Just as the trees sap starts to flow as spring nears, my creative juices start flowing and my right brain warms up at the thought of spring break and the ever-nearing summer off. For me, break from work brings the joy of less-interrupted project time. Today we got out the PANTONE Moroccan Blue paint and touchedContinue reading “Living Room Built-ins”
Category Archives: decor
Baby Room Tour
This is what the now baby room looked like when we fist moved in to our house a year ago. It became a dumping ground until we moved in completely, hence the odd assortment of items in the room. This room was so blah and dark when we moved in, due to the wooden shuttersContinue reading “Baby Room Tour”
Paper Airplane Mobile
This nifty and very easy to make mobile is now hanging in a corner of the our completed nursery. Hooray for a finished and lovely space for baby! I will give you a tour of the rest of his room in due time. To make this mobile I simply found an interesting stick from ourContinue reading “Paper Airplane Mobile”
Baby Shower + Gluten Free Dairy Free Waffles
Last weekend I hosted a baby shower for my sister, Caroline, and another childhood friend, Hannah. Sadly, the few photos I took of guests turned out a hot blurry mess (trying to juggle too many tasks, methinks) and I don’t have one of Hannah. So, Hannah, or the moms, if you have one of theContinue reading “Baby Shower + Gluten Free Dairy Free Waffles”
Walking Dead Silhouettes
Ok, I admit, I am generally NOT a TV person. I can find so many better ways to spend my time instead of zoning out in front of the screen – in other words, I am make myself too busy. However, there are a few times when a show captures my attention. And oh man,Continue reading “Walking Dead Silhouettes”
Halloween Eye Ball Wreath
This wreath is an easy, DIY project using easy to find materials. I simply made a circle from wire and created a loop at the top in which to hang the wreath. Then, I glued ping pong balls to each other and onto the wire wreath with a hot glue gun. The finishing touch wereContinue reading “Halloween Eye Ball Wreath”
File Cabinet Refurbish w/ Collage Drawers
This project was the most fun project I have completed in a while. It’s also the first project I have completed in a while, though. I am excited to share this with you! More on that fun splatter wall later. This file cabinet was yet another Goodwill find – the price tag says $5.99,Continue reading “File Cabinet Refurbish w/ Collage Drawers”
Abraham & Lincoln Cat Collage
Abraham & Lincoln, collage & mixed media on paper, 2010. I finished the commission cat piece, Abraham & Lincoln, aptly named after the two subjects. It turned out just as I imagined it, which surprisingly is not always easy to accomplish. I think this tabby turned out better then the previous Tsali in the WindowContinue reading “Abraham & Lincoln Cat Collage”