Tag: tutorials

  • DIY :: picture holder from a large frame

    DIY :: picture holder from a large frame

    Several months ago, a friend of ours moved away to New Jersey. She was on her way to donate some home decor items and asked if I wanted to shop her car before she left. One of the things inside her lovely “car shop” was this large 2′ x 4′ picture. When she asked Jonathan…

  • DIY World Map Wall Art

    DIY World Map Wall Art

    Oh, by the way, we painted a world map on our wall. I debated about even posting this home tidbit, because: 1) We did this over a year ago (right before Miles was born) & 2) I had a hard time taking a good picture of the room. But I figured this might be an inspiration to…

  • chalkboard art, imitation, and husbands

    chalkboard art, imitation, and husbands

    Several months ago, my husband and I built a massive chalkboard for our kitchen. I believe this was the first time I revealed it to the world via social media. The construction of it was quite an adventure. As was the transportation of the large piece of MDF via our car which was already filled…

  • I’m In a Book. NBD.

    I’m In a Book. NBD.

    I’m in a published book. So yeah. Wait, what? Ah yes. All the rumors you’ve heard about my increasing rise to popularity, fame, and great wealth are true. Don’t feel left out if you haven’t heard them yet. Sometimes things take a while to circulate. ANYWAY. Last week, I received a package in the mail with…

  • DIY Glitter Coasters

    DIY Glitter Coasters

    I have this little area in my room that I like to sit at each morning. Usually, I roll out of bed, throw my hair in some sort of ponytail, put on my old glasses from highschool, and stumble over to this desk. I just thought you would like a mental picture of what really goes…