that...they were creative, mom was calm. We picked up a … [Read more...]
Want to know the perfect girls' weekend in my world? It includes a milk paint class, learning how to use a skip-it and going out for sushi. One of my dear friends owns a local store, The Little Golden Fox. She recently starting selling Miss Mustard Seed's Milk Paint and offers workshops on how to use the paint. Have you tried it? It is AMAZING! The colors are gorgeous, the prep is easy and it makes anything look vintage. We … [Read more...]
Are you interested in making your own curtains, but don't even know where to start? I've put together a simple guide to help you pick out the style and measure the amount of fabric needed for each panel. Picking Your Curtain Style: Start out by deciding what look you would like for your space. The most common curtain with be your floor length curtains. Floor Length Curtains - Usually fall about 1/4" to 1/2" from the floor. This a … [Read more...]
Our kitchen was on The Kitchn. Now that's a funny sentence. A part of Apartment Therapy, The Kitchn is inspiring cooks and nourishing homes. I was so excited when I flipped it open and saw our kitchen in this post about using a dresser for extra storage in your kitchen. We painted this IKEA Tarva 6-drawer dresser to give extra storage in our kitchen. Right now, you will find dish towels, play-doh, paint and crayons in those … [Read more...]
Last year, I attended the Influence Conference in the fall. And it was. Life. Changing. It was a whole new way of looking at blogging, on-line community and encouraging others. About spreading the Good News and living as an example. So, when they announced an Influence Network I was thrilled. The ladies behind this organization are REAL and wonderful and full of love and spirit. Before the conference last year there was a link-up for … [Read more...]
