No, I didn’t forget about posting a upholstered headboard how-to! Even though November is over I’m back to share my first tufted undertaking! Here’s what I started with. Step 1- First, I painted the sides of my headboard because they were not going to be covered with fabric…
Author: Kara
26.2- WE DOMINATED YOU!
Tim and I recently ran our first marathon! It was quite an experience and we are so glad we decided to take the challenge. Check out the video to live the moment with us! A friend of mine told us that less than 1% of the world’s population has ever…
GUEST BATHROOM UPDATE
We can finally see the light at the end of the tunnel in regards to our guest bathroom and our house in general!!!!! OMG, I can’t believe I am writing that!!! Anyway, like I mentioned before we are waiting to share photos from our dining room, guest bedrooms, and guest…
THIS LITTLE LIGHT OF MINE. . .
I’m gonna let it shine!!!! This how-to is for all of you living in the dark! So many times our interior spaces are void of the light they so desperately need. Today I am going to show you how to transform a seemingly useless item into a lamp that will…
PAINTED GLASS BACKSPLASH
Looking for a unique backsplash idea? Try this one out for size!! It’s customizable to suit your specific taste! You can also find paint made especially for glass at most craft stores. For this project I used regular old latex paint because I knew the caulk would seal the edges…
Magnolia Leaf Wreath
Use “Mother Nature” to your beautify your bungalow with a MAGNOLIA LEAF WREATH! Find yourself some fine lookin’ foliage from the great outdoors and save yourself some serious green!!!! TOTAL COST- $0!!!!!! Supplies needed: – wire hanger – wire cutters – pliers – glue gun – and of course magnolia…
G-L-A-M-O-R-O-U-S GOLD LEAFING
I love, love, love the look of gold and silver leafing! It reminds me of “Old Hollywood” which is a style I adore! I use a product called “Simple Leaf” which is, you guessed it, a little easier than real leafing, but the process is similar and the end result…
IT’S ELECTRIC- DOOT, DOOT. . .
Did my title get you off your seat and on your feet doing the line dance of the 90’s? I hope so, that was my goal! I wanted to take a post off from the how-to’s and show you some work I did in the children’s area at my church…
PREMATURE AGING
Generally premature aging has a negative connotation, but not today! I am in the process of finishing the 3rd bedroom here at our lovely cottage. The room has taken on a worldly, library-esque sort of feel. I think you are really going to like it! Anyway, these ikea curtains I…
PREMATURE AGING
Generally premature aging has a negative connotation, but not today! I am in the process of finishing the 3rd bedroom here at our lovely cottage. The room has taken on a worldly, library-esque sort of feel. I think you are really going to like it! Anyway, these ikea curtains I…
I’M STUMPED
The next how-to was a request months ago from my friend, Mrs. Limestone! She spied my stump tables in some photos and was dying to know how she could make some for herself. Well, I hope Mrs. Limestone believes in the saying, “Better late than never!” You will get a…
POM-POM POWER
This month I am starting out with a how to video of these “oh so cool” accessories that caught my eye months ago. I can see them used in all sorts of settings for different events or seasons. Watch the video below to make these fluffy favorites for yourself!












