If you’re one of the rare people out there who truly doesn’t care about having a home that reflects your personal style, is fairly organized and kept reasonably clean and clutter free, then this post is not for you. I’m guessing that doesn’t describe you, or you probably wouldn’t have clicked on the post title, so I thought I’d share with you some ideas to
8 Cool Kitchen DIY Projects
When I thought about writing this post and curating ideas, I had two criteria in mind: the projects had to offer a good bang for your buck, AND, they had to be projects I would be willing to tackle myself. Most of these projects are easy to implement, but a couple of them involve a bit of work and a modest outlay of cash (the kitchen island for
Take A ‘Peek’ (A Fun Blogging Tool)
Hello Friends! With Hanukkah and Christmas fast approaching, I’m guessing most of you are pretty busy right about now! But I hope you’re not too busy for this. I came across a web site a couple of weeks ago that I’ve been chompin’ at the bit to share with you! It’s called Peek and I love it, and you’re gonna love me for sharing it!
How To Make Your Photos Pop Using a Lightbox
I’ve been a bit frustrated with my food photos from time to time. I look at the beautiful, tempting food photos in magazines and Pinterest and wondered what the secret was. But it really isn’t a secret. When it comes to photography, lighting is everything, and that’s never more true than in food photography. While some of my photos have been
Buy It or Make It?
It’s not exactly news that everyone likes to save money, but if we subscribe to the ‘time is money’ adage, there are definitely times it’s worth it to spend a little more…and sometimes not. The other day I was sifting through a magazine while waiting on line at the grocery store and came across an article that gave me the idea for this post. (Wish
The 10 Commandments for Homeowners and Housecleaners
I guess as the owner of a cleaning service I suppose I’m in a unique position. I’ve seen things from both sides of the fence, both as a homeowner using a service or an individual, and as a business owner. I’ve experienced some behavior, both from homeowners and cleaners, that make me scratch my head and wonder what they’re thinking, or even if they’re
How to Clean a Chalk Board Painted Surface
This is going to be short and sweet. Unless you’ve been hanging out in Siberia lately, you’ve seen the numerous chalk paint projects that many bloggers (including moi) have been doing. The one thing that maybe you haven’t seen or heard about is how to clean the surface after it’s been painted and used. Or maybe you have and it’s just me, and I’m the
Friday’s Five Organizing Ideas
There are three words in the English language that I love: Puppy, Cubbie and Pantry. I think the first two are universal favorites. I’m just weird about the last one. There’s something about the word that conjures up a place filled with bottles and jars like this… I bought this book just because of the purdy pics. 🙂 But let’s face it, few of us
Friday’s Five Organizing Ideas
There was a time when had you asked me what my dream home looks like, I would have gone on and on about a sunken living room, a two sided fireplace, wrap around porch, a library, an outdoor kitchen…. Ok, I still would love those things. But now I’m more focused on the areas that often go unmentioned by many when describing their home but
Friday’s Five Organizing Ideas
Laundry! Not my favorite household chore by far. If you feel the same way, this post is for you, and if you don’t, we need to talk. I have found recently that having a space that you don’t dread going to can make a world of difference. Our former laundry room (and I use that term very loosely) was beyond small, dark and inefficient. Even