We all know what makes a first communion so special for us, our children, our family and our parish. There is obvious deep meaning behind this memorable childhood event. The very purpose of this right of passage for our young loved ones in our church is represented in the act of receiving the Eucharist. But […]
Whether you are a new homeowner, or well-versed in the care and maintenance of your own home, finding yourself with limited outdoor space will almost always make you give pause. Lofty dreams of spending the weekends caring for your yard and gardens, and entertaining by a pool in the evenings may seem like a pipe […]
When you’re looking to decorate the walls of your home, one dramatic decor item that comes to mind is large wall clocks. They are an easy yet stylish way to decorate your living space. There is a tradition when it comes to decorating with large wall clocks in your home. It is truly part of […]
Ah the futon, that convenient, dual-purpose piece of furniture you can find in apartments, guest rooms and dens across the world. The original futon, comes to us from Japan. It too offered a “stow-away” type bed that saved room and comfortable enough place to sleep for the night. The western-style futon comes in abundant style […]
There’s nothing like pictures to give a warm, personal touch to any space. However, if you have too many photos hanging on your wall and you are growing tired of them, think of something to give it a fresh, new look. Virtually anything framed can look good when hung properly. When making collages that will […]
Remember all those pretty Mollie Flowers I was crocheting a while back? Well, this adorable little clutch is what I made with them! I was inspired by the Pouf Purse design by April Garwood, which was featured in an issue of Crochet Today!. The pattern is so feminine and pretty. Here you can see bits […]
I love opening my coat closet and being greeted by these cheery little hangers. They are a simple project that can have a big impact and would be an especially thoughtful housewarming gift. Wanna make your own? HERE’S THE HOW TO: Stuff you’ll need: Wooden hangers. Alphabet stencil. (The letters need to be small enough […]
Brrrrrrr…. when it gets chilly outside and when the temperatures drop you’ve gotta keep those tootsies warm. Ready to show your feet some love this winter? Keep them warm in some cute heart socks. Your soles will thank you. HERE’S THE HOW TO: Stuff You’ll Need: A pair of thick warm socks (the fuzzier, the […]
Earlier this week I showed you how I made painted storage boxes with DIY: Painted Storage Box Tutorial as inspired by this project at Centsational Girl. As promised, here is the bright, fun version I also made using that tutorial. I got the inspiration to create this neon look from this pin on Pinterest. Wanna […]
A few of you (ahem… Caleisha and Stephanie) noticed a sneak peak of this little holiday decoration over on Instagram recently. I got the idea for this DIY from this adorable mini mitten garland at Anthropologie last year. I wanted to create my own, but on a larger scale. Ready to make some warm and […]
