I noticed about a month ago that Torin’s nursery was looking a little plain. We had our elephant parade wall decals up from Target, but everything in there just looked a little too matching… elephant sheets, elephant mobile, elephant baskets, you get the idea. The overall color scheme of the nursery is mint and gray… Continue reading DIY Nursery Art
So about a year ago, I had a grand idea to repaint my dining room set- chairs, table and china cabinet. And… I’m just now finishing. Sometimes my projects take me a while. Don’t judge. 😉 My dining room set is a nice hand me down from my mom, that she gave to us when… Continue reading China Cabinet Makeover
Today I’m going to show you all how to “makeover” your barstools in 15 minutes, with only $10 worth of supplies. It’s so easy I’m not even sure if you can call it makeover. Here were my barstools before the makeover: pretty generic and boring. If you’ve been following my blog recently you know I’ve done… Continue reading $10 barstool makeover
I’m in love with Butcher Block countertops. They’re so homey and practical. Every time I see them in a kitchen they just look so warm and inviting. Now, I know you guys think I’m crazy because wood is so hard to care for, but I just think it looks nice. I also really love the… Continue reading DIY Wood Kitchen Island Top
I know it’s been a while since my last post, but i have been so busy with house projects I just haven’t had time to write about them. Now that I’ve finished a few, there’s going to be lots of posts, so get ready to make stuff! So, I’ve hated my kitchen floor pretty much… Continue reading Kitchen Floor Remodel
Remember how on Thursday’s post I said that knowing how to make homemade chicken broth is a life skill? Well today, I’m going to share another one with you. It’s not particularly fancy and most of you probably already do it, but for those of you that don’t, prepare to be educated. Knowing how to… Continue reading How to Butcher a Pork Loin
I love making my own broths and stock. Not only is it cheaper than buying commercial varieties, but it tastes so much richer (and less salty). Chicken broth is also chock full of minerals and amino acids that can help stave off illnesses, and by slow cooking the ingredients you get more nutrient extraction. Today,… Continue reading Homemade Chicken Broth
What is body frosting you ask? It’s a whipped blend of oils and butters that melt into your dry, winter skin to create beautifully soft and hydrated hands, feet, and legs. Sometimes I even put it on my face! Now, I know you’re looking at that picture and thinking “it looks like a Wendy’s frosty… Continue reading Luxurious Cocoa Almond Body Frosting
So I love making homemade bath and body products (we’ve talked about this before), but I have yet to venture into the somewhat scary land of DIY soap making. For those of you that don’t know about soap making, it’s horrifying for someone like me who has a fear of hot things. The chemical reaction… Continue reading Super Easy Melt and Pour Soap Recipes
So I’ve been making my own laundry detergent for over a year now. No, I’m not a hippie I just like really clean clothes and I can’t justify paying extortionate prices for soap. That’s it. It’s just soap. There are a few reasons why you should make your own laundry detergent: You know what’s in… Continue reading The Best Homemade Laundry Detergent
