A Christmas Miracle happened on Friday night. I’ve been trying to get a good shot of Garrett in front of the Christmas tree since the day after Thanksgiving when we decorated. Every time I try, he runs around and acts like a crazy man and I wind up with blurry hot messes for photos. But then… on Friday night, you’ll…
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I promised to share my DIY painted staircase during the big finished basement reveal post, so here is a sneak peak at the finished result. For the complete story and the full reveal, go visit The DIY Showoff today!
When we bought the cabinetry for the basement, we discovered a little bonus prize inside one of the base cabinets. There were stacks of wood samples painted and stained in a variety of colors in these sturdy organizer trays. I called the cabinet shop and asked if they’d like for me to return them, and he said no. And I…
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I seem to be having a blue Christmas this year. My table setting is no exception. A blue berry wreath and blue napkins and placemats really stand out against the dark wood of my kitchen table. I’ve had this wreath for years. Typically this wreath goes on my front door for springtime, but it got pulled out a little bit…
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Six months after it started, the basement remodeling project is DONE! We’ve added a little mancave area down there with an arcade and a theater room. Who wants to come watch some movies with us? There’s even surround sound now! See? Ah, I’m getting way ahead of myself. I’ll get to that in just a minute. First let me say…
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