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As a true Pinterest fanatic I pinned a window family frame from Domestically Speaking and hoped to incorporate the idea somewhere in our home. When my husband came home with all these free windows recently I knew I could turn one into a fabulous accent wall in our kitchen. This project actually had three parts. The … [Read more...]
DecoArt sponsored our Google+ Live Hangouts on Air at Crafty Hangouts and sent all of us a few products to have fun with. (You can watch my video here.) I've shared before about our special plate used to celebrate special days in our family. When DecoArt included glass chalkboard paint in our package I was excited to give it a try. My … [Read more...]
Dictionary.com says a fiasco is "a complete and ignominious failure." I won't go so far as saying our latest attempt at saving money was an "ignominious failure" but it was a crazy mess! My son Joshua was home from college for his Easter break (the only time we'll see him during the semester), and this one particular day coincided with … [Read more...]
Other than a wreath on my front door this vintage tablescape is the first sign of Easter in my home! If you've been following along with our kitchen makeover you can see a sneak peek of our kitchen table and chairs makeover in these pictures. As usual, my DIY hubby did a great job! For my Easter tablescape I used pink/mauve chargers … [Read more...]
Our kitchen makeover is moving along! First there was the Chalk Painted Hutch and the Mason Jar Chandelier. Then last week I shared our Fence Board Backsplash, a totally cool idea for using fence post scraps in the kitchen. One of the smaller projects that gave our kitchen a pop of color and fun was the whimsical canisters. My … [Read more...]
This giveaway is now closed and the winner is: lisafarnham@carolina.rr.com We are excited to kick off our March Into Spring Cash Giveaway. Some lovely bloggers who love their readers and myself have joined up to bring this $110 Cash Giveaway to you. Joining in the fun are Marty's Musings, De Su Mama, Mothering From Scratch, Inspired by Family, … [Read more...]
To think it all started from this little jar I bought at a thrift store. Yes, the inspiration for an entire kitchen makeover came from this simple jar. I fell head over heels in love with the color. I've showed you how it all began with this piece, a chalk painted beauty transformed from a 1970's dated china cabinet. The next … [Read more...]
From Marty: I'm so excited to finally be sharing this project! With all the seasonal projects I've been working on (both Christmas and Valentine's Day) I was waiting until I had enough time to devote to this post. So here it is from my handy hubby Tim! Tim: Let me start by saying that this project is not for everyone, for a number of … [Read more...]
We have lived in our home for 22 years and have watched both our family and home transform over the years. From one child to two, then add in three adopted siblings. Watch a daughter get married and leave home and a son go away to college. Changing rooms and purposes and hearts in the process. Our home is evidence of the love we pour into our … [Read more...]
This giveaway is now closed. The winner is #18 jayedee! Thank you to all who entered. I have one copy of The Odd Life of Timothy Green to give away to one of my readers. Must be from USA or Canada. Leave a comment on THIS POST and include your email address. Giveaway closes December 1. To read more about the movie click on the … [Read more...]
Welcome! What started out as a little family journal in 2008 has turned into a passion for sharing my life, faith, adventures and dreams as a DIY, crafty, bargain hunting, homeschooling, memory keeping mom of both biological and adopted children. Make yourself at home! Click here to read more about me.
