Do-It-Yourself

Traditional Girls Nursery with Abstract Art

What is abstract art? So here’s the deal. Abstract art doesn’t try to represent an actual recognizable image—it’s too cool for that. Instead, artists that work in abstraction utilize random shapes, colors or any sort of forms or marks to achieve the desired look. […]

DIY Film Strip Pregnancy Announcement

When my husband and I found out we were expecting our third baby, I wanted to create a simple pregnancy announcement that included the whole family. My daughter was insisting that the baby must be a girl, while her brother was anxious for a baby brother […]

DIY Headphones Hanger

With Father’s Day coming up in just three short days, I knew I had to come up with a creative gift idea, and fast. My husband is a music lover—he always listens to tunes when he’s at work, but I know that his headphones are just thrown to the side of his desk […]

DIY Spray Painted Lamps

It seems like my decorating style starts to change every couple of years, and let’s face it. Redecorating a room can get expensive quickly! So what’s a girl to do when her tastes change but her budget doesn’t? Give a makeover to items she already owns! […]

DIY Sidewalk Chalk

The season for sunshine and outdoor play is finally upon us! School is nearly done, which means every parent could use new ideas on how to fill all those unscheduled hours. Sidewalk chalk is a great way to encourage imagination and physical activity. […]

DIY Countdown to Baby Blocks

Waiting for anything is always hard, but waiting for babies? Nine months seems like a pretty long time while you’re going through it! But as the saying goes, good things come to those who wait, and while you’re being patient, you can make these cute blocks to count down to baby! […]

Mother's Day Interview Keepsake

Kids say the darnedest things! So for Mother’s Day, I thought it would be fun to see what my kids have to say about me with a cute “My Mom” interview. Asking little kids questions is always fun—you never know what kind of answers you’re going to get. […]