In the last month or so I have made a lot of ChaNgeS in my life. First off, I recently had another garage sale which proved to be just as successful as the one in the fall. I finally have a clutter free home. I made a point to go through EVERYTHING, and if IContinue reading “Declutter Your Life”
Monthly Archives: May 2013
Kitchen Makeover: Backsplash, Shelving and More Painting!
Now for the pictures that you have been WaiTinG for! As I worked on painting the cabinets, I also added open shelving. Check it out! I bought the corbels at Home Depot and used MDF board for the shelves. Next, I added a wainscoting backsplash, which I don’t have ANY pictures of that process (sorry!). But, IContinue reading “Kitchen Makeover: Backsplash, Shelving and More Painting!”
Are You Prayin’ About It?
Last night I was lying in bed thinking about a couple of things. This was sMaLL stuff–you know–like how I was going to get everything done this week, if I had enough activities planned for the kids this summer, and if I was going to get the stain out of those tan pants :-/ AllContinue reading “Are You Prayin’ About It?”
Kitchen Makeover: Painting!
Now for the fun stuff!! I painted the lower cabinets “Mourning Dove” by Martha Stewart. I had it mixed at Sherwin Williams, and since it is a discontinued color, just ask them and they can find the formula and mix it up for you! I decided to add some FuN to the room by addingContinue reading “Kitchen Makeover: Painting!”
Honoring Teachers, Nurses, and Mothers!
It just occurred to me that this week we are celebrating three of my favorite professions…NuRsEs, TeAcHeRs, and MotHeRs! Having been a first grade teacher for the 8 years prior to having my children I know how teaching can sometimes seem like a thankless job. There are MaNy parents who go out of their way to letContinue reading “Honoring Teachers, Nurses, and Mothers!”
Kitchen Makeover: Tearing Out MORE Soffit
Last week I shared with you how I tore out the soffit and raised the cabinets on one side of the kitchen. Was Doug surprised when he came home?! To be honest, he wasn’t as ShOcKeD as I anticipated. In his defense, it is a “norm” for me to take on projects, and for some reason IContinue reading “Kitchen Makeover: Tearing Out MORE Soffit”