In the most recent upgrade to our kitchen, Jacque and I decided that it was time to retire our Ball Jar Pendant Lights. We’ve loved having such unique fixtures, but they just don’t fit the direction we’re looking to take the kitchen.We decided that the kitchen was in need of not only a lighting update, […]
How to Make a Workshop Chalkboard {Lowes Creator}
Have you ever found yourself working on a project out in your workshop needing to write a measurement down, only to find your pencil and paper missing in action? Well, that happens to me Jacque all the time! I wanted to come up with an idea that would alleviate that problem, but also add a […]
How to Refinish Rusted Patio Furniture
This post is a collaboration with 3M DIY. To keep up-to-date on projects, products and sampling visit 3MDIY.com. I spent most of the beautiful spring this year feeling sick and exhausted. That’s pretty much how the first trimester goes for most women. Since I spent most of my time napping and trying to keep food […]
Free Printable Weekly Menu Planner
Wake up, wake up, wake up, it’s the first of the month! Shew, okay now that I have that out of my system I’ll start over. It’s the 1st of the month and you know what that means; 21 FREE printables in one place! When the baby arrives in December there will be a lot […]
Winter Wonderland Holiday Lamp Challenge
Okay so I totally know it is August and 90 something degrees outside but I’m dreaming of cooler temperatures. And truth be told I was challenged by Lamps Plus and Hometalk to give a clear fillable lamp a holiday makeover! Since our little one is due to arrive around December 6th it doesn’t hurt me […]
Houndstooth Stencil Messenger Bag
When a brand contacts me about a new line of products from a company I already love I get excited. When DecoArt contacted me about their new line of Americana Multi Surface Satin paints and stencils I knew I had to try them out! They sent me out so many colors I had a hard […]
Kitchen Countertop Makeover
A while back I took a plunge and showed you all our kitchen tour. I love the open space our kitchen offers, but the countertops … not so much. They are an interesting tan/beige/pink color full of nicks and stains from the previous owners. So when Encore Countertops (found HERE) contacted me about possibly trying out […]
Before and After Contest Supporting Habitat for Humanity
I’m not sure what I am more excited about the fact that I get to share this awesome DIY contest with all of you or the fact that we were asked to be part of such an awesome cause! Not only am I co-hosting this contest with OPC’s The Better Half but I also get […]