A four poster bed DIY chalk paint makeover... Let's talk about DIY chalk paint. But first, I gotta tell you a crazy story... The other day, while driving home, I passed a hitchhiker on the roadside. This forlorn fellow was clearly down on his luck. It was one of those moments when you think, "Gosh, is there something I can do to help?" That's when I hear my wise mother's voice in my ear... "Don't you dare think about stopping the car, Heather!" As my mother would undoubtedly tell ... Read More about Thoughts on Hitchhiking (A DIY Chalk Paint Trash to Treasure Tale)
Let Them Drink Cake! A Unique (and DIY) Grooms Cake Idea.
A DIY Grooms Cake with Bourbon, Whiskey, and Cigars... Lots of people have a groom's cake at their wedding. But I guarantee, this groom's cake idea is one you probably have never seen. And if you decide to go this route, it's one that I'm betting your guests will never forget! How do I know? Ours haven't almost 20 years later! So check out this bourbon, whiskey and cigar-adorned groom's cake and consider adding the idea to your own wedding day for a one-of-a-kind wedding detail they'll ... Read More about Let Them Drink Cake! A Unique (and DIY) Grooms Cake Idea.
How we Killed the Smurf. AKA A Girl’s Bedroom Makeover.
Pink isn't the only option for a girl's bedroom. A yellow bedroom is a beautiful option as well... Kids' bedrooms are so fun to decorate. I had so much fun with this one...it's our daughter's yellow bedroom. The cape cod home we bought had been on and off the market for well over a year before we stumbled on it. When I walked into the house, I immediately knew it was "the one". My husband was completely underwhelmed (but luckily is game for just about anything). Our realtor ... Read More about How we Killed the Smurf. AKA A Girl’s Bedroom Makeover.
On Designing a Boys Bedroom – Our “Train” of Thought
Have a train lover at home? So do we. Check out this all things train room for ideas for your own little train aficionado... This is the story of a boy's DIY train room that is all things planes, trains, and automobiles...ok, trains, planes, and MORE trains. Our 7-year-old is not into sports. No superheroes here. He is into vehicles, and especially trains. BIG TIME. So, when we moved into our house out here in the country, we knew that trains had to join us. Boys Train Room Source ... Read More about On Designing a Boys Bedroom – Our “Train” of Thought
Let’s Give ‘Em Something to Chalk About. DIY Chalkboard Paint.
DIY chalkboard paint is easy, and GREAT for entertaining the kids... We have three kids. And kids, at least OUR kids, love to *think* they are getting away with something. This is why God created chalkboard paint! And this is also why we've latched on to chalkboard ideas and DIY chalkboard paint projects! Check out more about our basement (seen below) here. Truth be told, I loved a good DIY chalkboard paint project even before we had kids. In my first place, I ... Read More about Let’s Give ‘Em Something to Chalk About. DIY Chalkboard Paint.
