When we moved into our house 11 years ago, we removed quite a few walls. Then last summer, we decided to take down one more. It’s awesome, and never for one second have we EVER regretted it – in fact, it’s just the opposite…but there is one – and ONLY one – negative thing about having […]
A New Look for An Old Ottoman (and My Son’s Room!)
March 4, 2017 by 8 Comments
My son had been asking me to rearrange his room. LIKE CONSTANTLY. He had a definite idea in mind, and to tell you the truth, I wasn’t wild about it. I love walking into a room and seeing the bed as the focal point, and in this new setup, the bed would be coming out […]
Stepping Outside My Box and Glammin’ It Up For My Sister: Her Bench Makeover
February 27, 2017 by 4 Comments
I was over my sister’s place a few months back, helping her with some decorating. She really wants to change things up and embrace a total 1940s glam look. Helping her has been a fun challenge, because we couldn’t be more different when it comes to our tastes in our home decor, so it’s like stepping […]
Thoughts on Spring Cleaning, Simplicity, and Not Wanting a Bigger House.
February 22, 2017 by 18 Comments
So it appears that Spring has sprung early in Maryland this year. We had the windows open with temps in the 70s this past weekend, and the seven day forecast shows much of the same. And as a result, I have been going a little overboard with Spring cleaning – particularly de-cluttering. So much so […]
When A Lamp is *ALMOST* Perfect: The 3 Minute Fix
February 16, 2017 by 10 Comments
This goes under the category my husband likes to call “Things Only Liz Would Do” – Buying a Brand New Lamp With The Intention of Painting It Immediately. 😉 I do this stuff a lot. And my husband always laughs. “Who buys something just to go around and change it?” Ummm hellloooo? Have we just met?! […]
When You Decorate for Valentine’s Day…on Valentine’s Day.
February 14, 2017 by 4 Comments
Happy Valentine’s Day, all! So…I have a confession to make. I wasn’t even really planning on decorating this year. I just wasn’t feeling it for some reason. Well, I guess I do know the reasons if I think about it. It was a combination of my mind not being in a decorating place much this […]
The Other $5 Table Makeover
February 12, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Before I say anything else – I need to say a huge Thank You. I should have started off my last post with it and I was remiss. For all your love, kindness, and support regarding my Scary Month post – for sharing your stories with me, for telling me that my words helped lift […]
Five Dollar Nightstand Makeover
February 9, 2017 by 6 Comments
You know I love me a thrifty yard sale project! Today’s post is no exception – when I saw this table on a local yard sale page, I knew I needed to grab it. In fact, I grabbed two – one is slightly different, and haven’t made that one over yet, but you know I’ll […]
A Health Update After a Scary Month…
February 6, 2017 by 26 Comments
Hello friends. And I do mean that:) I feel like I’ve gotten to know so many of you through this blog – when I sit down at this laptop and start typing, I always feel like I’m about to talk to old friends. It never feels like an obligation, or anything other than sitting down […]
Winter White Coffee Filter Wreath (Decked out for Valentine’s Day!)
January 31, 2017 by 6 Comments
Up until about 5 days ago, I still had our Christmas greens wreath up on the front door, sporting the word ‘merry’ across it. Bad little blogger, I know, but I just didn’t have anything to go up – I have a spring wreath, but too soon for that. And then it hit me! I […]
Hi there! I’m Liz, a former teacher-turned-stay-at-home mom to three kids, with a passion to create a warm and inviting home on a budget. This blog all started when I’d put the babies down for a nap, and squeeze in a project during those precious couple of hours! My hope is that you visit this page and feel inspired to do a little “naptime decorating” of your own. Thank you so much for stopping by! 
