So yesterday there were two posts that showed up on my blog. Arghhhh! This one entitled Creating a French Garden in the Southwest Extending The Patio and how I created a container garden using blue pots. Day 30 Two Posts in One Day Again Alas the goof was not mine this time. So, another “new” post will show up later today. I share my thoughts on what I really learned while writing this series on Thursday. Extending The Patio A few months ago our family moved into a new home. Throughout ... View the Post
An Inexpensive Pet Bed
When we first moved into our new to us home I had dreams of creating a built in sleeping area for Rudi and Franz in the laundry room. I ended up creating An Inexpensive Pet Bed. I had dream of building an area with a bit of beadboard and molding. An Inexpensive Pet Bed So I went to my favorite décor haunts looking for two matching dog pillows to place in the room temporarily. Crickey! $30 for just one simple dog bed!!! No thank you! I put on my thinking cap and remembered I had two extra ... View the Post
Back To Cool
Last week I went back to school shopping with Sweet Boy. As we embarked on our quest I asked him if there were any specific items that he was looking for. It was time for Back To Cool. Back To Cool His reply: “A white shirt, pants I can roll up and definitely a vest and suspenders.” Luckily, I had just swallowed my big gulp of Pepsi. I tried playing it cool and said “That’s an interesting combination. What is your inspiration?” “Mom, you know how sissy (aka The Fashionista) loves One ... View the Post
Installing New Lighting So Easy A Ten Year Old Can Do It
Sweet Boy recently learned how to install a wall sconce. Here is a tutorial on Installing New Lighting So Easy A Ten Year Old Can Do It. Installing New Lighting So Easy A Ten Year Old Can Do It Let me start off by saying that moving during the summer with a child home 24/7 is no easy task. We’ve found the best way to keep from hearing “I’m bored!” is to involve Sweet Boy in various projects. I would also like to calm any fears regarding having our son work with electricity. Let me assure ... View the Post
Summer of Design Secrets Paint Tips, Tricks and What Not To Do
I have spent the past two weeks painting my entire house. Yes, you read that right. Two weeks. I thought it would take about four days. Silly me. I ended up having to paint each room a total of 3 coats. Yikes! I thought I would share Summer of Design Secrets Paint Tips, Tricks and What Not To Do. Let’s start out with how you shouldn't paint because it makes me smile. At first glance Mr. Décor thought our home was move in ready. Silly rabbit. I quickly pointed out to him that the colors were ... View the Post
Happiness Is
So far this summer I have moved, painted an entire house, sent my firstborn out into the world all while trying to entertain and nurture an active 10-year-old boy. It has been worthwhile but exhausting. I felt as if I could use a bit of a pick me up. Happiness Is: My darling girl has been living in California for several weeks now working as an intern for a fast rising fashion house. To say that I have missed her is an understatement. My sweet California blond. In the past, she has also been ... View the Post
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