When we first moved into our house (nearly 3 years ago...wha?!} the first room we painted was the master bedroom. It was an easy choice. I always paint my bedrooms a light blue. Always. I like my bedrooms to be serene, soothing, and callllllllmmmm. We bought a gorgeous upholstered headboard, some new bedding, and then I kind of got stuck. For the longest time, I wasn't quite sure what to do with this space. It wasn't until very recently that I hit a decorating stride in this room. ... Read More about Decorating the Master Bedroom: Mixing the Old and New
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Flowers in Tin Cans
I love the look of these fresh flowers in tin cans! Mr. Hoff, Miss L, and I have been really enjoying the warm weather this week! It feels so good to grill out and chase Miss L. around the yard...We literally have to chase her around, because she seems incapable of staying in her own yard. She's amazing at making up reasons that she has to leave. Last night she hopped into her Power Wheels and took off down the driveway. She waved and yelled something over her shoulder like, "Bye! I'm going ... Read More about Flowers in Tin Cans
A Spray Painted Lamp
...There is a funny story to this lamp, actually. It begins with my ears perking up when the principal at my school asked me if I wanted an owl lamp that she received years ago as a gag gift. She thought I might be able to do something cute with it. I, of course, happily agreed to take it off her hands. ;) I had a"bright idea" [see what I did there?] about what I might do with the owl lamp... I really regret getting rid of the original shade before I snapped a "before" picture, but you ... Read More about A Spray Painted Lamp
DIY Piping Table
This tutorial will show you how to easily make your own DIY piping table! I had to pinch myself when Home Depot recently asked me to take part in a DIY Challenge. I was all like, "Who? Me? For real?!" As it turns out, they were for real, and I (obviously) jumped at the chance to take part in such a cool DIY opportunity! They challenged 6 bloggers to use piping in a DIY Project. I quickly decided that I wanted to make a DIY Piping Table for my photography studio/work space. Butcher Block ... Read More about DIY Piping Table
How to Make a Message Board From an Old Picture Frame {$30 Thursday!}
There is something that never gets old about repurposing an old picture frame. (I see you. You're nodding your head. Good. I'm glad we agree.) I've been on a decorating kick in my classroom, of all places, and I needed a special piece that would catch the kids' attention and motivate them. I thought a bright message board with some big, bold letters would do the trick... I've had this really cool, old picture frame from my grandma's basement for a couple of years. It's been spray-painted ... Read More about How to Make a Message Board From an Old Picture Frame {$30 Thursday!}