In the last post, I showed you some artwork that I made for one wall in the newly decorated front bathroom. The final cost was under $3.00. Decorating a bathroom on virtually no budget. Decorating a bathroom on virtually no budget Last year I found these great Martha Stewart shadow boxes on clearance for $1.00 each. I didn't have a project in mind at the time but snapped them up. Fast forward a year later. I took a hot glue gun and a scrap of leftover shower curtain fabric to conceal ... View the Post
Archives for September 2009
A new bathroom for $40.00
A few of you may remember the front bathroom when the Fashionista lived at home. It was very girly. Since she moved out I decided it was time to sandblast Sweet Boy out of our master bathroom and into his own space. I took color palette cues from his own room to link the spaces together as they are indeed across the hall from one another. A new bathroom for $40.00. A new bathroom for $40.00 Living my mantra of "low budget/use what you have" I was thankful for bloggy friends. Inspiration ... View the Post
Labor day a tribute to workers through art
Labor Day is a holiday often thought of as the last day of summer vacation. The time to put away the white shoes, pack a picnic, and enjoy a day outdoors away from work. Every day I am blessed by someone working somewhere. Many of my favorite paintings are images of everyday people hard at work. Labor day a tribute to workers through art. For the teachers, I love "The Naughty Schoolchildren" by French artist Theophile Emmanuel Duverger. Labor day a tribute to workers through ... View the Post
How does your lantern glow
One of my favorite blogs is Between Naps On The Porch. I know that many of you share this sentiment. Susan captures nature, creative makeovers, and tablescapes through gorgeous photography. Her images truly are "eye candy". Susan recently hosted a giveaway that was sponsored by the wonderful Colonial Candle. This amazing giveaway had two lucky winners for one of two lanterns featured below. You can bet your bottom dollar that I entered. How does your lantern glow Then life went on as it ... View the Post
How Anthro is lovely
The Fashionista has finished her summer internship. It resulted in a job with a sister store.Woohoo! I have to be the proud mom and show you a few of her efforts. Although I must apologize for the quality of the photos. I think it has something to do with the model featured in this shot. How Anthro is lovely. How Anthro is lovely Why do I think it is this particular person? He left evidence that he used mom's camera and now the camera is not working properly. Hmmm. Ok, back to the first ... View the Post