I’m painting my piano. Leaning towards the color on the left. “Watery”. The one on the right is “Halcyon Green”. Did you know Sherwin Williams sells sample quarts for $5? You do now. I saw this and this and this and decided to go for it.
[Continue reading...]Want your laundry to smell minty fresh?
July 17, 2009 By 13 Comments
Just throw in a hand (or pocket) full of WintOgreen Lifesavers. Someone at my house did.
[Continue reading...]My favorite idea I’ve had in quite some time…
July 15, 2009 By 31 Comments
A title like that’s got you waiting with baited breath, right? Behold the new towel hangers for my kids’ bathroom! Each kid is getting a towel with his or her initial or name or something on it. They’ll go here when not in use. Want to make your own? Go to Home Depot or Lowe’s […]
[Continue reading...]Embellished towels
July 14, 2009 By 6 Comments
Why in their right mind would anyone put turquoise polka dots on a red towel? Because they have this rug and shower curtain, that’s why! I cut 3″ strips of the polka dots and then turned under 1/4″ along all the edges. I positioned the strips about 3″ from the bottom of the towel and […]
[Continue reading...]BUSTED!
July 13, 2009 By 2 Comments
It has come to my attention that my dear, sweet (slightly evil like her mother) daughter has led some (OK a lot) of you that know me in real life to believe that she *actually* needs glasses. She does not. She does, however, need a haircut.
[Continue reading...]You know what today is?
July 12, 2009 By 13 Comments
It’s my blogiversary. Yep. My first post was exactly one year ago today. Time flies when you’re having fun? 180 posts. Here’s to 180 more!
[Continue reading...]Decoupaged Barn Star
July 10, 2009 By 13 Comments
I found this idea here (and small weird world on the old www, she happens to be my step mom’s neighbor). Before: During: After: Look way up there in the right hand corner.
[Continue reading...]Flower clips
July 9, 2009 By 8 Comments
Macy and I made a bunch of these Monday morning. Seriously easy! She likes them clipped to her newsboy type hat. I have to admit it’s pretty darn cute. You could easily clip them on a headband or just in your hair, too. Here’s what we did: Cover an alligator clip with ribbon. Directions with […]
[Continue reading...]More washers
July 8, 2009 By 10 Comments
Remember how I said that we’d be making some more washer stuff? Here’s a YouTube video, if you’re interested. Things I’ve learned: I used E6000 to glue down the paper. Let it dry COMPLETELY or you’ll get rippling when you apply the glaze. It’s OK to have “paper over hang” (like that term?). Once your […]
[Continue reading...]Seasons Boutique
July 7, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Remember this post? Finally! See those curtains on the fitting rooms way way way back there? Char originals. Stop in and check them out — the store AND the curtains. Seasons Boutique website Seasons Boutique blog Seasons Boutique on Facebook
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