I’m back a day late to discuss my goals for the week. I mentioned it was going to an unusually busy week — and it was; but I still got a fair amount done. This next will be the same which means I’ll be choosing simple goals for this week, too. So, how did I …
Organization Ideas and Projects
Last week I told you how much I loved my spice jar project. Well, I feel similarly about this one because it also combines thrifting and organization! If you’ve followed us a long time, you might remember my golden duck bracelet holders. I still like those guys; but I’m not going to have many flat …
So, how did I do? Well, I wanted to fix the towel hooks in our bathroom. As I mentioned at the end of this post, they were a little wobbly. We screwed the wooden dowels into a scrap piece of wood and attached it to the wall. Status: 90% — we need to get …
Seriously, I love, love, love this project. It mixes two of my favorite things… thrifting and organization. I’ve seen these vintage soda crates at yard sales, flea markets and thrift stores for years; but the soda logos are typically in reds and yellows. If you’ve followed along very long, you know those aren’t my colors. …
So, how did I do? Well, I wanted to fix the spots where paint had dripped on our baseboards from projects over the last year. This included the trim in our bedroom, hallway, stairs, entry and dining room. I touched up some doors and the stair risers, as well, since I had the paint …
Meet my brother. photo by Emil Handke, Louisville KY Photographer, developed by State Film My brother, Billy Grubbs, is a Photographer from Louisville KY. He also owns State Film Lab, where he is focused on the art of Film Photography and develops photos for other photographers. You can see some examples of his, and other …
So, how did I do? Well, I wanted to fix the paint in our bedroom. After seeing it with different lighting over several weeks, there were some spots where the paint didn’t fully cover. Status: 75% — 3 out of 4 walls are done and I’ll be painting the final wall today. …
It took me awhile to really start using Instagram. Between our Craftivity Designs Facebook, Twitter and Google+ accounts and my personal Facebook and Twitter accounts — it just felt like too much. But, as it turns out, Instagram is just too handy. I love how easy it is to take and edit a photo. …
I am a big believer in making simple goals. It’s just less overwhelming when the to-do list feels like something I can actually accomplish. It’s also nice to actually check things off the to-do list — and simple goals make that feasible. As the baby’s due date crept closer we started shrinking our project list …
One of my favorite craft fair purchases ever is hanging in our bathroom… and it isn’t art. I bought it at the Vintage Marketplace in Indianapolis; but can’t recall the name of the vendor. If you know who makes these in that area, please comment, I’d love to give them credit!! This shelf is probably …
With a new baby comes lots of stuff. Our little girl is sleeping in a bassinet next to our bed until she’s big enough to move into the nursery. In the meantime, I needed a quick solution for all of those late-night nursing and diapering sessions. We’ve been working on our bedroom and one of …
Last week Erica and I checked out a new thrift store in Knoxville, TN called Nostalgia. I brought home several items, all for my son’s bedroom makeover. The biggest ticket purchase I made was this vintage suitcase, at $25. Nostalgia had a wide array of suitcases throughout the store; but I was specifically looking for …
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My little boy and I completed a quick project over the weekend. It’s a pretty easy one. This gold frame hung in the entry way of our old house. I originally picked it up at a yard sale. He’s excited that his magnets have a special spot, and I like that they feel a little …
Our “Master” bathroom isn’t tiny; but it’s definitely not large either. It’s not even really a true master bath. There is a second entry that provides access from the hallway and it’s the only bath on the second floor — which is where all of the bedrooms are located. So, it’s really our shared, family …