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Wire & Cord Management Idea

May 3, 2013
Wire and Cord Organizing Idea for an Office

There is something missing around my desk. Look a little closer – can you see what is missing? I did a little cord management yesterday. All the needed, but pesky cords and wires that go to my lamps, computer, and chargers – GONE! I have been meaning to corral and manage all the cords since [...]

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Chalk Painted Kitchen Dishtowel Rack

May 1, 2013
Love this chalk painted towel rack that InMyOwnStyle made

Way back in August of last year, Ed and I helped our oldest move into an apartment close to the medical school she is attending. The previous tenants had just moved out.  The place was not clean yet, so I took it upon myself to at least start cleaning the kitchen until the cleaning company [...]

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Decorating With Appliances: My Love/Hate Relationship

April 29, 2013
Decorating with kitchen appliances

Last week my dishwasher touch panel started acting up. On Friday – it died.  You know what that means, don’t you? Something I hardly ever have to do – I had to wash and dry ALL the dishes, pots, and pans we have used since then by hand! It has been life altering.  :) I [...]

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Decorating Details: Shelf Trim

April 26, 2013
Decorating with Ribbon Shelf trim

Sometimes it is the subtle little details that can make the biggest difference in the appeal of a decorated room.  They catch your eye and take whatever they are embellishing up a notch on the style scale.   I love the decorating details and enjoy finding ways to add them to every room.  They are the [...]

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Decorating on a Budget – Project: Help Me Decorate

April 25, 2013
Decorating on a budget ideas and decorating advise

I receive a lot of mail, emails with decorating questions about decorating on a budget.   I am truly touched that so many of you want my opinion, but I receive more requests then I can handle. If you have sent me a request for decorating advice and I have not gotten back to you, [...]

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Mini Design Inspiration: Blogger Business Cards

April 22, 2013
Creative Design Blogger Business Cards

I just got back from a 5 day trip to Utah to attend and speak at the Snap Blogging Conference.  It was inspiring, fun – and exhausting! I went to meet other bloggers, learn new things, and to speak at a session along with Lindsay from Makely Home on How To Paint Anything. While I [...]

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Guest Room Decorating Ideas: Towel Wall

April 18, 2013
Guest room towel organizing trick

Do you have a guest room or a kids room or bath where towel management is needed?  If you are a mom, then I know you are well-versed in how kids hang up their wet towels – they don’t.   They usually end up on the floor.   I have a guest room, but not a guest [...]

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Mother’s Day Gift and Wrapping Ideas

April 16, 2013
Mother's Day gift giving ideas

Mother’s Day is about 3 weeks away.  Do you know what you are going to give your mom this year? My mom always wanted simple Mother’s Day gifts – things that we made as children or that would hold a special meaning to her.  Handcrafted was much better than anything store bought in her mind.  [...]

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A New Toy, Book Winners, and a few other things…

April 15, 2013
home office decorating ideas

I got a new toy over the weekend. It is white with a pretty pink cover and something that I have been wanting for a long time. I finally got an iPad.  I have been saving up my pennies.   On Saturday I walked into Best Buy and was in and out in 15 minutes as [...]

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Stripping Furniture

April 10, 2013
How to strip wood furniture tutorial

It was over 80 degrees here yesterday. Finally – Spring has sprung– it was beautiful. I didn’t get much done, just enjoyed having the fresh air blow through the house and spent the day puttering around enjoying all the bright and cheery color changes I have been adding to the house. One new change I [...]

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