We know I’m a sucker for meaningful art. Now that I think about it, I could probably count on one hand the pieces that decorate my walls that aren’t family photos, children’s masterpieces, words that mean something…I just prefer to look at things on my walls that tell our history, or something about us. Otherwise, […]

The craziness (although fun!) of Halloween has come and gone, and we’re getting so close to Christmas I can almost smell it. This time of year…oh, I adore it! Which is why, usually come November 1st, I am de-Halloweening the house and busting out the Thanksgiving decor. It’s really not a whole lot, since most […]

So I celebrated my birthday recently, and when asked by my sweet husband what I would like for my birthday, I told him that a day out to go shopping while he stayed home with the kids would be just perfect. He was expecting me to go splurge on myself – some new clothes, perhaps […]

My kids are big time into arts and crafts these days – wonder where they get that from?! They have a large activity table in their playroom which is PERFECT for their little projects, yet for some reason they are constantly turning the dining room table and/or kitchen island into their workspace. And that’s when […]

We have not one – not two – but THREE stools in our kids’ bathroom upstairs. You see, when you have 3 kids between the ages of 2 and 5, who all go to bed at the same time, and not one in the bunch who can reach the sink, you do what you gotta […]

Another project involving chalkboard paint. I know, you’re SHOCKED!! I’ll totally admit it, I’m hooked on this stuff. My family teases and says if they stand still long enough, I will paint them. Probably not too far-fetched, I’m afraid;). Have you tried it? The spray or the can – both are FANTASTIC. I got my […]