Simple Holiday Greenery
Well, December has arrived and I suppose it’s time to start decking the halls! I tend to go at this in a slow and steady manner instead of all at once. We love to have a real tree so we won’t put...
View ArticleRaising the Bar Stool. A Makeover Story.
An extremely awesome friend of mine, Jessica, had these counter height stools in her home. She was done with them. They just weren’t working for her any more and when I took them off her hands I...
View ArticleHello 2015!
Wow! That was a huge break. I took all of Christmas through New Years and then some off and it was fantastic but I’m glad to be back to writing and creating and regular life. The kids go back to...
View ArticleAdventures in Wallpaper
The dining room has been a work in progress for a long while now. It’s still not complete but we’re one step further on the journey. I know what you’re thinking “Heather, you’re a paint girl. What...
View ArticleStart a Side Business Flipping Used Furniture
How to Make a Side Income by Flipping Furniture Working from home has been one of the biggest challenges of my life (try speaking to a business contact on the phone while your son screams for you to...
View ArticleWhole Home Organizer Planning Printable
Last year I worked out a little Vision planner because January is all about organizing for me. I just don’t feel like I can start a new year with all of last years problems and clutter hanging around....
View Article5 Simple Ways to Go Green in The Kitchen
If one of your goals for 2015 is to be a little more responsible when it comes to the environment, here are five simple changes you can make in your kitchen to get you closer to goal. #1 – Replace your...
View ArticleWhat to Look for in Thrift Stores to Resell
My post about Starting a Side Business Flipping Used Furniture seems to have been of interest. I’m so glad! So I thought I’d follow it up with some examples of what to look for when you’re out at...
View ArticleTeacher Appreciation Gift Printable
Can you taste it? Summer freedom is just around the corner. No more lunches to pack or permission slips to sign. No more homework, no more books and you’ll earn zero dirty looks from the teacher if...
View ArticleMonster High Birthday Bash
My oldest baby just turned 8. She has changed so much in the last year – going from a child into a tween was a jarring transformation for me. She has navigated the mean girl waters with grace and has...
View ArticleHomemade Peanut Butter
I grew up on processed big brand peanut butter. It was so smooth and creamy and sweet and salty. Yum. We would buy it in big giant jars when it was on sale. And then we began to cut processed foods and...
View ArticleTreats for Toys
It’s November and the stores are filling up with Christmas decor, my kids have started thinking about Santa, and there are many more kids out there who hope and dream of bounty under their tree too....
View ArticleA $10 side table redo
I think this might be my favourite furniture redo yet. I’m really in love with it. This little $10 1950s side table was cute when I bought it despite the fact that the finish had water rings on it and...
View ArticleRaising the Bar Stool. A Makeover Story.
An extremely awesome friend of mine, Jessica, had these counter height stools in her home. She was done with them. They just weren’t working for her any more and when I took them off her hands I...
View ArticleSimple Holiday Greenery
Well, December has arrived and I suppose it’s time to start decking the halls! I tend to go at this in a slow and steady manner instead of all at once. We love to have a real tree so we won’t put that...
View ArticleThrift the Look
Our inspiration comes from Country Living Magazine and their Maine Coastal Look renovation feature. Sarah asked us to choose one of the following photos and then recreate their vibe with 'junk' from...
View ArticleVintage Bench – from Boring to Mauve-lous!
Before we moved from Calgary I found this little vintage telephone table. I was so charmed by the shape of it that I snapped it up with intentions of making it sweet again. It was in pretty bad shape....
View ArticleRaising the Bar Stool. A Makeover Story.
An extremely awesome friend of mine, Jessica, had these counter height stools in her home. She was done with them. They just weren’t working for her any more and when I took them off her hands I...
View ArticleAdventures in Wallpaper
The dining room has been a work in progress for a long while now. It’s still not complete but we’re one step further on the journey. I know what you’re thinking “Heather, you’re a paint girl. What...
View ArticleStart a Side Business Flipping Used Furniture
How to Make a Side Income by Flipping Furniture Working from home has been one of the biggest challenges of my life (try speaking to a business contact on the phone while your son screams for you to...
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