Upcycled VHS Tape Wreath

I’m sure you have a pile of these sitting in a basement, box, or maybe still next to your TV. I’ve been trying to rack my brain to see if there was a way we could recycle old VHS tapes. I’ve had this idea in my head for a few months now and wanted to [...]

Check these out!

There are some awesome giveaways I’ve seen around blogland this weekend!   Check out Cecily at Craftopotamus who made this AMAZING quilt and is giving it away! Read the post, not only is the quilt drool-worthy, but the post and story behind it are beautiful. If I won, I think I’d totally change the focus [...]

Simple Tip – Don’t Underestimate a 1-Year-Old

…this isn’t so much of a tip as just an excuse to share this video! ;)   but… Don’t make the mistake of thinking that “Benjamin” is too big of a word for a 17 month old, cause when you do get her to say it instead of “Ben”, it’s hilarious! http://www.facebook.com/v/10100143714382158   Sounds like [...]

Family Room Goes Green

Normally my life in the family room, blogging and living, is from the inside looking out (especially lately with this HUMIDITY and these MOSQUITOS!) Inspired by some botanical prints I picked up earlier this summer at two different garage sales,   I decided to bring the green of the outdoors into my family room. A [...]

Help Me Wed – Wood Burning Stove?

  grab a button! <a href="http://whitehouseblackshutters.com"><img alt="White House, Black Shutters" src="http://i874.photobucket.com/albums/ab305/whitehouseblackshutters/Badges/helpme.jpg" width="150" height="150" /></a>   Thanks so much for the great response last week, some lovely people I’d love to feature are: Carolyn at My Backyard Eden, her Ironing Board Quandry was the most clicked on link! Crystal at Jus Keep Smiling, who followed through [...]