To paint or not to paint brick or stone fireplaces is always a big decision. This question is the most popular topic I get emails about. I have to admit I'm fearless when it comes to painting brick or stone. I realize it's permanent, but I have always liked the results. When we first purchased our Connecticut home I was convinced we would demo the fireplace and replace it with something more ...
Classic Posole + The Cafe at The Heard Museum
My sister and I had delicious Posole at The Cafe at The Heard Museum where my sister works in fundraising. I've been wanting to make it and she finally asked the chef, Irene Rutigliano for the recipe. Turns out it was in Bon Appetit in January of 2012. Then last weekend my husband emailed me a few links of recipes we should try....and this exact recipe was one of them. It's ...
bathroom {tiny} before and after
When we bought this house the bathrooms had just been updated with Rohl fixtures and Toto toilets, but the vanities....were not so great. This bathroom is just too small for a vanity. I kind of think under sink storage is much like a basement. If you have it, you fill it up. If you don't have a basement {or a vanity} you somehow manage. To update the bathroom we changed out the vanity for a ...
Valentine’s Day banner {diy}
Last year I made tiny watercolor hearts. This year I made my watercolor hearts in the same way, but instead of tiny ones using a heart punch, I used a cookie cutter to trace the heart shape. Not as quick and easy as a punch, but it still allowed me to see the pattern that would be on the heart shape. This project is perfect for children of all ages. Even preschoolers could paint and then see ...
Miniature Boxwood Wreaths {DIY}
With just a few sprigs of boxwood you can make {DIY} miniature boxwood wreaths to hang all through the house. It takes just a few minutes using picture hanging wire to make a frame. Then use floral tape or wire to secure the boxwood. Add a ribbon and hang on a door, small mirror or from hardware on furniture or cabinets. I even made napkin rings. My sister Lynn and her ...
How to Make a Simple Advent Calendar Using Take-Out Containers
How to make a simple advent calendar using take-out containers and bags. Every year I try and come up with a simple {DIY} Advent Calendar. The one I made for this year took very little time and just a few supplies from the backyard and a trip to Michaels. The only tricky part is trying to find 24 tiny gifts. It was a lot easier when my kids were younger. A piece of candy, a holiday ...