We have a kitchen pantry dilemma on our hands. It didn’t start out that way but quickly turned into one. But before I get into all of that, I’m going to start at the beginning. Here’s our pantry right after I “Dollar Tree” organized it, everything in it’s special place. Complete with hanging shelves, colorful […]
Hey Girl! … err HEY GIRL?!?
When I found out that some awesome ladies were hosting a HEY GIRL linky party featuring our men I knew I had to get in on the action. View Post I always get a good laugh whenever I see Ryan Goslings baby blues and the words HEY GIRL followed by some witty comment about burlap […]
Everyday I Love You Word Art : An Affordable Word Art
I’m not afraid to admit that when it comes to buying gifts for my wife…I have some room for improvement! I normally dread holidays because I just don’t know what to get her. It’s not that I don’t know her likes and dislikes, it’s that I struggle with finding her the “perfect” gift on a […]
Pop-Up Photo Box
Earlier this month I got the February issue of Country Living. Do you remember last month when I took a simple dollar store pine box and made it into a monogrammed jewelry box? I gave it to my mother for Christmas. She absolutely loved it, that was until I took it back from her (she can […]
Custom Coffee Mug, Valentine Gift
I love the dollar store, they always have the best selection of items for the creative mind. This year for Valentine’s Day I wanted to make Matt something from the heart that combines two of his favorite things Coffee & Music. The best logical gift I could come up with was custom coffee mugs with […]
Tealight Lantern Goes Cordless & LED (IKEA Hack)
I’ve discovered that I have developed a love for lanterns. It could be their rustic nature…Or it could be that anytime I see one, I’m reminded of the first time Jacque and I ever went camping together (Insert pause for sentimental reader reaction…Ahhh)…Well, whatever it is, I’m drawn to them. And as a firefighter, of […]
DIY Dog Bowl Chairs {Elevated Feeding Station}
Being DIY/crafters we often run into situations where people have old furniture that they just “knew” we could do something with. More often that not this turns into a garage FULL of pieces I have NO clue what to do with! So when life gives you lemons (aka furniture you have no clue what to […]
Installing a Split Face Travertine Tile Backsplash
Believe it or not, I didn’t start this project with the intent of installing a split face travertine tile backsplash. The original plan involved the simple task of removing the old microwave and installing the new stainless steel one. But like many of my DIY projects, this one took on a life of […]