Author: Kara
She Said “Yes!”
I hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving with family and friends last week. We not only celebrated a great holiday but also an addition to our family! Last week, my brother (Victor) asked his girlfriend (Claire) to marry him and. . . she said “Yes!” Yay!!! Victor asked me…
DIY Terrariums = Great Gift Idea
Terrariums were big back in the 70’s (you may remember them in your mother’s or grandmother’s house), but that is not when they first appeared on the scene. No, terrariums have been around since the 1800’s. You can read a little about their history right here. Well, in case you…
Bubble Mobile by Jenna
About a week ago Ms. Jenna from Hey Homeslice e-mailed me because she had just completed and inspiring project. The idea involved the much loved glass bubble balls sold by CB2 (which just happens to be one of my favorite stores to visit when I travel to a big city)….
From Slouchy to Sleek
Happy Tuesday friends! Today I am going to show you the recent modifications that we made to our overstuffed sofa. This is what our couch looked like when we first bought it. We got a great deal because we used gift cards from our wedding 5 years earlier! Before Overall…
Our New Space No Longer a Secret
So, we’ve been holding out on y’all. About 4 weeks ago Tim and I make a decision that we couldn’t be happier about! Watch the video to see what we have to share! Video has been removed- it will be back in a few days. 🙂 Ok, since many of…
Photo Shoot Success
Tim and I just got done with a photo shoot. This time is was actually for ourselves! We had some professional pictures done for the first time ever. The experience was really great and I think the photos are going to be stinkin’ awesome! 🙂 To get ready for the…
DIY Steel Cable and Turnbuckle Shelves
Hey guys and gals. Kara finally got me to post a tutorial on those steel cable and turnbuckle shelves I made a for our living room. When Kara gave me the task of coming up with some sort of shelving for that area, I immediately knew I wanted to try…
Randomness
Happy 11/11/11 everybody and a very special Happy Veteran’s Day to all the brave men and women out there that serve in our armed forces!! Tim and I send you a big virtual hug from the bottom of our hearts. Thank you, thank you for what you do. These past…
COLORFUL DINING ROOM REDO
Hey Friends! I hope you are having a wonderful Wednesday! Today, I am sharing some changes that I’ve made in my dining room. You know me, I am always moving things around and changing things up. Generally, I believe the changes are for the better, however it might just be…
What’s in a name
It has been kara’s dream for a while to have a show, but I thought it was because she wanted to be famous I had to really wrestle with if I was seeking fame and approval or what I like the idea of being able to do what I want…
How to Take Sorry, Scratched Wood to Sleek and Smooth
Remember when I showed you this room last week? Well, there are a couple of different projects that I want to elaborate on when it comes to this space. Today I am going to tell you about an incredible product that I use to bring tired, old, scratched up wood…