Found on Houzz.com here is a slew of pictures of a home that is covered in DIY projects. Houzz at a Glance Who lives here: Camille and Kyle Dickson, children Chloe (age 12) and Colin (13), and Boston terrier Rufus Location: Abilene, Texas Size: 2,000 square feet; 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms French teacher, designer and blogger Camille Dickson is a DIY convert of the highest order. There is hardly a … [Read more...]
Recipe- Zucchini Bread
There's not a whole lot that I like more than a good piece of what I call "breakfast bread" and a hot cup of coffee. My Aunt Windy and I would often share a piece of bread, a cup of coffee and conversation in the mornings when I lived with her before the move and now that combination holds some sweet memories for me. Here is a recipe for some Zucchini bread, but I hope that it's more than a … [Read more...]
School Photos- Teacher Wears Same Clothes For 40 Years
I hate it when I wear the same thing in a picture and don't realize it. I try my hardest not to commit this sin of fashion. But one teacher, after doing it accidentally, decided to wear the same outfit 40 years in a row for the school photos. “I was so embarrassed when I got the school pictures back that second year and realized I had worn the very same thing as the first year,” said Dale. It … [Read more...]
Trash to Treasure- How To Use the Things You Find
If you've been following our posts, you'll know that one of my all time favorite things to do is DIY and "go junkin' " which means I love to go to thrift stores and yard sales to see what kind of treasures I can find. I also love to repurpose. I enjoy the challenge of taking something that people usually see one way and using it in a completely different capacity. For example, I have a ladder … [Read more...]
Dressed Dogs As Their Owners
It's long been recognized that dogs and their owners can resemble each other. Not only can person and canine resemble each other but they can also seem to have the same characteristics. Swiss photographer Sebastian Magnani took this idea to the next level by dressing the dogs as their owners. He explains his idea: “So where does this striking resemblance between dog and owner come from? Does … [Read more...]
Proudly Made In The USA
Made in the USA If you're looking to keep your money in the states, here is a list of products that are made right here in the good ol' U. S. of A. Benjamin Moore Paints To find interior and exterior paint made in America, look no further than Benjamin Moore. Their paints have been made in seven different U.S. cities since the company's inception in 1883 and come in every color imaginable, … [Read more...]
Crescent Pepperoni Roll-Ups
These crescent pepperoni roll-ups recipe is a fun snack or appetizer that kids can not just help with but make almost entirely on their own. My kids love seeing how many pepperonis they can fit in each one. You can always personalize with different cheeses and meats. You could make this veggitarian. I think it would be fun to grab the mini-ronis for the kids to stuff in there. I got this … [Read more...]
Floating Forest
Photo Credit- Rodney Campbell This 102 year old boat is not only super awesome because of it's age and the history behind it, but it's also become known as the Floating Forest to locals. This old ship ended up in Homebush Bay in Sydney, Australia back in 1972 to be dismantled, but the efforts were eventually obandoned and the bay no longer served as a ship wrecking yard. The SS Ayrfield, along … [Read more...]
Happy Monday- Baby Animals
Slide Show Happy Monday everyone! Who needs a smile this morning? I know I do! Between unpacking and decorating the new house, getting my bearings in a new city, and learning to drive in this insanely defensive traffic I could look at these cute little animals all day- just to avoid all of it. Before they grow up and gather some knowledge about what’s hot and cold, baby animals give us quite a … [Read more...]
Design Dictionary: Enfilade
In the middle of this move, I have found myself more and more interested in learning things that I can use in my new home. This one has more to do with architecture than design. This one is more interesting from a photography point of view for me. So here it is: ENFILADE: A term in architecture for a series of rooms with doors in line with each other, providing a vista through … [Read more...]
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