You usually get to see the pretty, when it comes to my blog. The staged home, the tablescapes or my Garden, flowers...the "pretty". My front porch, all spruced up for guests and the seasonal decor. Well, not today! ...
With the upcoming gardening project of creating a larger dry river creek bed in my front yard, I wanted to gather some ideas and inspiration on creative ways to use rocks, plants and borders. Boy did I find some wonderful ideas!  ...
This Wainscoting Do It Yourself Project  really made an impact on how bright the backdoor entryway is looking right now. And it was inexpensive ...
I thought you'd appreciate an update on how the wainscoting is coming for the back entry. Using Galvanized tin and pre-primed lumber to add that Industrial look. ...
While cleaning out my Mom Cave I found out a dirty secret. I am having an affair with a hot body. The Sun I am hot for him.  ...
Several different ways you can easily update your kitchen cabinets without buying new ones. ...
Have you ever started dreaming of a landscape project and your budget didn't match up to your dream? Backyard fencing inspiration for the the DIYer. ...
I took the plunge and painted my kitchen table with chalk paint.  We bought this table about 6 or 7 years ago at a local department store and it has given us a lot of use over the years. But the color is just something I cannot stand anymore. ...
First and most important let me say I am thankful for you. For laughing, and showing your support through the 2015 trials, bugs, dirt and many many cuts and bruises. ...
A quick and budget friendly Do It Yourself Project to enlarge the front porch in one weekend This front porch reno was actually so quick and easy I couldn't believe it was really that simple. Plus the porch looks bigger now. And we did it all for $150.00 and some sweat equity. ...
Backyard DIY Project; How to fix a drainage issue A river rock stone creek bed is where we finished.  A drainage issue in our backyard is where we started. Having too much water being dumped and directed into the backyard. We found out that the previous homeowners had diverted all the water from one of our sump pumps into an old (cleaned out) septic tank. ...
I added summer touches to the butlers pantry, finally! Styling these shelves was such a fun project for me. I had the music cranked and just let my mind wander and just played. Played with color, texture and shine. ...
We finally seem like we are making progress around here with the Butlers Pantry.  We still have quite a lot of tiny little details to take care of but at least I can start to play with all the custom shelving I have. ...
Hi! I finally made my way back to my laptop to give you an update on how the butler's pantry diy project. ...
Kitchen Pantry Update - Part 3 Frustrated. Stressed out. and filthy. That describes me, my clothes, my home and my attitude. I envy people/couples who can point, click and say that is what I want and pay for it without a care in the world for budget. ...
Butlers Pantry DIY Demoing my pantry and the hall closet... Part 2.  I am shocked, I have to tell you. Really really, really shocked. I knew doing this would be filthy. There would be drywall dust everywhere.  ...
DIY Project - Taking out a non-functional closet pantry and replacing it with a more functional one. What does a blonde do when she’s trapped under 2 feet of snow? She plots, plans and wants a brighter more functional entry into her kitchen. So the existing pantry is being demoed and a new one installed on a different wall. ...
There is nothing like a fresh coat of paint to give some new perspective on your décor. Plus, winter time is the best time to do some DIY. Being stuck inside and not out in the yard….I get all kinds of ideas.  ...
Disclosure: PPG has sponsored this project by providing the paint. The opinions expressed in this blog postings reflect my honest opinion and experience with the products. Just in time for the holiday season I am unveiling our latest DIY project for a home decor inspiration. A freshly painted Living Room all spruced up for Christmas.    A new coat of paint for the old girl has really brought the light in! I said goodbye to the purple accent wall and cream tones on the other three just in times for Saint Nick and eggnog… ...
I thought I would give you an update how the Living Room is coming along with the new trim and the Antique wooden door I purchased. ...