I don’t know about you, but keeping my kids' closets clean is a constant battle. Here is my idea for Closet Organization For Kids. Closet Organization For Kids When we moved in 6 months ago I just kind of unpacked and shoved it all in willy nilly. Time has not helped matters. I often hear the refrain “I’m bored” and I think the toy chaos contributes to that. Lego Storage The biggest issue was Lego’s. Sweet Boy LOVES Legos. But looking at this overflowing, unorganized bucket it really ... View the Post
A Knockoff of the Ballard Mirrored Table Topper
A few weeks ago I was looking through the Ballard Designs catalog and something caught my eye. A lovely table that was beyond my budget. So I wanted to make A Knockoff of the Ballard Mirrored Table Topper. A Knockoff of the Ballard Mirrored Table Topper I spied the Antique Mirrored Table Topper. In our home, we have two such tables that have a clear glass topper. I wanted it. Bad! But a topper to fit my large 36” table was $179.00. Yikes! So I thought and thought about how I could DIY ... View the Post
When You Don’t Have a Linen Closet
I grew up in a house that had a large linen closet in the hallway. My mother kept sheet sets in a pillowcase long before Martha Stewart suggested it. In the summer my Grandma Mary stored her winter bedding in its original box or tied with a satin ribbon in her linen cupboard similar to the image below. Here are some tips When You Don’t Have a Linen Closet. When You Don’t Have a Linen Closet When I lived in Germany our home did not have any closets. The linens were stored in a linen press. ... View the Post
How To Clean An Antique Crystal Chandelier with bloopers
This antique crystal chandelier hung in my mom Nadine’s house for many years. It was dirty so I set out to remove the grime. How To Clean An Antique Crystal Chandelier with bloopers. How To Clean An Antique Crystal Chandelier with bloopers When we cleaned out my mom's house no one else wanted this chandelier. There were even under the breath mumblings of “It’s ugly.” I pleaded its case “It’s an art deco chandelier. With real crystals.” No takers. Lucky me. It arrived safely in a box in ... View the Post
Bonne Année A Parisian New Year’s Eve Feast
I like to usher in the New Year at home with lovely cocktails and Hors d'oeuvres. Here is Bonne Année A Parisian New Year’s Eve Feast. Bonne Année A Parisian New Year’s Eve Feast There are certain elements that I love when creating a pretty presentation fit for a New Year’s Eve party. A collection of plates, forks, and napkins piled high on a silver tray sets a festive tone. Next of course is food. A lovely combination of sweet and savory goodness. For 2013 I selected a Parisian ... View the Post
Parisian New Year’s Eve Party Bonne Année
The dining room has been decked out in Parisian pizazz! Come celebrate a Parisian New Year’s Eve Party Bonne Année. Parisian New Year’s Eve Party Bonne Année Paper clock faces and gold balls adorn one window while another merrily wishes party goers “Bonne Année”! The Decorations Simple clock faces were found online, printed out on heavy cardstock paper and embellished with glitter. The banner was created with the “Harrington” font, size 600, and printed out on old atlas pages. The ... View the Post
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