Window Wonderment
Big news! Pretty soon our family of two will become a family of three. Yes, that’s right we have a little girl coming June 1. It’s been a wonderful experience so far. Many emotional roller-coasters but all-in-all, truly wonderful. We all know what’s fun about a new baby, besides the sweet baby smell and chubby cheeks, of course; it’s the redecorating!...
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I’ve always wanted an herb garden right here in my kitchen. Wouldn’t it be great to snip off a sprig of freshness every time you cook? This quick-to-make elevated planting station allows you to keep herbs close-by for your cooking pleasure. It also moves in and out of the sink easily for watering, and then sits on the counter as a beautiful addition to...
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Who doesn’t want their own self-contained cheesecake in an adorable little jar? They’re an easy do-it-yourself project with children, fun to eat and great for dinner parties or really any occasion. I opted for a no-bake filling recipe that I found online but can be substituted for any recipe you desire. The same applies to the toppings and crust! These...
Continue ReadingAll that Sparkles and Glitters
You’re engaged, you’ve picked a date, you’re excited! Planning a wedding and reception is a glorious time. The challenge comes when it’s time to tackle the nitty-gritty details and staying on budget, all while trying to stay true to the vision you had in mind for your day. I have my sister Molli in mind while writing this, her wedding is October of...
Continue Reading12 Months of Home Improvements
I’ve now been in my house for two years and can proudly say I have started and finished many projects. I confess, many of these projects were must-dos — after all you can’t go without a shower, right? Now that the must-dos are compete (for the time being, fingers crossed) I’m anxious to get to those somewhat pesky improvements that I’ve managed to...
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Wrap Up the Magic
I’m a master trinket, remnant and “I can use this someday” collector. I have an entire craft bin filled with randomness. Luckily, I’ve found a magical way to put these miscellaneous treasures to good use — holiday gift wrapping! Not to mention that creatively wrapping your gifts adds another whimsical dimension for its recipient to drool over. Now...
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Show a Little Love for the Long, Cold Winter
The last few years, my husband and I have turned our focus from buying gifts to making gifts. We got to a point where wandering aimlessly through a store, searching for the “perfect” gift became daunting and un-enjoyable, not to mention a strain on our pocketbook. And most of the time we felt that what we chose was undeserving of its recipient. Now, around...
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The Cozy Crafter
The seasonal turn to cooler weather makes me cuddle up at home and get my craft on. Enjoy this simple way to add a splash of cuteness to your decor while never taking off your sweats and slippers. Materials Fabric to make a runner or buy an existing runner Thread Linoleum block and cutter* Textile ink* Rubber roller* These items can be found at a local...
Continue ReadingWorkplace Workability
I’ve just embarked on a new career path that allows me to work from home! It’s been very exciting and also very distracting. I’ll admit after one week, not much “work” was accomplished. Don’t get me wrong. These distractions are wonderful! Coffee on the porch, Netflix roaming, occasional gardening, phone visits with my mom. I mean, come on,...
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The Goal Catcher
On a daily basis, I typically think of maybe 20 things I would love to be doing. And our “would love to be doings” don’t always turn into our “must dos.” When I am able to accomplish one of these fleeting thoughts, it is almost always because it made it to one of my lists. Turning my thoughts into a visualization helps me follow it through. This...
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Bringing Indoors Out
Well into summer at this point, we’ve all been to barbeques, swimming and gardening — which are all outside, outside, outside. And although I love spending all the time I can outside during the summer (especially considering it’s Michigan), I start to miss some of the comforts of being inside. One thing I especially miss is kicking back and watching...
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Stump Seats
Finally, it’s porch time! I love pulling out the patio furniture, planting flowers and getting my backyard decorated for the summer season. My husband and I retrieved three tree stumps from a friend’s removal effort last summer. They provide the extra seating we need for nights around the bonfire or happy-hour on the deck. To spruce them up (no pun intended),...
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