After typing this post title, I googled the definition of "hack" and found everything from "an untalented professional" to "a cough" to "an unlicensed taxicab driver." And of course the more obvious: "A rough cut or blow." Finally, after scrolling way, way down (that's for you Shelli :)) I found ...
Painting
A High School Graduate and a Bedroom
Two weeks ago I knew I needed to write this post. For one, I've been wanting to show photos of our oldest son's recent room refresh, and Two, I know I'm not the only one nurturing and training up a child who doesn't quite fit "the mold." As our oldest son's high school graduation draws ...
Our Kitchen
One of my favorite things to do when I visit a home design blog is to click on the Home Tour page and gaze at all the marvelous photos of other people's homes. You, too? This is not a new obsession: Even pre-children, Fireman and I used to frequent local Parade of Home tours for the ...
So I Bought this Couch
One huge risk of re-purposing is that sometimes you come across deals that are best left behind. Or perhaps not, because MAYBE...with enough paint and some pretty fabric and enough time.... (and there, once again, you're HOOKED on a deal that should be left behind because re-purposing is simply ...
Dining Area Updates ~ A Painted Railing & New Seat Covers
Okay, who needs a little home improvement project to stimulate your Tuesday? I spent a few blissful hours DIYing around my home this weekend and the solitude ~ along with the accomplishment ~ was good for my soul. In the not-so-recent past, I often tried to "squeeze" decorating or ...
DIY “Be Still” Sign
If this is your first time visiting my blog, I am so honored you are here! I hope in some small way you find encouragement, inspiration, and validation as a mommy, a wife, and a creative soul. If there's one thing I've learned about women in my decades of walking ...
Girl’s Room Makeover
Our daughter's room is finally finished enough to post a few pictures. There is more I'd like to do in this space, but with school in session and weeks flying by, I thought I would post what we've accomplished so far, with more updates later. My daughter really wanted hot pink bedding, but to ...
DIY Chicken Coop
Some of you may not know I grew up running barefoot through cut corn rows, galloping my pony through shaded trails with only fragments of faded twine for reins, shampooing my hair in a crystal-clear lake on summer Saturdays, and playing tag on combines and seeders and John Deere tractors during ...
Ticking Stool Slipcover
Every now and then I spot something absolutely adorable, and in my own Minterest way (Mind + Pinterest = Minterest :)) file it away until I have the time and/or the resources to make my own. Awhile back, Miss Mustard Seed posted this darling ticking slipcovered stool on her ...
DIY Plank Top Table
Life is beautiful when it's Monday morning, the sun is rising so that every tree you see is glowing pink, and your sister texts and asks if you're up for a run. How convenient that you already had your running clothes on so of course you say YES, and that is just the best way to start the week ...
