Sand and Starfish

Archive for the ‘the house’ Category

Mar 07
1

Mantel Makeover

Mantel Makeover

    When all the Christmas decor comes down, the house feels open and fresh but also a little empty and bare. It doesn’t last too long though. This year… (Read More)

Dec 30
0

Goodbye Christmas

Goodbye Christmas

I hate taking down my Christmas decorations. I know that hate is a really strong word but I feel really strongly about it. Christmas is magical to me. Maybe I’ve… (Read More)

Sep 13
4

In Progress… a DIY Ruffle Curtain

In Progress… a DIY Ruffle Curtain

My dear friend Kashoan (Krafty Kash) sent me some lovely vintage sheets a little while ago. Gorgeous things. They made my heart skip a beat. But as I was folding… (Read More)

Apr 10
20

Big Girl Style

Big Girl Style

After a week of working on it, I’m so glad to say it’s done. Hope you all enjoy it as much as I do. If you have any questions, let… (Read More)

Apr 01
5

Dream Big

Dream Big

My lil gck-1 has officially not stopped growing. We ordered her a big girl bed. It should be here in 9 days. No more crib, no more crib turned daybed,… (Read More)

Mar 31
0

Sunglass Holder

Sunglass Holder

I’m in desperate need of one of these for my master bedroom closet. I like to see everything I own. It’s easier to add them to an outfit this way… (Read More)

Mar 24
2

Succulents

Succulents

They require so little and yet give so much in return. Love. And now just a couple new spaces they’ve filled around the house… FYI… all those lil nubs in… (Read More)

Feb 18
7

I Need Order!!!

I Need Order!!!

I can’t live like this any longer… And this actually isn’t even half of it. The other half is all over the bedroom floor. And wall. And kitchen table. (ummm…… (Read More)

Jan 04
11

New Art from Old

New Art from Old

Have some old art laying around collecting dust? Then this is perfect to give that art a brand new beautiful life! All you need is that old art, some sticker… (Read More)

Dec 24
1

O Tannenbaum Pt. 2

O Tannenbaum Pt. 2

O Christmas Tree, O Christmas Tree, Your branches green delight us! They are green when summer days are bright, They are green when winter snow is white. O Christmas Tree,… (Read More)

Dec 22
3

A Homemade Advent Calendar

A Homemade Advent Calendar

Since this is the first year that gck-1 has really gotten into Christmas and understands it all, I figured that having a homemade advent calendar would be so much more… (Read More)

Dec 18
5

My Crafty Closet

My Crafty Closet

I’ve had several requests to see just exactly where I do my “crafting”. And every time I wanted to show the pictures… I changed it. I moved the desk here,… (Read More)

Nov 17
2

Goodwill = Good Finds

Goodwill = Good Finds

I’ve been trying to make it a point to pop in to one of the Goodwill’s around here every weekend. I’ve been taking the advice of other amazing “thrifters” and… (Read More)

Jul 13
1

A Wedding Gift

A Wedding Gift

B and I got married on 10-10-09 and one of my most favorite gifts that we received was from his Aunt V. She made us this incredible quilt. I mean… (Read More)

Jul 09
4

Vintage Sheet Love

Vintage Sheet Love

Finding vintage sheets around here isn’t exactly easy… nor does it happen very often. It’s so rare that I dread even trying to go in search of them because I… (Read More)