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12 Great Children’s Books
Books play such a huge role in our family, as I mentioned when I shared about how my kids and I made book donation totes to deliver to those in need. Reading is something I have done with all four of my children since they were tiny infants, as I feel strongly that establishing a love of…
12 (More) Why Didn’t I Think of That Ideas
Wilted Celery – Cut slice off bottom, Place in glass of water in fridge to recrisp.Slice of bread to prevent brown sugar from hardening. Other great tips for dealing with hard-as-a-rock brown sugar at TipNut.ZipperMagic Eraser bulkWrite with dry-erase marker on top of washer Amy @ Positively SplendidHaving grown up in a home brimming with…
How to Dress Up Furniture with Fabric
After sharing all about George’s nursery last month, I neglected to post about the little side table next to the upholstered rocker. Thank you so much to the reader who reminded me to do so by sending an email asking about this piece!I mentioned before how my goal in planning the nursery was to use…
Book Donation Totes
Happy Presidents’ Day, everyone! With many school-aged kids enjoying a day off, I thought today would be the perfect opportunity to share a project that enables children to use their creativity to benefit others! Books are the most crucial part of any child’s educational foundation. Sadly, there are all too many kids who lack a…
How to Install Board and Batten
Earlier this week, I revealed my Hallway Command Center, the backbone of which is my first-ever foray into the world of board and batten. My inspiration for this space came from the fabulous ladies at Shanty 2 Chic, who posted their own board and batten hallway project last year. Thanks, Ashley and Whitney, for the…
A Guide to Proper Pintiquette {Pinterest Tips & Tricks}
Like I’m sure many of you probably are, I am completely, totally smitten with Pinterest. I am confident that this newest online tool is going to change the very complexion of social media. Not familiar with Pinterest? It is a virtual pinboard that allows you to curate, or form collections, of the ideas you find online and…
Framed Custom Chalkboard and Magnetic Board
Yesterday I revealed my new “faux mudroom” hallway command center, my solution to our home’s lack of a mudroom or utility room. We’ve only been using the space for a few days so far, but it has already made our household so much more organized!As I was planning this project, I knew I wanted a…
Hallway Command Center
Back in January, I posted about my 12 DIY Goals for 2012, with one project assigned to each month of the year. I am happy to say I am keeping up with my goals so far, and my February project, a board and batten hallway, is officially in the books! My mom came in for…
Quilted & Piped Letter Tutorial
I recently shared my Valentine Mantel display, which includes a sweet little set of X and O letters as one of the decorative elements. I love taking something you can purchase ready-made and add a handmade stamp to it to give it my personal touch. These Quilted & Piped Letters are a project that accomplishes just…