Get ready, folks. It's about to get REAL in here. Back in the "olden days" before Pinterest, I read an article in a magazine about making your own padded headboard. The fancy magazine version was more than I could handle or even want, but I figured out a way to make it cheap, … [Read more...]
No Sew Bolster Pillow
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #LongLastingScent #CollectiveBiasI am NOT a seamstress. I have never sewn a thing in my life. Actually, that's not quite correct. My mom tried to take me to a lady who … [Read more...]
16 Organization Hacks for your Home
Recently, I have started using a site called Hometalk. It's like Pinterest, but for all things related to the home. Home decor, organization hacks, crafts and DIY for around the house and detailed tutorials. Another cool aspect of Hometalk is the ability to ask a question and … [Read more...]
How to Wash and Whiten Pillows: Vol. 2, Day 100
Some people in this house (I'm not naming names, but they are all boys) go through pillows like I go through a batch of chocolate chip cookies. Quickly. They get lumpy, smashed down in the middle, smelly and YELLOW. Ick. I don't know why, but my boys sweat buckets all … [Read more...]
DIY Bracelet Organizer: Vol. 2, Day 50
This week I've been dealing with a serious case of writer's block/lack of motivation/busy life overtaking blogging time! I finally got around to a little project I've been meaning to finish- this DIY bracelet organizer. I have a little jewelry tree that I use to hang my … [Read more...]
Vol. 2, Day 18: Ten Steps to Deep Clean Your Bedroom
Many weeks ago, during a fit of Spring cleaning "pinspiration" I found this post titled "29 Steps to a Deep-Cleaned Bedroom." 29 steps?!? That just makes me want to cry. But I pinned it anyway because there were some good tips in there. So today I created my own ten steps to … [Read more...]
Day 272: Bathroom Organization
Today's post is yet another reason why I love Pinterest. You know when you see a pin and say to yourself, "Well, duh, why didn't I ever think of that?" My bathroom drawer is full of loose pins and hair ties that regularly escape the basket that's supposed to contain them. I … [Read more...]
Day 255: How to Make your Bedroom More Romantic
I saw this post from howdoesshe.com called 11 Tips to Make your Bedroom More Romantic and I immediately cringed. I already know exactly what it's going to say, and I know exactly where I'm failing. It's so true that over the years our bedroom has become the "dumping ground" for … [Read more...]