September 2011

How I Transformed a Coat Closet into a Pantry

September 30, 2011

Now that it’s fall and that “nesting” feeling is starting to sink in, I thought I would show you how I created and organized my kitchen pantry. You know that feeling – getting everything ready so that you are all comfy and cozy all winter long. It is kind of like a squirrel gathering as [...]

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My Crafts Closet–Ribbon Organization Tip

September 28, 2011

Want some ribbons? I have way too many that are in disarray. I promised myself I would get my studioffice organized before the holiday season begins so I can work more efficiently. Well September is almost over -time to get a move on and get it done! Look at all those tangled ribbons! How did [...]

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Perfect Pumpkins: My Fall Mantel

September 26, 2011

Did I ever tell you what one of my favorite things about fall is – besides crisp air, falling leaves, cornstalks, football, that cozy nesting feeling, and cider. It is PUMPKINS!!! I love decorating with them. I am a classic orange pumpkin lover – no chic white ones for me. I love the pop of [...]

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A Quickie Makeover

September 22, 2011

In my last post I talked about the positive things that have happened to me since starting my blog. What I don’t talk about much is the fact that since I started my blog my life as I used to know it has kinda been put on hold. My husband is one of the millions [...]

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I Have a Fairy Godmother

September 20, 2011

YES – I do have a Fairy Godmother – she is real and her name is Rachel. She unknowingly has granted me 3 wishes that I have been hoping would come true for me ever since starting my blog. She has been waving her magic wand and has made them come true. I feel a [...]

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How to Make a Fall Wreath for Under $10

September 16, 2011

It is Friday and that means two delightful things: 1. It is FRIDAY! and a beautiful one. That is worth celebrating. The air changed overnight. It feels like a fall morning. The sun is shining and the air is crisp and clear. What a delicious way to start the weekend. I had to do [...]

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Falling Leaves Pillow

September 12, 2011

Hello Hello…the sun is finally shining around here which is so nice after all the rain we received here on the east coast last week. I have my windows wide open and there is a slight breeze blowing in. I am loving it. The leaves on the trees here are still bright green and probably [...]

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How to Easily Decorate Your Front Door For Fall

September 9, 2011

Changing the wreath on my front door from Summer to Autumn is one of my favorite decorating rituals. It is one of the first signals to me that my favorite time of year is here. I always feel like celebrating after I hang it. Recently when I was getting some fabric at JoAnn’s Fabrics I [...]

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Happy New Year ! + A Giveaway

September 6, 2011

Happy New Year! Yep – you read that right. Happy New Year! To me the day after Labor Day truly begins a new year – more so than January 1st. On January 1st the calendar year may change, but most of us just go back to what we were doing before the holidays. In [...]

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How to Make a Wood Post into a Decorative Doorstop

September 2, 2011

Wow! It has been quite a week! Wildly exciting and wildly stressful at the same time. I can’t believe it is Friday already, but am very glad it is. I want to show you what I made over at Momtastic this week, but before I do I just wanted to update you on my site [...]