DIY
My Year of Release: De-Cluttering The “Invisible” Junk
Summer! A time when our family schedule moves a little slower, and I can work on projects that get lost during the rush of the school year, when my schedule is totally dictated by kids’ sports and dance and school commitments. You might remember, I quit the New...
read moreDo It Yourself Wood Sign Calligraphy Inspirational Quote
Ahh…. the New Year! Christmas is my favorite time of the year, but when it's done - it's done. Maybe some of you have some resolutions for your home. I have a project for you that's perfect to kick off the new year. My friend, Amy Brake, came home with the most...
read moreFantastic Outside Christmas Decoration with Repurposed Tomato Cage
I have a friend, who is also a business partner with me at Belle Maison. She is savvy, sharp and spectacular. She is the type who can pull off leather leggings. She has this on her front porch. She simply repurposed a tomato cage by turning it upside down in a...
read morePaint the Oak DIY project
I have two things to say before I start this. Projects are stupid. Projects are worth it. I wanted to write this post about painting my oak office white. As I began searching for before pictures, I realized I was headed all the way back to Valentine's Day in my...
read moreTeam Treats and Our First Tennis Match
Have you seen the TV show The Middle? The show is hilarious - especially if you've ever had middle schoolers, high schoolers, awkward kids, sweet kids or kids who act like jerks (so basically, most of us). The best episodes are when the characters were a little...
read moreHow to Create Vision Boards with Your Kids
I love summer vacation. Love. It. Even though it involves a 14-hour car trip, I don't mind the travel, because it helps me feel like I'm putting actual, real distance between myself and the chores, routine and hot-hot weather of home. My favorite things about our...
read moreHow To Hang A Picture With Two Hangers On The Back
I've been having a lot of fun lately with a sweet lady. We have been working on her house, and this woman is a walking talking Pinterest. She has tips for everything! One of my favorite tips she gave was about picture hanging when there are two hangers on the back of...
read moreFinally, an app that makes me a better friend
My sister-in-law is the very best card-sender and holiday rememberer. Even though she works full time and is a busy mom and wife and volunteer, she sends her nieces and nephews cards for everything - birthdays, Easter, Valentine's, Halloween, kindergarten...
read more$3 Wal-Mart find!
I know I am not alone. Walmart is not my favorite. But, I had to go because Lucy likes their potato salad, and we promised her potato salad if she played aggressively at the basketball game (we are getting old and tired and are reverting back to bribery). Anyway,...
read moreDIY Recipe Holder – under $5 to make!! Fun Weekend Projecet
I was at a Favorite Things party - which just needs to be a whole post of its own because its so fun! Long description short, you bring 5 things of the same thing (your favorite things) and walk away with 5 things. This was my first year to go - and boy have I...
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