I always fantasized about becoming a craft vendor yet for some reason I never took the plunge to at least try it. When I came across an email in my inbox for a craft fair with a recycle theme, I knew that would be the perfect opportunity to test the waters. Build It Green! NYC [...]
I’ve been having had a difficult time finding potholders that work for me. They’re just too stiff. Either the fabric layers are too thick or the rubberized layer interferes with my gripability ability to get a good grip on hot pots. So I thought I would just make some for myself and decided to poke [...]
I’m so excited! And I just can’t hide it! I know I’m dating myself but that’s the start of a 80′s song by the Pointer Sisters. The first 2 lines are an indication of how I felt after placing my order with Patty of BestFurniturepaint.com for Annie Sloan Chalk Paint. As for the rest of [...]
Sorry, I took an unexpected blogging break. We took a family trip to Washington DC. No. 2 Son wanted to visit our Nation’s Capitol for his 10th birthday. We hit most of the touristy spots – U.S. Capitol, Library of Congress, U.S Treasury, Lincoln Monument, Washington Memorial and a couple of the Smithsonian museums. Unfortunately, [...]
I have been looking for patio furniture ever since I started my patio makeover. I was looking for a lounge chair and a table and chairs. I didn’t want to buy new so I have been looking on Craigs List hoping to score. So far, I did find these chairs. They are in dire need [...]
I ended Part 1 of my patio journey with laying the 12 x12 pavers to form a border. After that, it was off to Home Depot to get 16 x 16 pavers to fill the center area. I needed 42 to fill the space and with each weighing 37lbs, I knew I needed help from [...]
Note: If you are here on a retrurn visit and were unable to leave a comment before, I apologize. I hope I fixed whatever was wrong and hope you will try again. Thanks so much! You’ve seen these inexpensive storage cubes before, right? They are made of inexpensive fiberboard with a faux laminate finish but [...]
I have so many ideas swirling around inside my head; both projects for my home as well as to sell. I would love to do a craft fair this summer but haven’t found one that would be a good fit. Actually the Renegade Craft Fair would be a perfect fit; however, the vendor fees are [...]
I decided I needed a bulletin board to help keep my work life organized. Too many dates and “to do’s” are short circuiting the brain these days. I looked in my usual thrift stores for a substancial, maybe even ornate, frame I cousd use and couldn’t find one. The other day I was working in [...]
Yeah! I spent a few hours this weekend in my creative laboratory and it felt sooo good! I ignored the mess, put the stereo on and started working on one of many projects waiting patiently for my attention. I realized that I have thrifted way too much, so I am going to have to decide [...]
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