When I was a little kid, I loved looking through the circular from Big Lots and picking out all kinds of seasonal decorative items. I'd save up my allowance and buy a few items to ... Read more >>>
DIY Marble End Table Makeover
A few months ago, I was picking up a file cabinet from our local Habitat for Humanity ReStore for an episode project. (If you don't know what that is, you should check to see if ... Read more >>>
Featured on Today’s Homeowner: Summer!
When I think of summer I think of sitting outside sipping tea, air conditioning, and going to the beach. And when it comes to our homes during this warm, sunny season, 2 of the 3 ... Read more >>>
DIY Large House Numbers
Did you know that you're required to have the street number of your house clearly visible either on the house itself or on your mailbox? I remember reading that when I was ... Read more >>>
Skeeter-Free Zone
One thing we learned very early on while taking care of our little baby girl, Mary Helen, is that she LOVES being outside! She could be pitching a fit and as soon as she is ... Read more >>>
Chelsea’s Choice: Rockin’ Hardware
I love finding "cheats" to creating a new look without a lot of work. And one of those easy ways to revamp your kitchen or bathroom is changing out the drawer pulls, cabinet knobs, ... Read more >>>
Stripping Latex Paint
As documented on my previous post, I had a bit of a rough time with my thrifted Last Supper print.I came to the decision to strip the red paint from the wooden frame to get ... Read more >>>
Hanging in the Dining Room
A few months ago, my husband, mom, dad, baby, and I went to visit my uncle who lives in my dad's hometown of Marianna, Florida. It was the first time Brandon and Mary Helen got to ... Read more >>>
Living Space Designer
After completing my herb garden centerpiece, the area to the left of my outdoor seating area was looking a little bare. (Tutorial on my outdoor painted rug can be found ... Read more >>>