We tore the pantry down, and I already love how it has opened up the kitchen and made it feel bigger. Just roll your cursor on and off the picture, and you will see the before and after pictures of my kitchen. What do you think? Doesn't it make the kitchen look so much ... Read More about The Pantry is Gone!!! {And the kitchen looks so much bigger!}
Archives for October 2011
Hello, from Pennsylvania!
Well, it’s midnight. I’m exhausted. It was a very long drive up here to the Relevant Conference. My sister drove as slow as Christmas very safely up here in the rain and fog. I’ve taken a few pictures, but I am too tired to upload and edit them. So I just want to tell you that I ... Read More about Hello, from Pennsylvania!
Our DIY Life in a Nutshell!
Okay, I had to share these two pictures with you. They sum up our life! I made roast beef, mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans, and rolls for dinner the other night. You would think that would look amazing. But here is what it looks like at our house… And here is Eli and Adam ... Read More about Our DIY Life in a Nutshell!
Introducing GiGi’s Petals!
I’m so THRILLED to tell y’all about my newest sponsor, Gigi’s Petals! Gigi’s Petals is a daily deals boutique site run by Mike and Katie. They also run a great little Etsy shop full of pretties! I love their necklaces… They have a shop full ... Read More about Introducing GiGi’s Petals!
HUGE Haven Announcement!!!
The Haven team has been hard at work trying to plan THE BEST blogger conference EVER for all you DIY/HOME girls! Today we are so excited to announce our Key Note Speakers!!! John and Sherry from Young House Love! Yes, I am not kidding! We are just thrilled that ... Read More about HUGE Haven Announcement!!!
Worms are still crawling out of the can! {Video Update on our Kitchen makeover}
Hello! Well, remember in my last kitchen post how I told you there was still ONE MORE THING I was going to tear down in my kitchen? (AKA: Busting Open A Can Of Worms?!) I asked you if you could guess what it was. Some of you said the light in the middle of the room. (And ... Read More about Worms are still crawling out of the can! {Video Update on our Kitchen makeover}
Little Cost, Big Impact: Decorating with Decorative Pillows
Hi, everyone, I’m Susi and I write as a guest blogger for DesignShuffle.com, a fabulous social media site that promotes interior designers and their work from around the world. One of my favorite things is to visit cool design blogs like Beneath My Heart that focus on great DIY projects and low cost ... Read More about Little Cost, Big Impact: Decorating with Decorative Pillows
Kitchen Makeover Update: I’ve Opened up a Can of Worms!
Ha! Ha! Ha! Ha! Ha! Ha! Ha! That's me laughing at myself!!! I could laugh, or I could cry, and I am going to go with the laughter. It's so much more fun. Why am I a laughing at myself? Well, because my kitchen makeover has taken on a life of its own. I've gone from, "I think I might ... Read More about Kitchen Makeover Update: I’ve Opened up a Can of Worms!
Family Fun at the Corn Maze
This past week was Fall Break for my boys. We didn’t do a whole lot. We did go see a couple of movies, and of course, started the kitchen renovation. On Friday, the boys and I went to a corn maze with Papa and Janet, my sister, Cyndi, and my nephews, Drew and Ryan. Here is a ... Read More about Family Fun at the Corn Maze
Easy and Inexpensive Handmade Ornament
I love handmade gifts at Christmas time! There is something so special about a gift that someone took the time to make with their own two hands, don't you think? So I started brainstorming about something I could make...and make CHEAP! Let's admit it. Times are tough for all of us. ... Read More about Easy and Inexpensive Handmade Ornament
The Kitchen Makeover Has Begun!
Thank you for all the great comments on my post yesterday! Y’all were cracking me up about my big girl panties! Some of you encouraged me to put them on and get busy. Some of you told me to hike ‘em up get ‘er done! And one of you even asked to borrow them….awkward! (You know who you ... Read More about The Kitchen Makeover Has Begun!