A cheap decorating idea for animal crates. Those precious animals that have the good fortune to live in our homes as members of our family, come with some unsightly accessories. {We can no longer remember that this toy was, but it’s Homer’s fav-o-rite!} Homer is a very large, very sweet 120 lb. German Shepherd {he’s [...]
Hog Rings are invaluable around the house and for do it yourself people. Yes they really do use rings in farm animals. I however, have found other uses for hog rings. They are a “C” shaped piece of metal that comes in different sizes and types of metal. You can buy hog rings and the [...]
Decorating by Disney…you might have notice I haven’t posted in a week and a half. We went to Walt Disney World. If you want to go back to being a kid again…and who doesn’t?? I recommend spending time in the funnest place in the world. Of course I gathered some design inspiration…after my head stopped [...]
I love photo do overs…love them so much I did a photo do over do over of my son’s new apartment. Did that make sense?? Anyway…since I’m stupefied by tv, and the kids thought the first one had too much color. See all the color here. I did another one, this time using my fav [...]
Transformation of the TV, is your sofa ready? The future of TV will change our view of the sofa. An article on Houzz stated Steve Jobs took 8 years to pick a sofa. The sofa will become important because people will be able to peer into your living room. Instead of telling Siri to call [...]
How to use a jigsaw for the handy ladies in the crafting world. Things the manual may not include….but please take the time and read the manual too. Number 1 ~ Don’t leave the store without trying the jigsaws on for size. Hand size. Most hand tools are made for larger man hands and not [...]
The truth is…my fresh flowers on the mantle were looking a bit sad. Time for something different and maybe a bit longer lasting. Especially since these have been on the mantle for hum…about 3 weeks. Oophs! Since I’m so happy with the big flowers I cut out with the cameo, and I didn’t cut out [...]
My son, daughter~in~law, and grandson moved to Denver. We are a bit sad and a bit happy. Denver is an awesome city and they will have incredible opportunities and develop a great life in Colorado. Last night they texted pictures of their new apartment. As you can see below…no furniture yet. They’ll move furniture in [...]
A quick post to show what I have been busy with lately. Making wooden signs for our local Humane Society’s new Thrift Shop. Lots of signs for the different departments. Lots of signs. The lettering was all cut out with the silhouette cameo. Then simply glue on the painted and distress boards. Easy Peezy!
You know when you see something in a magazine or catalog and love it? I usually pick the one thing that’s not being advertised or available for sale. I was flipping through the Pottery Barn catalog and saw how they displayed an old scale with coral. *Photo of Pottery Barn Catalog* Sorry for the picture…I [...]
Do you have a favorite childhood story? Did it mess you up? I do and it messed me up! The Little Red Hen from Golden Books was my favorite story. I loved the way my grandpa sounded out the animals. Tickled me to no end! He would read it over and over and again once [...]
I’m redoing the area upstairs between our two guest room and turning it into a craft room. One thing I will need to organize ribbon is a box…a ribbon box! You can read the beginning steps here. Finally found an inspiration picture… *Picture from Home Decorators* There is not one thing I do not adore [...]
