As some of you know, we’re in the end stages of the Basement Makeover. It’s really coming together, and now that all the painting and planking is done, it’s onto my favorite part: the fun stuff! I could decorate and accessorize all day long – this is the part that gets me really excited. First, […]
DIY Book Page Sunburst-Starburst-Wreath?? Or We Can Just Call It My Freebie Art Challenge
September 18, 2015 by 9 Comments
Ok, let me explain that title. One day last week, after making my DIY Happy Fall Easy-Peasy Banner for the Decorative Window, I moved this cute little wreath to that spot on the wall to the left of it… Ok, you can only see half of it, but you get the point. That little wreath was […]
An Easy DIY Fall Banner
September 14, 2015 by 2 Comments
You might remember that amazeballs old window my friend just GAVE me earlier in the year. I couldn’t believe my luck when she told me she had a window and would I want it? Ummmm…YES PLEASE! It’s been a lovely addition to our family room, and something I love changing up with seasonal stuff – usually […]
Giving the Kitchen Island a Makeover…and A Good Decorating Lesson
September 4, 2015 by 23 Comments
Once upon a time, not too long ago, I gave my kitchen a makeover. It was red and aqua and bright and fun. As you know, I change my decorating style just about as often as I change my clothes (ok, *slight* exaggeration), so naturally, I’m due for changing things up a little. Or a lot, depending […]
We Need To Talk…
September 2, 2015 by 22 Comments
So I ran into a friend last week. We were catching up, and she says, “Saw on Facebook that you posted a blog yesterday – but to be honest, I haven’t read it yet. I’m not ready to see another perfectly gorgeous project and feel terrible about my house!” She was laughing, but it got me […]
My Hemnes Console Table Makeover and the First Sneak Peek at the New Basement!
August 30, 2015 by 13 Comments
Ooooh friends, it is looking SO much happier in my basement these days! I love that moment when you can start seeing it all coming together – it’s so exciting! If you remember back in the early Summer, I announced why we were giving our basement a fresh makeover. Basically, the kiddie toy area wasn’t […]
June 2015 Roundup
June 30, 2015 by 4 Comments
Well hello there! Long time, no post;) If you haven’t guessed, I turn into a mighty bad little blogger come Summertime. I’ve got the kids home from school and there’s just far too much fun to be had outdoors than to make them stay inside while Mommy paints, know what I mean? And sadly, I don’t […]
An Open Shelves Update
June 23, 2015 by 2 Comments
Making a few little changes in the kitchen… Because it’s been a hot minute, after all;) I’ll keep you posted on the craziness, but it’s all started with painting the backs of the open shelves. Once upon a time, these kitchen cabinets looked like this: Then, about a decade ago, I was into a dark […]
No-Sew Curtains from Ikea Tea Towels!
June 15, 2015 by 5 Comments
Soooo… We’re doing a basement redo now;) Basically, our basement had a split personality. It was half Ravens Man Cave, half kid playroom. The playroom part was (once upon a time) filled with BIG stuff – train table, activity table, giant blocks, a library – all that cute baby/kid craziness that can take up an entire […]
From Nursery to The Big Boy Room: The Reveal!
June 11, 2015 by 26 Comments
PEOPLE. It. Is. DONE! My soon-to-be six year old no longer lives in a room of baby giraffes! I went digging in my photos to find some from way back when and found these gems: (gotta love a flash and point and shoot camera. OUCH). (Those dark brown curtains lasted about a week before I went […]
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! 
