Whenever my sister first sees something she's really excited about, her eyes get really wide, and you can read all over her face that it's made her day. It cracks me up. I'm sorry to say that I don't share her same enthusiasm quite as often, but when I do, it's usually about stuff for the house. … [Read more...]
Entryway Changes & An Atlanta Discovery
February 15, 2013 6 Comments
Today's post is sponsored by Simons. All thoughts and opinions are 100% mine.I must learn to weld. That's the thought when I saw this entryway:I have found an entryway that perfectly demonstrates what I want mine to look like. Only this one was created by Life begins at thirty, right? (love … [Read more...]
Sputnik Pursuits
January 18, 2013 10 Comments
I have said on more than one occasion that I have project A.D.D. (For a brief moment, I was going to call it "PADD" for short. And then I realized that referring to myself as "succumbing to PADD" or "it's PADD time again" would make me sound like I am really over-sharing).My project A.D.D. is the … [Read more...]
Micro Tiles
January 2, 2013 8 Comments
Typical me: in the last week, I've spent a few hours skim coating drywall in the dining room (pictures posting of this tomorrow)... and therefore am daydreaming about redoing other rooms. My kitchen - aka "Moby Dick" as I've been calling it lately because it's my white whale as far as rooms go in … [Read more...]
Saturday on Six: Hardware Store Jewelry
November 17, 2012 Leave a Comment
This weekend, I found myself staring at plumbing supplies for possible DIY jewelry inspiration. And why not? This trend is right up my DIY alley.utility rope necklace from Honestly WTFAnother from Honestly WTF - hex nut braceletfrom Style Hurricanecrimp sleeve connector necklace from Stripes & … [Read more...]
Pinterest Challenge: Fall Edition!
October 23, 2012 12 Comments
"Someday" can really be a tough word when it comes to DIY, can't it? I have a ton of "someday" projects - when I find the time, or the money, or the right tool, or whatever other excuse I've dreamed up to explain why "someday" isn't today. So when two of my favorite blogger pals, Katie and … [Read more...]
Child’s Play
August 29, 2012 7 Comments
I'm a single homeowner with no children (someday I think I'd like to have three boys who love power tools as much as I do - just like Kelly's adorable little one). So it's no surprise that I don't shop in children's stores - until now.Imagine my surprise to find out (by happy accident … [Read more...]
