Decorate a Mini Tree!

Mini Trees are fun to decorate, but it is often difficult to find mini ornaments, especially at an affordable price. Why not make your own? These quick and easy ornaments were made from foam scatter shapes and foam stickers. This tree was done for St. Patrick's Day, but mini trees can be decorated for any season and/or holiday. Have fun crafting!

Customizing a Bed Sheet DIY

 

Customizing a bed sheet is "Sew-Easy"! My easy to follow directions and photos will help you create unique sheets that accentuate your child's (or your) personality!

Privacy Curtains From a Sheet DIY

Do you need a specialty curtain for a kid's themed room? Try a bed sheet! Directions and photos are included for making your own curtains, along with an easy DIY for adding a privacy lining.

Let it Snow, LET IT SNOW!

Does your home seem drab and dreary after the Christmas decorations come down? Don't despair! LET IT SNOW! 

Privacy Curtain DIY

Do you have a window or a door with a window that needs a privacy curtain? This curtain was an "Easy-Sew" project that provides privacy and blocks light as well as heat. These curtains can even reduce energy costs. Try this project with your favorite fabric, and do it with style!

Christmas at Our Log Home!

I love to decorate, especially at Christmas! Each time that we have moved, it has been to a bigger home, so of course we needed more decorations. I was ready for the challenge! Many decorations are handmade, some are heirlooms, and all are special! Enjoy the self-guided tour of our Log Home in the Big Woods - all "Decked Out" for Christmas!

Rustic Wood & Iron Wall Rack DIY

This Wood and Iron Wall Rack is a great way to add Farmhouse Rustic to your home! It's fun, easy, and very low cost. Best of all, it looks great and provides hanging space in any room of your home, from bathroom to entry way. Follow my DIY with photos to make your own!

Vintage Bathroom Accessories DIY

This Vintage Bathroom Accessories Set is a very quick and easy project that goes great in a rustic bathroom for that "Farmhouse" look. DIY includes directions for a toothbrush holder and soap dispenser.

My Vintage "Rake Rack" DIY

What is a "Rake Rack"? Check out the details and DIY of my vintage garden-rake-turned-rack! Photos and instructions are included.

First Planting Day!

It was finally planting day at my new home in the northeast "Big Woods"! Moving 1,200 miles from my South Louisiana home of 17 years was tough in many ways, one of which was leaving my flowers. That incident gave, "You can't take it with you!" a whole new meaning! Check out the photos of my first "Planting Day" after the big move!

Washing Machine - Repair or Buy?

When a major appliance breaks down or is not functioning properly, do you repair the appliance or buy a replacement? We faced this tough decision recently when the door on our front loader washing machine was broken. Here's our story...

DIY - Vintage Ladder to Quilt Rack

Are you a quilt lover? If so, what is your favorite way to display your special quilts? Here's my DIY for how my husband and I created a Quilt Rack from a vintage ladder. Photos and easy-to-follow directions are included. 

My New "Found" Pantry

Do you need extra storage space in your kitchen? We certainly did. My husband, Charlie, had a great idea for a "found" pantry that created more storage space and organization! Here's the results! 

Amend That Soil!

Do you have the ideal soil for planting? Few of us do, and I certainly don't! Here's how I "amend" my soil in South Louisiana to grow beautiful flowers!

Save That Couch!

Do you have a fabric couch, chair, and/or love seat? Does your fabric couch collect countless lint balls? If so, you can identify with my dilemma. Try my tips to get your couch fuzz-free!

Clean Those Fans!

Do you have ceiling fans in your home? I love mine! They are great to keep you cool, circulate the air, and they help lower energy bills. The question is: how do you clean them? Today was "Fan Cleaning Day" at my house, for all 10 ceiling fans. Here's my techniques and tips...

Mailing a Package - It's a Wrap!

My son Jacob suggested that I do a Blog Post entitled, "How to Mail a Package". I thought everyone knew how to mail packages, and then I remembered being at the local Post Office a few days before Christmas when a frantic young couple rushed in with a giant 4 ft. package wrapped in festive Christmas gift-wrap and covered with colorful bows. They could not understand why the package couldn't be mailed in that condition! Maybe, he is right, so here's my techniques...

New Refrigerator - Ways to Save!

I just bought a great new refrigerator, and it has been delivered! What's different about that? I shopped without leaving my home, and the $1,595.99 in savings and rebates was tremendous!  

Dealing With "The Stuff", Part 1

Again this year, I made the "unofficial" Resolution of "Organizing My Home". I have started this project before, but it seems like I always get to a certain point and stop - but not this time! Here's Part 1 of my story, Daybed and Filing Cabinet Organization!

How to Replace Foam in a Cushion

Let's face it: "flat" chair cushions are not comfortable to sit on, especially when the reclining chair supports are steel! Here's my how-to and photos for adding a zipper to a cushion and replacing the foam.