Valentine’s Day isn’t just for couples, it is also a great opportunity for us to show our children, nieces, and nephews just how much we love them. As a child, my father always sent me roses and chocolates to school on Valentine’s day. While my kids are not quite old enough to start that tradition Read More
Archives for February 2014
Valentine’s Day Floral Arrangement with Chalkboard
Valentine’s Day is just two days away and in preparation for this loving holiday, I went ahead and put together this adorable Valentine’s Day floral arrangement. This floral arrangement was incredibly easy and cheap to put together. It was all inspired by an adorable heart-shaped chalkboard that I purchased from the dollar section of my Read More
Enhance Curb Appeal with Natural and Artificial Outdoor Plants
With our theme of “Love” continuing this week, I wanted to list all the things that I loved about the front of this home. This is most definitely the most eye-catching home on the block in one South Florida neighborhood and when we take a closer look at their decorations and landscaping, it is easy Read More
The History of Valentine’s Day
As my children would say, there are only four more sleeps until Valentine’s Day! Are you ready for this love-infused holiday? According to the Greeting Card Association, every year more than a billion Valentine’s Day cards are sent to family, friends, and loved ones. And ladies, we account for up to 85 percent off all Read More
How To: Recover a Chair Seat
Have you ever fallen in love with a vintage dining room set but been turned off by the seat fabric? Today, I am going to show you how to breathe new life into an old piece of furniture by recovering a chair seat. This is a great project for DIY beginners because absolutely no sewing Read More
Personalize Your Plants with Planters
My birthday just happens to fall right before Valentine’s day, which meant that flowers and gifts are often combined. For as long as I can remember, my mother would give me a beautiful, potted calla lily plant instead of purchasing cut stems. Calla lilies are of course, my personal favorite flower, but this way of Read More
DIY- How to Make a Printer’s Tray Side Table
I love adding custom touches to my home and with these printer’s tray side tables, I am able to add a custom piece and a special project all in one. Not only is this table a sure-fire conversation starter, it is also easy enough for beginner DIYers. My inspiration for this table came from a Read More
Creating a Front Yard Play Space with Tree Swings
I recently went to south Florida to visit my parents and as I was walking through their neighborhood, I was shocked at how many different homes chose to create a play space for their children in the front yard instead of in the back yard. Creating a perfectly adorable place for your children to play Read More
A Game Day Party the Whole Family Will Enjoy
The most anticipated football game of the year is finally here. How are you going to watch it? If you are like many other Americans, chances are that you are going to be throwing a game day party for friends and family. If so, I have compiled a list of tips and tricks that will Read More