Fall Mantel Decor 2011

We love our mantels around the blogosphere. I had ours decorated in the summer, but the last one we talked about was my spring mantel.  Very green, crisp, and well, spring. My buddy Layla is hosting a Fall Mantel party, and I wanted to share with you guys what ours...

what i did, what i didn’t, and sweat

I was supposed to do a lot today. I did some of it, and left the rest in the same place my mind must be residing these days. I didn’t post about the photoshop actions today. Soon, I promise. I didn’t clean my house ’til squeaking and shiny. I’m...

a pantry makeover

I’ve been putting it off. Organizing the pantry, I mean.  When the fabulous Shelley from House of Smith’s prettied up her pantry, I was totally inspired. And overwhelmed.  Really?  My pantry needs to look that good?  I mayyy not be able to pull that off....

how to install faux wood paneling

I’ll be honest. When we decided to redo our dining room, I was really thinking in my head, “oh, sure, we’ll just pop a little paneling up, build some built ins and a seat, build a table…you know, won’t be a big deal at all.”...