As I mentioned in an earlier post I have begun working on the man cave. We recently did a couch swap with the Fashionista. It resulted in A Free Couch For The Man Cave Updated for $12.00. A Free Couch For The Man Cave Updated for $12.00 You may remember the couch that was in this room. Not exactly “gamer” friendly. But the Fashionista has loved it since the day I dragged it home from the thrift store. Believe it or not, I WILLINGLY swapped it for this tired, worn out Ikea Ektorp ... View the Post
The Day I Gave My Kid $300 for a Back To School Budget
Here’s the backstory: Sweet Guy has been working on the Boy Scout merit badge on Personal Finance. One of the requirements is that he keep a 3 month budget calendar with the thought of keeping track of how an allowance is spent. In our home we don’t give an allowance. Chores are done as part of the responsibility of living in the home and helping the family as a whole. However, opportunity is given in that extra chores can be done for pocket money. I would like to say he eagerly does extra ... View the Post
Create Easy Greek Key Trimmed Curtains
Oh I love these curtains! I’ve mentioned before that the man cave is a very tiny space. It was probably built with an office space in mind or perhaps a nursery. There is just one very small window in the far corner of the room. (Why Mr. Contractor WHY?????) Given that the window is tiny and off set I didn’t really want to draw to much attention to it. The room is also very dark. Which makes taking decent pictures of the space a bit…difficult. Given the ... View the Post
Creating Miniature Paper Airplanes and Fun Crafts
It would seem that many people like paper airplanes and of course everything is cuter when it is miniature. This tutorial shares Creating Miniature Paper Airplanes and Fun Crafts. You can’t beat a good garland. Creating Miniature Paper Airplanes and Fun Crafts Particularly if it’s made from vintage maps and hung on the ceiling. Or on a cake. I adore this nursery mobile. I love a good love note or party invite. Which can lead to paper airplane confetti. What about a paper ... View the Post
I’ll Fly Away
Ask any woman to tell you about herself and 99% will say WHO they are… wife, mother, friend. Ask any man to tell you about himself and 99% will inform you about WHAT they do… lawyer, teacher, engineer. During decorating consultations with most married couples I have found that the men tend to be VERY concerned about where their awards and antlers will be hung. They care NOTHING about paint color or fabric. When I give a man a moment to tell me about their awards and then let the man know ... View the Post
Details from the Favorite 45 Birthday Party
Thank you so very much for all your kind comments and lovely wishes regarding the Favorite 45 Party. I spent the morning of my Joyeux anniversaire in French class. Afterward, it was a truly lovely day with my two fantastic kids. Here are Details from the Favorite 45 Birthday Party. When I began planning the party I thought about the age I would be turning… 45 and of course I couldn’t help but think about the 45 records from my youth. I found this vintage image on Pinterest and a party theme ... View the Post
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