Month: February 2016

DIY Board & Batten

DIY Board & Batten

For my sweet little girl’s nursery, I wanted to incorporate wainscoting to break up the wall space monotony and give the room some classical character. With my mother-in-law’s help this past summer, we installed a beautiful board and batten wall for less than $100 and over 

Photos From a Snowy Day

Photos From a Snowy Day

Snow days are great days to do nothing. We get snow just a few times a winter in our little part of the globe, and they are cause for celebration in my household. A snow day literally and figuratively falls from the sky, unbidden, and 

Open Frame Photo Display

Open Frame Photo Display

I am not a shopper. I’m the kind who goes in, gets what she wants and gets out… with one exception. I like to spend time strolling through thrift stores in search of potential makeovers. Maybe it’s because I love a good bargain. Maybe it’s 

Dinosaur Classroom Valentines

Dinosaur Classroom Valentines

My little preschooler had a Valentine’s Day party this week where he exchanged cards with his classmates. I could have easily picked up a box of ready-made cards at the store, but my inner crafter said to DIY, and so here are his classroom valentines this year. 

Pretty Little Things • Beauty

Pretty Little Things • Beauty

As part of my challenge to make myself more of a priority this year, I am featuring a handful of beauty products that are making me feel pretty, happy or cherished right now. Some are more costly than others, but one or two can easily 

V’s Super Bowl Chili

V’s Super Bowl Chili

My Denver Broncos are playing in the Super Bowl! Have I mentioned that I love football, and more specifically, the Denver Broncos? Maybe just a line or two in a previous post? Well, friends, I am beyond excited to root for my team on its quest