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”
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Home Made Salsa
It’s been rather quiet on this blog home front lately. My family has been more than busy with work, life, family, and the likes. However, I do allow myself to indulge in some of my creating hobbies even in the midst of storms. This post covers the topic of my most current creation focus. Continue reading “Home Made Salsa”
Marbled Picture Frames
Talk about a fun, easy, and cheap project! This occupied my evening last night until far too late. It was one of those evenings – out with friends and home with every intention on going to bed, but alas, art got in my head instead. Once I am set on a project, I have toContinue reading “Marbled Picture Frames”
Sea-themed Half Bath Makeover
½ bath before makeover. Our ½ bath downstairs had a lot going for it and yet, a lot to be desired when we first moved in. The shutters, which covered every window all over the house, had to go. They made the tiny bathroom so much darker. ½ bath after makeover. The oldContinue reading “Sea-themed Half Bath Makeover”
DIY Office Table w/ Pipe Legs
The computer desk I have always dreamed about is finally finished! We went with a George Nakashima style with industrial pipe legs and ultimately, decided not to cheapen the look of the table by resting it on the purple filing cabinet. This also makes this table more versatile, should we ever want to put itContinue reading “DIY Office Table w/ Pipe Legs”
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”
Zucchini & Meatballs w/ Spaghetti + DIY Gift Bows
I’m getting worse at this blogging thing, I fear. I spend less and less time on this, as I have more time for family, friends in the Des Moines area, and house projects like its my job. Let’s take a quick peek at what has been going on around here this week. Cooking andContinue reading “Zucchini & Meatballs w/ Spaghetti + DIY Gift Bows”
Demolition + July 4 Family Fun
Are you a friend or family member in Des Moines and you feel like you have yet to really see my family this summer? My apologies -we hope this all settles down with the demolition dust soon. Greensboro people, if you have not heard from me yet, again, my apologies! Let me take youContinue reading “Demolition + July 4 Family Fun”
New House: Completed Play Room
We have been feverishly working on the house the past couple weeks. I am happy to show you the first completed room. We chose one of the bedrooms with built-ins to be a playroom for Greta and a possible guest room as well. Here is the before shot. It was a lovely shade ofContinue reading “New House: Completed Play Room”
Ceramic Buttons to Melted Wine Bottles
Life hasn’t been all packing and boxes lately – I have had some time to create. I made some fun buttons, pendants, and magnets this spring. I am going to explore button-making further this summer and into the next school year. I am sensing some fun projects for the kiddos to come from this.Continue reading “Ceramic Buttons to Melted Wine Bottles”
Bluebird Hill Art 