Freebie Fridays!
I thought I'd start doing a weekly post about the freebies I have scored during the week and the prizes I have received. I can't recall receiving any wins in…
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February 25, 2011
Sad it’s Over!
I am sad to report that 90% off Valentine's Day items at Target is over. Anything left lingering around at the store now is ringing up the dreaded INF (i.e.…
February 24, 2011
So What Wednesday!
I thought it'd be fun to play along with Shannon and her So What Wednesdays!. This week I am saying "SO WHAT" to:-So what if I went to the casino…
February 24, 2011
Target 90% off Valentine’s Day Goodies!!
Not even a snowstorm could keep me away from Target and their 90% off Valentine's Day clearance today! I went to three stores in total and am guessing I didn't…
February 22, 2011
Target 75% off Valentine’s Day Finds!
I don't think I have shared any of my Target deals here yet, but I am pretty much obsessed with Target's after holiday clearance sales. I before / on the…
February 21, 2011
St. Patrick’s Day Apothecary Jars
These are my St. Patrick's Day apothecary jars from last ear, but I wanted to share early in case anyone was looking for ideas. I want to do something different…
February 21, 2011
Valentine’s Day Apothecary Jars
Just in case you haven't done your Valentine's Day apothecary jars yet, here is what I put in mine! I thought about doing all pink ones, but could only think…
February 8, 2011
So What Wednesday!
I thought it'd be fun to play along with Shannon over here. This week I am saying "SO WHAT" to:-So what if I let L have Popsicles for breakfast sometimes.…
February 2, 2011
Valentine’s Day Mantle
I have to admit, I am not the best about keeping my mantle decorated. Christmas time is easy to keep it looking good, but for other seasons, I am often…
January 25, 2011
Christmas Apothecary Jars
The past few years I have been going with a red and white theme for my Christmas apothecary jars. But this year I wanted to do something different, so I…
November 28, 2010
Jersey Shore
When I first saw the commercial for MTV's Jersey Shore, I knew it was going to be my kind of show. I loved the True Life "I'm A Jersey Shore…
October 13, 2010
Closet Organization
I hesitated even posted these pictures, because I do not any of you to think I am some crazy hoarder. In reality, I am more of a stockpiler of things…
January 15, 2010
Organizing the Basement
Here in Midwest, basements are common. I know in many parts of the country, they are not typical. But we are lucky enough to have them here. However, basements seem…
January 13, 2010
Winter Apothecary Jar Ideas
After taking down all my Christmas decorations, things were looking very plain around here. I didn't want to leave my apothecary jars empty until Valentine's Day, so I decided to…
January 11, 2010
The Reveal of the Refinishing Project.
As promised, here is the final reveal of the bed refinished project! You can check out the before here. I dug around the basement quickly and threw on the first…
January 5, 2010
Update on Refinishing a a Bedroom Set
Well, I did not meet my Thanksgiving deadline, but I(*) did get it finished by the new year! Here are some "in progress" pictures. Please ignore our messy garage. That…
January 4, 2010
Project Goals for 2010
I hate to make new years resolutions, so I am going to call these my design "goals" for the upcoming year.-I have a few boring bathroom mirrors that I want…
January 1, 2010
Toy Storage Organization
Oh, the toys. I am sure I am not the only one out there overwhelmed with toys taking over the living room. When the toys are not in use, I…
December 30, 2009
Merry Christmas to Me!
Santa brought me the cake stand I have been lusting after! Now, I just have to figure out how I want to use it this winter. Any ideas?Oh, and one…
December 26, 2009
Our "Family Tree"
As I mentioned the other day, I decided to do two trees this year. For my traditional "family" tree, I decorated it with a mixture of ornaments I have collected…
December 23, 2009
The stockings were hung…..
I don't know about you, but we are ready for Santa. We have our stockings hung on the mantle and are just waiting for the big man to make his…
December 22, 2009
White Christmas Trees
I have been wanting a white Christmas tree for years. For whatever reason, I never actually went out and got one. I guess I was afraid it would look dated…
December 22, 2009
Ornaments in a Jar
I love to find different ways to display some of the beautiful ornaments they have for sale these days. There are so many great color themes out there (red &…
November 27, 2009
Christmas Apothecary Jars
I am not sure if this is my final product, but I wanted to share my Christmas Apothecary Jars with you. Let me know what you think. I usually do…
November 23, 2009
Outdoor Christmas Decorations
I know it's still a little early for outdoor Christmas displays (typically I stick to the after Thanksgiving rule), but I just couldn't wait this year. I showed you earlier…
November 20, 2009