Sarah Richardson PillowsI have always noticed Sarah Richardson's love or pretty pillows , way back to her Room Service days , those days she made the pillows herself, she loved the seamstress details and even used buttons . I have always longed for the design of the pillows here , she takes a stripe fabric and cuts it i…
Making a memo boardBefore I have decided lightening up is still in order , I love change , keeping things the same for me is boring . This memo board is located at the family computer desk , well the only computer desk , we use this all the time , it is crucial . But I have all this light and airy blue fabric just wai…
Earring frameThis little mirror was collecting dust in the basement , I took a little bit of screen and made a earring holder by hot glueing it onto the back. …
Fabulous Friday FindsI have a new little purchase , this very pretty table is just waiting for a paint makeover I have a new project for the weekend. Check out the dining set makeover I have found for you , doesn't it make you look differently at old sets like this , if the shape is good and the finish is dated = paint …
I was changing the sheets in the girls room when I realized I could make a duvet cover out of the flat sheets I do not ever use , it turned out so cute , I just sewed the wrong sides together on three sides and then sewed on ribbon to close the third side . Mason was using a queen sized comforter an…
Pairing back the layers in time for summerThe window fabric was feeling a little too earthy for me , a little drab, so in preparation for the summer weather that I am sure is upon us I decided to peel back and refresh the feeling of the room by removing the fabric overlay to expose the linen look light and airy romans , immediately the roo…
Just BeachyI really think I should have a second home, a cottage on a beach of course, this is exactly how it would look , fresh and happy and light hearted , full of charm and whimsy too. I am a huge fan of chalkboards , not just for kitchens as they can be a wonderful addition to many rooms, a place to expr…
Sugar Sugar Oh Honey HoneyI am baking and baking again , for Oprah's Ambassador's , our school is having an Asian Market , it is quite an event , the kids come up with craft's and treats to donate they turn the gym into a gorgeous Asian style market ,and the kids create and sell , the proceeds go to a village in China , we …
DecorrangingSo what do you think ? I finally found a spot for my new chalkboard , I was going to sell it , but now it is staying, the blue brightens up the room . I have been "decorranging" , that is right "decorranging" , I heard this term recently and it so discribes what I do on a regular basis , decorating…
How to beach a tableHow to beach an unbeachy table , first look for a table with something going on , details become better when painted , then clean with TSP , prime, paint , sand away to allow dark finish to peak through , buff to soften the feel , and enjoy . This colour is Pratt and Lambert "BAY" a soft pale yet br…
Poop composterI finally got my poop composter , now this little composter will NOT make usable soil but dispose and minimize the poop that my pooches create. I took the plastic poop garbage can I had , drilled holes all around .After the holes were in my husband sawed off the bottom of the can { so that when it …
How to make an ottomanhttp://chriskauffman.blogspot.com/2009/05/how-to-make-upholstered-ottoman.html…
Ottoman Envy /InspirationI saw this beautiful ottoman on 3 Peanuts a while back , it is the perfect piece I think , it made me long for an ottoman for my living room , I have always wanted one and this only made me want one more. I finally found one for my space , it is not the same but it is perfect for my room as it is a…