Author: mariam

Have an elf but need a heart?

No problem! Re-shaping cookie cutters that you will never use into ones you love is as rewarding as it is economical!

We bought an older home we planned to use as a rental property.

Charming as some of the features in the house are it was also tired and old. We decided to make a few cosmetic updates before renting. We started in the kitchen with painting the cabinets and then moved onto the countertops. I wanted to try a concrete skim coat I had seen on Pinterest. So, as usual, I jumped in.

Window treatments can be very expensive.

So I made my own DIY window valance with some simple tools, two products, basic skills, and less than $5! Those two products can be purchased at your local dollar store: foam board and coffee filters!

I knew it was time to organize this closet when

I couldn’t close the door any more! Not too mention, things will fall over my head (almost) every time I opened it.
Question was, how to use it as both linen and cleaning closet.

The answer, as often, easier than it appears: it all comes down to good organization.
Even if you have a small or “multi-use” space, you can still optimize it to fit your needs. With a little planning, a couple of hours, and a few easy items you can turn yours around too.

With Valentine’s day around the corner we

needed to come up with a unique way to make some place card holders. I don’t know about you but January is always a rough month. Money is tight and it just seems like it’s the longest month ever. I had to dig really deep into our craft cupboard to make these little heart topiaries. Can you guess what they’re made from?