Tips and Tricks

A Piece of Cake Decorating

May 2, 2012

I am no Bakerella, and Joy the Baker has no need to fear as I hardly ever enter my kitchen to cook or bake. I do make a good cup of tea though and frequently throughout the day need to enter the kitchen to “put the kettle on” as my Irish friend, Neve says :) [...]

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In A Weekend…You Can Do…

April 20, 2012

Happy Friday Everyone! I love Fridays and want to celebrate the end of the work week with you in a way that I know will put a smile on your face. I get many emails from readers telling me that they love to create and decorate, but can never find the time and end up [...]

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Why I Like to DIY and Go Thrifting

April 16, 2012

Now that the warm weather has returned here in the northeast so has my get-up-and-go energy to go thrifting early on the weekends routine. I know some wouldn’t be caught dead poking around in a dumpster or think thrift stores and yard sales are only for people who are down on their luck. While I [...]

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Clothes Closet Hanger Organizing Trick

April 9, 2012

Hi everyone! I hope you had a nice holiday weekend. It was just beautiful here in Pennsylvania – almost summer like. I even got a sunburn yesterday as we sat outside for most of the day – too nice to stay inside. I began the ritual of Spring cleaning on Friday. I figured I better [...]

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My $20 Photo Studio

April 4, 2012

How to set up a mini photo studio in a home

I have been hard at work on the Creative Wall and now have all 3 frames completed. The only thing I need to add is the crowning touch to the wall. I will show you that next week. This 3rd frame on the Creative Wall is my mini photo studio. As a DIY blogger I [...]

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How to Organize Your Tools

April 2, 2012

If you have been following me the past week, you know I have been working on the “Creative Wall” in my Studioffice. This wall side of the room in general is where I create – hence the name I have given the room as it is more than just a home office – it is [...]

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How To Organize Gift Wrap

March 30, 2012

I finished Part 1 of 3 sections on the “Creative Wall” in my Studioffice that I have been working on. It is a place to organize giftwrap. Before making this organizer I had all my giftwrap stuffed into a planter style urn. Not a good system – as it ruined the paper. Now all my [...]

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DIY: Window Trim Painting Tricks

February 7, 2012

I have a confession, one that I know a DIY’er should be ashamed of. I have kept my problem to myself for some time, but now the truth must come out since I am redoing my studioffice and had to confront my problem head on. I dislike painting trim and woodwork! Dislike is not a [...]

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How to Make a Tissue Paper Flower Valentine Gift Box

February 6, 2012

I was going to entitle this post – How to make a G-Rated Victoria’s Secret gift, but that would be a little misleading since it isn’t an actual gift from Victoria’s Secret - just a re-use of their pretty boxes. I am also going to show you how to make a super easy tissue paper [...]

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Free & Quick Decorating Ideas

November 9, 2011

Does anyone know what time it is? Time for a quick decorative makeover for a metal wall clock with some spray paint, but not in the way you may be thinking. I have been moving things around in my family room and kitchen. I moved a small clock that was on the family room [...]