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I Am a Cheater!
I have no shame anymore. None. I am officially a DIY cheater and I don’t care (well, maybe just a tad….) Remember that whole LARGE project that I took on last summer (find out about it HERE) ? You know, the one where I ripped out all the old carpet on the staircase and in […]
Hospitalization and Healing
Oh my! What a LONG week it has been and I don’t even know where to start or how to even explain. I am finally snuggled up in my own bed after spending a week at The Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania (one of the best hospitals in the country!). Words can’t even begin […]
Recent Etsy Orders!
I have been very busy with my Etsy Shop orders. Want to see?? Okay? Sure!
Last Minute Valentines For Ethan
So, in my haze this week, I completely forgot that Ethan’s Valentine’s Day classroom party is tomorrow! Whoops! With no ability to run out and buy anything, I had to use what I already had. Kind of makes it more fun, don’t you think? I did a quick internet search for some cute Valentines printables […]
Project Run and Play: Final Week, Special Occasion Wear
Final week of Project Run and Play! This week’s challenge was Special Occasion wear, which was a little tricky for me because we don’t really have any special occasions coming up, ha! However, I figured I would take advantage of my time and make Ainsley her Easter dress…. really early, but I will be so […]
Basement Craft Room: The Details and Questions Answered
Want to see my newest Basement Craft Room? Click HERE! THANK YOU for all the awesome feedback on my Basement Craft Room ! It is probably one of the most used rooms in the house lately and it is quite messy 🙂 I am going to use this blog post to explain what I spent money […]
Little Bit of Sunshine Jacket: Project Run and Play: Week 4 Outerwear!
EDITED: I am entering this jacket/boot set into the Project Run and Play Auditions~! (Squeal!) I contemplated making something new or using one of my other items like the Mouse House Christmas Dress Tutorial, but I absolutely love this jacket so much and got a lot of wonderful feedback on it. So, I might […]
Giveaway Winnners!
2 winners, randomly chosen by random.org Winner of the wreath (choose a wreath priced $32 and under!) is Ashley ….comment #16: Ashley said… I liked sweet cello’s facebook page! Congrats http://www.ashleyquitefrankly.com/ Winner of the 50% off coupon is Jen….. comment #7 Jen@thecraftingfiend said… I follow mouse house already January 18, 2012 9:14 AM Congrats http://thecraftingfiend.blogspot.com/ I will be emailing […]
Project Run and Play: Week 3 Sewing Through the Decades
Super excited about this week’s edition of Project Run and Play ! The topic is “Sewing Through the Decades” and I chose the late 1940’s/early 1950’s and I immediately knew what type of dress I would make: I love the polka dots and the “poofiness” of the skirt. I added a ric rac detail to the […]
Giveaway Time: Sweet Cello Wreaths!
***GIVEAWAY CLOSED***It has been a little while since I have done a giveaway, so I am super happy to present this lovely gift to one of my lucky readers! Sweet Cello Wreaths Sweet Cello Wreaths offers adorable wreaths in multiple sizes, styles, and price ranges {click HERE to check out her shop!} The lovely […]
The Basement Craft Room: Under $300
Finally! I have finally finished {well, almost finished} my Basement Craft/Sewing Room! Remember when I had a really cute sewing room upstairs in the 4th bedroom? {click to see pictures} Unfortunately, that room never ever worked out because I work late at night and it was directly near the kids’ rooms…. and well, you know […]
Our Home Resolutions for 2012
Most people make personal resolutions for themselves when the new year begins and we like to make a list of Home Resolutions. Strange, but true. Garrett and I sit down and discuss what we would like to accomplish with the house during the upcoming year (have I ever mentioned how wonderful of a husband he […]
New Foyer Light Fixture: Super Easy, Super Inexpensive
The LONG list of projects we have for this house includes switching out all of the dated, awful light fixtures that lurk around every corner. Unfortunately, this could be a very expensive upgrade if we went out and simply purchased brand new lights for every room! We have definitely been creative so far, in order […]
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