My kids love writing books. Usually I give them some paper, they tell me the story, I write it out and they illustrate. Then I staple it all together. We have given a few as gifts because, well, they...
We built this table about 5 months ago. You can read about it here. We built it out of a picnic table that came with the house. And had been sitting outside for a long time.I loved the grey patina, b...
My doctor told me to take it easy and not do anything to strenuous...with two boys, its impossible...I try to rest, but then someone needs help with the Wii and the other screams, "Mom!! I pooped...
Oh. Em. Gee. Its been so long! I got sick, like a lot sick, and was out for a while. Then I saw a specialist who told me my septum was deviant, (which explained a lot), and that was keeping oxygen fr...
Before Painting House...And After Painting House...Sometimes California is too sunny for pictures...and skin. I got a sunburn today...I told my son I was taking a bath because I worked so hard today....
Heres the before. With a dash of the yellow color I eventually painted the living room. It took me three days to paint. But I dont use tape. Just a steady hand and a furni pad that I moved under wher...
The counters finally went in today! Here is a pic in the daylight of what they will kind of look like.We spent two days sanding the oil finish into the wood. John wanted to do a wet sanding situation...
This is what our counter has looked like for the past week. Not only because I managed to get myself an ear infection, (what the what?!), but because they dont sell any type of proper wood finishing ...
My husband did all of this, I was in bed with the flu. Hes pretty cool.
Before...During:And After:Now the real work begins...
I found this amazing basket today at a thrift store! Finally, my losing streak is over! It was $12.99, but luckily was wearing a 1/2 price orange tag. So, $6.50! (Is it just me or are LA thrift store...
This delightful chicken came to me via Cost Plus World Market. I didnt mean to buy it. But my sweet Hartwell brought it to me, before he knew how to read, and said, "Mom, this says, open and clos...
I bought this chair at a thrift store for $15. I just walked in, saw it and bought it. Didnt think it over. Didnt have a place for it. I just liked it and I drive a minivan. I knew I had to reco...
Trying to capture a photo of Bee on a cell phone is like trying to grab light from the sky! He moves so fast! And hes very busy!I love my buddha spice shelf. So happy and colorful.
Okay, everyone, youre right! I need to keep it simple and clean and white. Im saving those bright colors for another place, I guess. Dont be surprised if I tile my bedroom! ("Wow, Courtney, your ...
This last weekend, my mom came out for a visit and I was finally able to go shopping for my kitchen! I got the Ikea birch counter tops and a white apron front sink. They are resting in a corner waiti...
My fella is 6! He asked for squinkies boys. And an iPhone.We spent a day last week at Disneyland. Hartwells friends joined us that afternoon so he could go on Splash Mountain and Big Thunder Mountain...
Something you should know about me. Laziness is the mother of my creativity. Valentines day is a big deal around here. Its also Hartwells birthday. Which means on top of putting together 50 kinder an...
I recently had one of those afternoon slumps. It was around 1:30 and I was looking at pretty blogs and I was inspired to paint! Someone had mod-podged a fun little paper on the outside of their drawe...
Im goin back...to 2010 when I totally(ish) redid my bathroom with my bare hands.The story goes that John and I started renting this fantastic little California bungalow in an amazing neighborhood. Ju...
It all started with a bowl. Actually, it all started with one of the shops in my circle on etsy listing an item in this pattern. I think it was a dinner plate and I think it was $10. Its gone now, th...
My friend invited me to her Super Bowl party. Here is our conversation:Me: Can I pickle something for the party?Friend: Yes, Bring Tom Bradys pickled balls!*Me: Seriously, can I bring something?(no a...
You are no longer following . Undo?
English
Suomi
Svenska