Do Something Unexpected

January 16, 2012 Easy Home Decor Projects
Do Something Unexpected

Try as I might to believe otherwise, my sweet baby Emma is growing up to be quite the little girly girl.  She demands her red sparkly Mary Jane shoes be put on as soon as she wakes up (and over her footed pajamas, I should add) and loves carrying around [...]

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Welcome to Your Newly Improved Home {Home Depot Gift of Good}

January 13, 2012 Giveaways & Product Reviews
Welcome to Your Newly Improved Home {Home Depot Gift of Good}

Someone’s home just got a little more comfortable (and more beautiful). Back in November, I introduced you to the Porter Family of Killeen, Texas.  Mom Tina is holding down the fort and raising 6 of their 7 children here in Texas, while Dad Tony is stationed in Washington and currently [...]

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That Other Pesky Thing to Consider when Choosing a Paint Color

January 11, 2012 DIY Painting Tips
That Other Pesky Thing to Consider when Choosing a Paint Color

When it’s time to grab the paint chips and start obsessing about a new paint color, what do you take into consideration?  Do you think about how the color makes you feel?  If your husband thinks its masculine enough?  If it will easily show little, dirty hand prints? I consider [...]

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Mastering the Master Bedroom {Layered Frame Gallery Wall}

January 9, 2012 DIY Painting Tips
Mastering the Master Bedroom {Layered Frame Gallery Wall}

The very last project I had to complete in the master bedroom was to come up with something to fill a blank corner wall between two sets of windows.  The wall is one that you see when you walk into the room, so I wanted it to make a big [...]

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I’m a Loser ‘Cause You Might Be a Winner

January 4, 2012 Giveaways & Product Reviews
I'm a Loser 'Cause You Might Be a Winner

I am a loser, because some of you are winners. No, not winners in that sense.  But, winners in this sense. I have forgotten to announce the winners of the last three giveaways!  Winter break from school, Christmas, and New Years gets me every time. So, without further ado, congratulations [...]

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When Good Thrifting Goes Bad

January 4, 2012 Easy Home Decor Projects
When Good Thrifting Goes Bad

An Open Letter to a Goodwill Donor – I cannot thank you enough for donating your unwanted home goods to my local Goodwill.  With your donation, you are helping to provide jobs and training for people in Central Texas, and that is an extremely important and worthwhile endeavor. However, I [...]

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