3 Humorous Mistakes to Avoid When Cooking A Turkey It has always been my goal to educate, encourage, and entertain you with our personal experiences in DIY. Cooking a Turkey for Thanksgiving should be no exception. Key Points To Remember Thaw a turkey for before you are going to cook it. Make sure that your roaster is large enough for… Read More
French-Inspired – Ooh la la!
I have a passion for all things French-inspired. How about you? Do you enjoy this classic decorating style? or Do you need some help defining your style? Click here for a free checklist to help you discover the style that you love. What are characteristics of French-inspired decor? French-inspired can include ornate and embellished furniture, gold leaf wall fixtures, distressing paint… Read More
A painted piano showstopper
Does Your Piano need a Makeover? A piano makeover is perfect for any suffering piano. Transform your room with a fresh coat of paint on your piano. For details, Check out our FREE Checklist and Video to get started today. I wanted a piano showstopper. What I had was a “suffering piano.” It is a phrase from the movie “Shine”… Read More
Top 5 Tools You Must Have for the Holiday Season
I’ve been getting catalogs in the mail with the best gift ideas for the upcoming holiday season. One had a T-shirt that stated “Sometimes when I open my mouth my mother comes out.” Can anyone relate? I love my mom and lately I’ve noticed myself sounding more like her. For instance, this week as I’ve been helping my son… Read More
The view from the Front Porch Swing
When you are outside at your house, where do you hang out? Are you a front porch swing people-watcher or a backyard dweller? I was always a backyard gal until we moved to our new house. The front porch swing has become a favorite spot for my family to hang out. The colorful flowers are still blooming off to one… Read More
Grilling Outdoors and Falling in Love
Do you love grilling? I discovered that I do. We purchased a grill at the beginning of summer. A really big one that was on sale. Best Decision Ever!!!!! I could count on one hand the number of times we have cooked inside since May because grilling outside makes cooking and cleaning easy. Now that fall has officially been ushered… Read More
Beautiful Stencil on Dining Room Table
Transform Your Dining Room Table with a Makeover! Does your dining room table need a makeover? We had a glass table. After having kids, the dining room table was without fingerprints. Many people say that this stage will pass, but for me, it was therapy or the table. Ultimately, it is cheaper to stencil a new table. I am addicted… Read More
Water Fountain Makeover
Can you appreciate a beautiful water fountain? Well, I can. Man made or God made, I love water features. I love listening to it, gazing at it, and swimming in it. It is my happy place. My backyard has been an oasis for me each summer. Living in the north, I wait in anticipation for the first signs of spring… Read More
Glass Tile Backsplash install
Would you like some help installing your glass tile backsplash? Installing a glass tile backsplash can be intimidating. We can help you with that part. Click here to download your Free Checklist. If you are a DIY enthusiast but have never installed a glass tile backsplash, read on. Our house is 115 years old. Anything we do to it in… Read More
Unfinished Oak Cabinets….Paint or Stain?
After purchasing two different stains at our local Sherwin Williams, I decided that for this project, stain wasn’t for me. The lighter shades weren’t light enough and the color that we tried was entirely wrong when it was applied to a sample piece. My first choice was the darkest stain they offered but with a small kitchen space, I thought… Read More