Our home is a scent-free zone. Everything right down to our hand soap and laundry detergent is unscented. Not only do we like it that way but it's also a necessity. David has a sensitivity to all scents, natural and chemical. I'm fine with the actual scents of nature (ie. flowers, trees, plants, herbs), however I become extremely ill around chemical scents. I suffer from MCS (Multiple ... continue reading...
Unhinge Hardware
There's a lot to be said about first impressions. It could very well be an impression that lasts forever regardless of what happens from that point forward. If you're talking with a real estate professional, they'll more than likely mention how important curb appeal is. Curb appeal = first impression. It's what people will remember about a house. Your house. And more ... continue reading...
DIY Flower Crown Tutorial
We recently had a special photo shoot with Kennedy. I'm not quite sure who was more excited about the shoot, ten year old Kennedy, or me. We had our favorite professional photographer, Irene, come to our home to work her magic. It was awesome, fabulous, brilliant and magical. I can't wait to share the finished project. In preparation for the photo shoot I made a flower crown for Kennedy ... continue reading...
DIY Tiny Gift Boxes
With three full bathrooms it's a given that we have a good supply of bath tissue on hand to always be guest-ready. We thought it would be fun to recycle our empty bath tissue rolls. With a little bend here and another there, you get DIY tiny gift boxes. They're perfect any time of the year, especially for gift cards. Supplies: Empty bath tissue rolls Wrapping paper Ribbon ... continue reading...
Easy DIY Patriotic Candles
Today we have a quick tutorial for easy DIY 4th of July Patriotic Candles. In less than ten minutes you can have festive candles for your celebration table, mantle or anywhere else you want to spread the patriotic cheer! Supplies: Two candles - I bought several boxes of red candles for less than $3.00 at an after Christmas sale Twine - approximately 18 inches depending on the size of ... continue reading...