“Dispenser” is perhaps not the most accurate word to use, because it doesn’t actually dispense the toilet paper. Sorry. But it does neatly contain it for you, in a discreet yet visible way, so that no guest ever feels the need to rummage under your sink for an emergency re-stocking. I have this thing for [...]
Bringing Color & Spring Time Into A Rental Home
May 3, 2012 By
The coolness of winter is a memory for now, and springtime is here again! Spring is a season of renewal and refreshment, and it’s my favorite season of them all. I like my home to reflect the current season, and spring is so much fun to bring indoors. I got to work as soon as [...]
Handmade Baby Gifts (personalizing onesies and burp cloths)
April 26, 2012 By
Last month I showed you an easy way to make baby booties and today I’ll show you a few of the other baby gifts I have made. With basic sewing knowledge, you can make them too! Custom burp cloths: all you need is ribbon and a sewing machine. (Sometimes at Target they have ribbon sets [...]
Homemade Baby Booties
March 8, 2012 By
I love babies. And I love making things. I especially love making things for babies! Most recently I made these baby booties for a friend’s little boy. They didn’t take a lot of time and turned out so fun! You can make these booties following the Bitty Booty pattern from Heather Bailey’s blog, and see [...]
Never Lose Your Drinking Glass Again – a Chalkboard Glass Tutorial
February 27, 2012 By
As homemakers, it can be challenging to keep track of which glass belongs to each person in the house, especially if there are more than one or two people living with you. There are many different ways to combat the problem of 20 dirty glasses a day, but when I saw this tutorial on Pinterest, I [...]
When Is DIY a Bad Idea? Making DIY Fit YOU!
February 21, 2012 By
We all like to make improvements to our homes, and now with the addition to Pinterest in a lot of our lives we are constantly bombarded with all of these delightful DIY spaces, most with not-so-wonderful price tags. It is advantageous to gather new ideas, but keep in mind a few noteworthy things: Your personal [...]
From Cluttered to Organized: A You CAN DIY Closet Shoe Organizer!
February 20, 2012 By
The Problem: Shoes were everywhere! I have had many different types of shoe organizers that did a decent job. I have tried everything from a behind the door rack to the snap-together white, plastic shelves. These commercially bought shoe organizers were just not aesthetically appealing, and they did not hold the volume of shoes, which [...]
DIY Paper Craft Composition Notebook Journal
February 14, 2012 By
I am a journal junkie. Having a love for writing and list-making and quote-keeping, I need a place to jot down my thoughts, struggles, tasks, etc. There is no shortage of journal-types out there. Source: tortagialla.com via Christin on Pinterest Source: karenika.com via Christin on Pinterest Source: flickr.com via Christin on Pinterest Those are a [...]
5 Simple and Easy Ways to Upcycle a Sweater
February 13, 2012 By
Every so often, we go through our closets and cupboards and pull out clothing items that are too worn, too small, stretched, shrunk or not wearing anymore. The clothes go one of two places – Goodwill or my sewing table. I have had a stack of sweaters we don’t wear anymore just calling my name [...]
Ghetto Frames: DIY Organic Bloom Frames
February 12, 2012 By
I have fallen in LOVE with The Organic Bloom frames! I spotted these bad-boys some time last year and haven’t been able to look at traditional frames the same ever since. I love changing up my home decor often, so I can’t bring myself to spend big-bucks on a single piece; so in-turn, I’m kind of a [...]
