Do you ever buy things just because you think they're pretty--fully intending to use them for some "higher purpose"--only to get them home and use them as, well, decoration? That is my problem with boxes. I buy them, and my argument tends to be, "Well, they're not just to look at. I can use them for storage too!". Jeanette has the above boxes in her closet, and they look spectacular. Every inch of … [Read more...]
Gallery Wall
I was walking around dusting today...yes, dusting...and I was taking note of my photo collages. More importantly, I was noticing how very few of them are actually hanging on the wall. The Nester (my first link, did that work?) gave some advice about photo collages, and she was more in favor of hanging them. While I love everything she types, I find that my laziness wins out and I'm more of a … [Read more...]
Hello….Kitchen.
If you're a Seinfeld fan like me, you'll know to say the title like Jerry referred to Newman. (Slight giggle to myself.) My house is only about 4 1/2 years old, and we custom built it. Believe me, I appreciate every aspect of being able to pick out every nook and cranny of our house. However, is it wrong that it's a few years later, and I'm still struggling with how to decorate it? I like the … [Read more...]
Scrapbook paper and organizing
I am a scrapbooker who doesn’t scrapbook. There. I said it. I love going into scrapbook supply stores, I love the trinkets, the colors, the beautiful papers. However, I use them for items throughout the house that can be seen. Don’t get me wrong, I have scrapbooked. It takes a LONG time though. Here is a sampling of things I have done around the house… You will soon find out (in case … [Read more...]
My love affair…
I can only assume that many of you will agree when I shout from the rooftops my love affair with Target. The whole family went last night (a rarity in itself), and once again Target did not disappoint. As soon as I walked in the door, I found these.My husband quickly asked what in the world I would use these adorable little buckets (not his words, mind you) for. I ever-so-arrogantly replied that I … [Read more...]
