Take a look at this incredible tree house! These are all for kids and have working appliances, including an AC and light fixtures, are several stories and are comfortable enough that any adult would be willing to stay in one for a while, if not permanently. Steve and Jeri Wakefield had the idea nine years ago to build an elaborate tree house for their grandsons, Lincoln and Sullivan Scott, in … [Read more...]
The Ten Commandments For Used Furniture
I don't know about you and your family, but we used to watch the old Charlton Heaston version of the 10 Commandments on the prime time station ever Easter. Our favorite scene was when Nefertiti steps out on the balcony and says "Moses". I know seriously just one word is our favorite part, but just the way she says it, in her deep sultry voice, it got us every time. Anyway in honor of Easter I … [Read more...]
Meet The Material- Ceramic Tile
Ceramic material is some of the oldest manufacturing and art material known to man. Some of the of the articles are pottery which was produced about 27,000 years ago. That is just a testament to the durability of the material! Of course the first thing that springs to mind when you say “tile” you think of the material that is often used in the bathroom or kitchen. Ceramics can be eye catching … [Read more...]
Renter's Solution- Fridge Decorations
If you're a renter, you know that without a hammer and nails, it's hard to make your space feel unique to you and your family. Here is someone who found a way to dress up his fridge with magnetic decals and without breaking his contract. I needed a fun and unique way to dress up my renters fridge without breaking my contract. I decided to create a complex pattern on my fridge using magnets. The … [Read more...]
DIY- Storage Foot Stool
My favorite thing to do is take a humble piece and turn it into something fantastic and functional (my favorite F words!) So here's a tutorial from Design Sponge that takes a 5-gallon utility bucket and turns it into a storage foot stool. Here's what you'll need" Materials yardage for fabric chalk scissors spray Glue stapler 5-gallon utility bucket ruler turkey carver sewing … [Read more...]
Throwing A Low Stress Toddler Party
It's birthday season in this house and so I started doing some research on toddler birthdays. I can't believe my little Pixie is turning 4! Anyway here are some great tips I came across as I was scrolling through my search engine. Five great tips from Apartment Therapy for throwing a low stress toddler party. 1. Stash the best stuff. Before the party starts, put away anything that is precious … [Read more...]
Keeping Kitchen Counters Clear
The kitchen is one of the most used areas in the home. Because of this it's an area that needs to be kept organized for optimal efficiency, on the flip side, it's also the area that's fastest to get cluttered and out of control. So how do you keep this from happening?? Here are some tips put out by theKitchen. 1. Limit mail on the counter. This means reducing junk mail, dealing with unwanted … [Read more...]
DIY No-sew Projects
It's only been lately that I've gotten brave enough to approach my sewing machine, but I still avoid it when possible. It's never been my strong point and so I'm always a little nervous when I get excited about a project and it ends up being a big waste of money or a time suck because I didn't have the patience to do things the way you're supposed to. Here are 9 great DIY no-sew projects. I'm … [Read more...]
Naturally Dye Eggs
I'm the first one to throw away the plastic bags or take a long hot shower in my tub with a 14" shower head so believe me when I tell you that I would dye eggs this way just because it really looks sweeter than the dyes that come in the boxes. I'm all about saving a buck or two as well so the fact that you can find some of these things in your pantries or gardens is just an added bonus! Check … [Read more...]
Modern Etiquette- Bereavement
I am really digging this series put out by Design Sponge. They have such great advice. We've already republished three of their posts and here is the next installment of Modern Etiquette. Today's lesson: bereavement. *Please note: These ideas are just suggestions and clearly some people will respond differently or want a different response. This discussion, and the comments below, are merely to … [Read more...]
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