Ridiculously Excited About Green Sheets
Ugh, I've been on the hunt for the right set of green sheets for so long it's ridiculous. No one should hold out as long as I have (9 months) out of sheer cheapness and persnickety color demands. At long [...]
Shady Lady
Since I'm such a daring individual, I plan to defy my HOA by burning tealights in a pair of these candle shades... I know. I'm c-razy.
Cabinet Painting Tip o' the Day
Do not bribe your partner into painting your cabinets by offering up an additional poker night with the boys (or girl's night out, whatever the case may be) without stipulating that this token of gratitude cannot be redeemed the night [...]
Update on My Office Chair Situation
Before the super-deluxe leather cleaner:After the super-deluxe leather cleaner:Yeah, I didn't see anything different either.Looks like I'll have to get creative.
My Supercute Bench
Wanted to show off my transformed Craigslist purchase: Check out the before pictures here. Lovin' it!
Art on Sale
Stumbled upon some art for a steal yesterday at Aaron Bros:These were regularly $59/each, but they were 30% off! And now you don't even notice we don't have a headboard yet...This is a 30x30 canvas by Jillian David. Regular price: [...]
How to Glam Up a Cheapo Bathroom
Our house was born with pretty standard-looking cheapo bathrooms. BEFORE: The '80s vanity light fixture, builder beige paint on the walls, Motel 6 laminate countertop, bargain basement cabinets, giant square mirror. It's enough to make a design guru weep. Well, [...]
Something to Sprout Off About
For a couple of bucks' worth of seed packets and some dirt, you can entertain and amaze your kiddos and (hopefully) beautify your space once everything starts growing like gangbusters. Plus, your kids will love it when you tell them [...]
Sneaky 4-Yr Old + Pristine White Office Chair
Phoebe recently...umm...shall we say, embellished my month-old office chair:Mommy no likee.The Mr. Clean Magic Eraser--which removed the crayon marks discovered last week on the carpet--didn't work. Jeb's trusty Goop-off didn't work.Heavy sigh.I'm determined to make lemonade out of this, so [...]
Sophisticated Princess Art for Your Disney-Obsessed Daughter
I've been eyeing these vintage Barbie prints at ZGallerie for a while now, as potential art for my Cinderella-Sleeping-Beauty-Ariel-Jasmine-obsessed four-year old. I figured it was a way for her to be surrounded by princesses (anyone in a pretty dress looks [...]