One of my friends recently suggested that we make something like this reclaimed wooden box she found on Pinterest. I love it and was on board immediately. I decided to make a sample box to see what supplies and tools we will need when we get together. This was a very easy and relatively quick project. I… Read More
So for starters, I totally know how childish that sounds trust me. I also know that my very emotional reaction to finding out I’de been unfriended recently may have been a “little over the top”, but it hurt. Like really hurt. Especially because it was from my former BFF. (or so we joked) Any girl can relate to this… Read More
I just had to share this delicious recipe. EVERY time I make this Chicken Piccata dish my entire family is delighted. I get “this is the best dinner I’ve ever had”, ” Mom, this is better than the last time”. Seriously. The recipe is from the beautiful and talented Giada De Laurentiis via The Food Network. It’s actually… Read More
Happy St. Patrick’s Day! We sure are seeing green around here today ! Well, not outdoors unfortunately but certainly indoors! My two daughters (ages 10 and 12) will certainly be surprised today at lunch when they see all of the green inside their lunch bags. what’s inside: pickles, lime yogurt, snap pea snacks, green jello, kiwi, turkey and… Read More
2014 was a BIG sign year for me. I wholesaled many signs to some local shops. I also sold some signs on my own, gave some a gifts, donated a few, and also held a class on how to make your own sign. (that was SO fun !) Most of the signs I made in 2014 were… Read More
As requested by my two lil’ ladies, they wanted their entire bedroom to be beach-themed. They are such beach girls so I did my best to honor their wishes, you can see their beach room here. So keeping that in mind, I decided to make two faux capiz shell chandeliers for above their window seats. These chandeliers… Read More
Imagine my surprise and excitement when I stumbled upon a big box filled with colorful leather remnants and scraps at an estate sale last winter. I bought a handful that day, but I returned the next to buy the entire box. I wasn’t sure exactly what I would use the leather for, but knew something would inspire me. Since then,… Read More
At least a year ago I started refinishing the two nightstands in our master bedroom. The nightstands were purchased from Pottery Barn over 15 years ago and started off a bright white. Over time, they just started looking worn, and not the “good worn”. So last year, I decided to make my own chalk paint with… Read More
After a VERY loooooong winter here in New England, it is so exciting that spring is just around the corner. Isn’t it ?? Well, maybe around the corner is just a little optimistic considering all of this snow and ice we still have, but according to the calendar, it is. It was actually mild and sunny… Read More
Okay, it was really strange. Last week when I was out and about in my town, there, sitting in a giant snow bank was an antique dresser drawer. Just one drawer. No dresser. No other drawers. Weird right ?!? Totally. I passed by bewildered, as I continued my errand run. But I just couldn’t stop thinking of… Read More