Quick Tip Thursday

OK readers…We were gone to Omaha last weekend and when we got back I had tons of stuff to do so didn’t have time to write a blog.  So my “Quick Tip” is a day late  (And I’m trying out a new blog appearance so I needed to do a post to see how it [...]

Decorating for the Holidays/Seasons

Hi All, I wanted to write a post about decorating for holidays/seasons other than Thanksgiving or Christmas.  But every time I started to write something, it began to sound a little like a “how to sermon”.  And that is not my intent. So today’s post is going to be written by you the reader, at [...]

Quick Tip Thursday

Hello Everyone! Some people call me OCD when it comes to accessorizing my bathrooms..and client’s bathrooms.  OK, I admit: I probably am slightly guilty of that But I got the idea from reading one of Rachel Ashwell’s books…she’s the one who made Shabby Chic a “big star”.   She said she tries to purchase products [...]

Lights, Lamps and Mirrors…How do YOU use them?

I know that question sounds funny but some people get stuck on the idea that mirrors are only for seeing one’s self in and lamps and light fixtures are purely for making a room brighter. I’ve sorta been on a lighting kick lately as you recall from my post about the chandelier Eric and I [...]

Thanks Readers!

After a wonderful weekend complete with a well-attended and fun open house we held at our new home, I just wanted to thank all of my blog readers! My list of followers keeps growing! If I can help you with even one small idea that helps you “LOVE THE HOME YOU’RE IN … AGAIN!” then [...]

Another DIY/Knock-Off Project: Tripod End Table

Hello! Apparently Eric and I are on a DIY, knock-off roll these days! In other words, we’re trying to feather our new nest with nice things that don’t cost a fortune. This is a floor lamp I really like from West Elm.  Cost $149..on sale now for $119.  Not bad as lamp prices go but [...]

More Knock Off Lighting Fixture Photos

More Knock Off Lighting Fixture Pics! In yesterday’s post I told you all about the knock off lighting fixture my hubby and I sorta “created” from inspiration photos. Today I just wanted to post photos of it in the daylight.  This is one of those things that, at least in my opinion, looks pretty both [...]

A Pretty Cool Knock Off Chandelier!

Hey All, I just couldn’t wait to put up our knock-off chandelier my husband Eric and I made today!  OMG!  We are both SO pumped about this! (And I’m blinded from staring at the finished product so much.  Haha! It’s pretty bright!) If you remember, I showed you here in yesterday’s post two examples of lighting [...]

And yet another post about Lighting

What do you get when you like this, and this but have something like this to work with, and your budget is small? You’ll see in a few days! Hope you’ll come back to check out the final result! Surprises are fun and using what you already have is great! Redesign works…I use it for [...]