Recently I repainted the front door again, and I want to share a few easy tips for how to paint your front door. How to Paint Your Front Door I've painted my front door a couple of times now...and as far as I'm concerned, if you've done something a couple of times, you're pretty much an expert, no? I recently repainted our front door, and I thought it would be the perfect "basic" tutorial for our first edition of "Back to Basics". What you'll need to Paint Your Front Door: ... Read More about How to Paint Your Front Door
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Decorating For Fall
I will show you how to transition your summer decor into fall. I feel as though I should start this post by taking a moment to congratulate ourselves for making it to Friday. Am I the only one who feels the need to celebrate the fact that I made it through the week in one piece? Between Miss L.'s new school routine, Mr. Hoff's travel schedule for work, my teaching job (and photography jobs), I think I might have been hanging on by the teensiest of threads this week. But we did it. Go us! ... Read More about Decorating For Fall
Fall Front Stoop
This fall front stoop is decorated with cowboy boots, flowers, pumpkins and pretty autumn leaves! Oh, well hello there, fall. You're making yourself right at home this August, aren't you? With your chilly morning temperatures, cool evenings, and shorter days... I never remember it feeling like fall so early in the year, but I'm embracing the cooler temps and approaching change of season by wearing jackets...and sprucing up my front stoop for fall! I recently repainted my front door a light ... Read More about Fall Front Stoop
Ideas for Decorating with Old Windows: Old Window Frame Mantel
My love for old windows runs deep. When I see an old window, no matter how dirty or gross it may be, I feel an instant connection to it. I want to bring it home, clean it up, and turn it into something special. Old windows have stories, old windows have souls, old windows are wise. Did you like my use of personification there? Six years of teaching fifth-grade writing coming in handy when writing blog posts! ;) The reason I love old windows (and doors and antiques) so much is that they ... Read More about Ideas for Decorating with Old Windows: Old Window Frame Mantel
20 Must-Try Fabric Projects
These 20 must try fabric projects can infuse a lot of personality into your decor. Fabric is one of the easiest ways to add a punch of personality to a space. Easy to switch out, change-up, and create fabulous projects with, fabric can be a a DIYer's best friend. You don't have to have a lot of money or experience to create a fantastic fabric DIY either. We were amazed with the creativity and ideas you all brought to August's Get Your DIY On link party, and we're happy to share our 20 ... Read More about 20 Must-Try Fabric Projects