When we remodeled our kitchen several years ago, I researched obsessively about the best method for finishing butcher block counters. We did not want a finish that was a lot of work to maintain, or allow the wood to get stained or scratched easily. I also wanted to somehow stain […]
Who doesn’t love the peaceful sound of running water? You can have your own bit of backyard oasis with a DIY solar fountain! It was a childhood dream of mine to have a babbling brook in my yard like Anne of Green Gables. (Our neighborhood has a stream, so we […]
I’ve wanted to add some sort of kids chalkboard wall to the basement playroom for months now. The main thing holding me back was all the rowdiness that goes on in the playroom. The speeding dump trucks or roughhousing games would surely knock down an easel. Plus, I was pretty […]
These past few weeks, I’ve been painting over laminate furniture in the office and giving it a fresh makeover. With another baby on the way, I am in organize mode! Our office is the biggest project on the list. Our office is full of black laminate Ikea furniture. It worked […]
This year, I have been on a mission to gradually switch out products in our home for natural alternatives. Today, I’m excited to share a simple DIY natural all purpose cleaner. I no longer feel the need to stockpile Clorox wipes! It’s so nice to have a simple method to clean […]
My favorite diy spring room decor is making speckled eggs in little nests. Its lovely to use nature in decor, even if it is faux nature! It’s that time of year again where spring is still a long way off, but I am already getting excited about it in February! […]
I love cozy, natural Christmas decorations that can easy transition to neutral winter decor after the holidays. I enjoy having a little bit of decor up for the months of winter we have left until I start to dream of Spring! Today, I wanted to share my favorite way to […]
Since we moved in, all I did with our dining room was to add the table and chairs. It really looked empty! I added a sign and sconces I had, but it still seemed like it needed something more. Don’t mind Maestro, he decided to hop into the photo! I […]
