The Crazy Simple Life

I am a huge fan of HGTV (Home & Garden Television channel).  I enjoy many of their programs.  I especially love their DIY home decorating ideas.  They make it look so quick and easy.  This ho...

When the Sports Fan and I were married five-and-half years ago, we began our "Tree Slice Tradiiton." In this yearly ritual, my husband saws off a piece from the bottom of our Christmas tree, sands it smooth, and then gives it to me...

With only a couple weeks to spare, the nursery is finally finished. I'm SO pleased with the results, I keep sneaking in there just to sit down and look around at it all. It may not look like much to everyone else, but what makes it so special is that I hand...

Picture By Sean MacEntee

Removing clutter from your home is as good for you as taking a walk, doing yoga or meditating.  Why?  Because clutter-free environments are linked to lower stress levels, improved moods and h...

My green thumb is ready to come out of hibernation! Is yours? We just had a beautiful spring weekend here in Seattle and now I'm ready to pull on the gardening gloves and dig in to some soil.

Chair rails aren't just for dining rooms anymore. Though they were once used to keep dining chairs from rubbing against walls, a crisp white chair rail can lend visual interest to any room in your home. Depending on the height you place it and the colors you...

French memo boards have become really popular in the last couple years. Pictures and mementos just look so sweet tucked behind lines of ribbon over an upholstered board. I wanted to make one for the baby's room, but couldn't find a good tutorial. (Nor could I find one where I felt ...

We just found out we're having a baby girl and I am absolutely giddy with excitement. I mean, ridiculously giddy. I mean, so giddy that right after the ultrasound I went out and bought two newborn outfits that had flowers, ruffles, and the color pink. (Trying not to...

"I better make sure it's level Mom."

You can make unique pop art for your kid’s room! We are de-babying the little man’s room and I’ve been thinking about a cool art project to put on the wall for m...

The adorable letter wall art in the above picture was made by my girlfriend and given to me as a baby shower gift.   What a thoughtful gift.  The fence and farm animals depict the nursery room theme....

'Tis the season when many people are travelling home for the holidays! Guests may be expected (or unexpected), so here's a quick and easy solution to prepare for any last-min...

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