With this fireplace makeover, we turned our formal living room into a softer and more inviting space by replacing the dark green granite with brick. Do you remember our fireplace from our empty house home tour post? Yeah, I guess it looks pretty good at first glance, but Handan had it out for that green gas-burner since day one. Maybe…
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Our free printable adult coloring calendars for 2021 will satisfy your need to color between the lines while reminding you of that luncheon on Tuesday. Maude called. She has a conflict on Tuesday, and she has to reschedule the bridge club luncheon. I don’t know – something about Larry dropping a bowling ball on his left pinky toe. Yeah, right…
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Make your own Rae Dunn Ornaments and get the look for less! Our collection of free SVGs are perfect for ornaments, mugs, shirts and more! Handan and I try to walk every afternoon. It’s a great opportunity to get out of the house, stretch our old bones and breathe in some fresh air. Over the course of 4 miles, we…
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When it comes to holiday gifting, let Cricut Joy be your Santa’s Little Helper! We used ours to make awesome personalized mugs for everyone on our “nice” list, and we’re gifting you with free SVGs! *Alert! We’re giving away a Cricut Joy! Details in the post!* Maybe it’s just me, but the older (and busier) I get, the less time…
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Dirty Buffalo Wings are the absolute best wings on the planet! Learn the secret to making these crispy, lip-smacking wings and become the hero of the house! I know, I know. Everyone thinks their recipe for buffalo wings is the best. But look, we all know there can be only one number one, so you know what that means, right?…
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These scented broom gnomes are a quick and easy craft that are a feast for the eyes and the nose! Make a bunch for a heavenly-scented fall display! It all started last year around Christmas. I was settling into my usual winter Sunday routine: pajamas, slippers, and a cleverly-played round of “Avoid the Wife.” Everyone knows the old saying, “Where…
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These DIY Wood Bead Pumpkins look great as part of an autumn or Thanksgiving tablescape or on their own in a fall display. Does anyone not love pumpkins? Is it even possible? Now, I’m not talking about pumpkin spice here or pumpkin pie or anything pumpkin flavored. The taste and texture of pumpkin (real or artificial) are not for everyone,…
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Amazon Prime Day 2020 is here – are you a Prime member yet? Let’s jump right into the deals! ***Updated for October 14!*** It’s here! It’s finally here! Handan and I are really excited about Prime Day this year, because it’s been a heck of a ride so far, and we feel like treating ourselves to some goodies! Having Amazon…
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Paper bats are a quick and easy last-minute Halloween decor idea that can be made with or without a cutting machine. It’s a perfect DIY for the kids! Admit it. You slacked. While the neighbors were planting witch legs and filling their Halloween Apothecary Shops, you were relaxing on your porch with a glass of sweet tea and a sizzling…
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