DIY No Sew Blue Sky Curtains This is an easy & fun project that has endless possibilities. When decorating this fun free spirited craft room we needed a window treatment that was light and airy, let natural light flow in and gave way to daydreaming. What could be better than a fade to blue sky scene? I started off with inexpensive gauze fabric from Hobby Lobby. I used navy blue Rit dye, this is where you could dream big in any color. Gather a bucket with hot water, some scissors and you are ... continue reading...
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Abundance
I work best off a theme. Birthday parties, decorating any event really. A theme provides a launching point for the ideas to start flowing and pictures to start conjuring in my head. When my girlfriend and I were decorating for another friend we asked her a question to help us develop a game plan and feel for her space. We asked her, "Are you a mountain or a beach girl?" She said mountain. We both started seeing a room that was fresh, warm and cozy with a glimmer of girly glitz mountain lodge ... continue reading...
Where We Hunt: The List
In case you are late to the party I want to give you a complete list of all the unique and inspirational places we like to frequent. The last ten weeks have been a blast as I have shared the places our family spends time together on the weekends, looking for tiny treasures and making memories. Giving away tips and tools to help in your endeavors has caused me to really examine the places we go, what they mean to us and relive the thrill of the hunt that has lead to many an amazing find. When I ... continue reading...
Who Ya Gonna Call?
Call to me and I will answer you and tell you great and unsearchable things you do not know. Jeremiah 33:3 Just a little thought for the day. When I reach for my phone it is a good time to mentally recall the picture above. It is also a time to think on Jeremiah 33:3. Sometimes God helps me out when my desire is to call a friend for advice or to rant and rave about whatever has me in a knot. He helps me by an unanswered call. Then I can stop and process. Then I can make the right and rational ... continue reading...
Hung Out to Dry – Crib Rail to Laundry Drying Rack
Laundry Drying Rack DIY After dropping off my two big kids at school I drove the same way I always do. Like a beacon in the night this bright yellow gift shone from afar. Of course I drove straight over and rescued this abandoned crib from the fate of the dump. Neighbors eyeballing me like I was a lunatic. The next day I went back and picked up the mattress because it was still there and I couldn't just leave it all alone! (you saw it last week in the race is on) I'm kind of a sidewalk ... continue reading...
Where We Hunt: Antiques Week – Round Top/Warrenton
Tips For Round Top Antiques Week So glad you joined us for week ten, the final week of our Where We Hunt series. I saved the best spot for last! Antiques Week happens twice a year in Round Top Texas and some of the smaller surrounding towns. Towns like Warrenton, Burton and Carmine. Most people around these parts have at least heard of it, if not gone themselves. I believe we all don't know how lucky we are to live in such close proximity to one of the best antique/junk/vintage shows in ... continue reading...
The Race is On
We are a Nascar family. My husband was introduced to the sport years and years ago by my dad. They have enjoyed many a car race together. The races never fail to entertain - who gets the pole, what's the point structure this season, who wrecked who, did they pass inspection? It is a regular soap opera for men. No lie. I will have to admit it has sucked me in as well. My boys now watch a little bit, not as much as Daddy though. They all, however, are intrigued by cars. My husband is teaching them ... continue reading...
Junkyard Art
My major in college was Industrial Distribution. What is that you ask? Basically it is an engineering business degree. Sounds odd I'm sure for an artsy type girl. Anyway, one of my favorite classes was fluid dynamics. I'm sure this is the perfect opportunity to insert some kind of bar/drinking college joke, but I will pass. This really was a class I took and I really did like it. In our lab we had this large board with all kinds of tubes, valves and switches. There were other variables like ... continue reading...
Where We Hunt: Junk Yards
Welcome to week 9 of our series, Where We Hunt. One more week to go as we reveal our secrets, tips and favorite spots to hunt for the best junk around. Join us next Friday for the last hot spot and a SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT! This week we explore junk yards! Sounds like an obvious spot for junk right? I'm sure the owners of these establishments would much rather I refer to them by their proper name, Auto Salvage Yards. Sounds way more fancy. Now, this little gem of a hunting ground is a ... continue reading...
Goodbye My Dear Friend
Today I am not writing about decorating or junking or painting. Today I am hoping you will humor me as I pay a small tribute to my dear friend and companion, my dog Rusty. Todd and I got Rusty for Valentine's Day 1998, he was six weeks old. Rusty had a rough start. He was a pound puppy, a straight up mutt. He had kennel cough, pneumonia and distemper. Dogs don't usually live through stuff like that. The pound told us we could bring him back and trade him in. He already had our hearts ... continue reading...
