Momma Hen's Frugal Life

WhateverWednesday link party

2012-02-01T04:00:00.000-08:00

Since I didn't get a chance to post WhateverWednesday link party last week, I don't have any features.

So, I'll feature some of my favorite Frugal links from my Frugal Friday link party (did you link your project ?!)

West Furniture Revival:

Union Jack (FREE!) crate makeover

Doodlebuddies's Valentines Day makeover 

Can you guess what she made this from? You will be surprised! 

This is only a couple of the great things you'll find over at Frugal Friday . Stop over for inspiration or to link up a project of your own!

Rules:

-link up whatever you want

-use my BUTTON and link back here
      NOTICE: This linky requires you to link back here before you can  
 link    up! Grab a button and place at the end of your post to be able 
  to    participate :) Thank you!

-You must be a follower of MommaHen

-Please be nice and visit others. This is all about being inspired. Each week there are some amazing entries, you will love!

Frugal Friday - jewelry corral

2012-01-27T04:37:00.000-08:00

It's Friday!! 

Do you remember my bathroom make-over? When planning out my guest bathroom, I wanted to ensure I included little details that will make guests feel at home. variety of soaps, lotion, room spray, extra toiletries, etc. 

For the ladies, I wanted to add a place to safely lay rings and jewelry while they were washing their hands. I don't know how many times I've laid a ring beside the sink and almost lost it down the drain!

Since I was doing this makeover for free. I had  to be a little creative and search the house for a quick alternative . I purchase this photo frame while collecting frames for my bedroom gallery wall ( 25 cents at Goodwill)

A quick scuff with fine grit sand paper, coat of white paint, and a couple coats of poly I had a one of a kind jewelry holder.  

I've recently been using this to hold my soap pump . I love it for this purpose too, keeping the small counter space from looking cluttered.

What do you think? Will you try this?

::more of my $0 bathroom makeover click here::

Now, show me your frugal ideas!

FRUGAL PROJECTS ONLY 

(Please link everything else to WhateverWednesday link party)

LINK BACK here to this party (feel free to use my Frugal Friday button)

fru·gal/ˈfro͞ogəl/

Adjective: 

1. Sparing or economical with regard to money or food.

2. Simple and plain and costing little: "a frugal meal".

Ask and you shall receive : Easter edible birds nest recipe

2012-01-24T09:36:00.000-08:00

I showed you a photo of some edible birds nest that I was making and you wanted the recipe . 

So, here it is. I hope you enjoy your yummy treats!

3 CUPS large or mini marshmallows

3 TBSP unsalted butter

1/2 tsp vanilla

2 TBS peanut butter

4  c. dry chow mein noodles

Reese's pieces Easter pastel eggs 

Grease a large muffin tin.  Set aside.

Over low heat, melt the marshmallows ,peanut butter, and butter in a large saucepan.

Once melted, stir in vanilla, then the chow mein noodles.

Coat your hands  with vegetable oil  , to prevent sticking .

Grab
 a clump of noodles a little larger than a golf ball size. 

Using your hands , gently form the clump of noodles into a ball by rolling it around in your hands . 

Press into greased muffin tin , pressing up on the sides to create a nest shape.

Allow to cool before placing candies inside. 

yields: approx. 14 nests

linked this post to these fun parties:

furnace closet turned linen closet before and afters

2012-01-23T11:22:00.000-08:00

What used to be a furnace closet was turned into a linen closet after the furnace was removed.

It was a great use of the space . But, not an effective use of the entire space. 

 the shelves didn't come all the way to the front of the closet , the door way was to slim and made it hard to get things in the top of the closet (As you can see my my strategically crammed linens)

 So, I started gutting the entire doorway as far as it would open up without harming the structure . I took away the damaged drywall in the back and put decorative wood slats in it's place. 

 Then I added this great faux wood grain detail to the walls.

 After planning I got to work and decided what size shelves I wanted and how far apart they should be according to what I needed to store.

 I'm so excited about the result. Having a more effective storage space will not only allow me to keep things organized and within reach ;But, it makes me smile every time I walk by the space. I can't wait to wash my linens and put them away now! 

Of course, I'm sure that part of it will fade away soon...I really dislike the laundry chore.

I found these really great little battery operated puck lights that have a setting to detect overhead light and switch on with the other lights. Neat!

Having light in a small space prevents losing things in the back of the closet. Which usually ends in overspending . (I can't tell you how many times I have made multiple purchases of the same things only because I can't find them! ----future hoarder right here)

My only disappointment is that the faux wood finish can't really be seen with the filled linen closet. 

However, I have another plan for this faux finish! ....you'll just have to wait and see .

To see more of the beginning process click here

and HERE

after

before

yum! yum! Edible Easter birds nests

2012-01-23T10:39:00.000-08:00

...Making and overeating a super yummy Easter treat!

2012-01-19T07:20:00.000-08:00

It's no secret I love to reveal a little wood grain


white coffee table

side table makeover

desk makeover

dresser makeover

coffee table makeover

large union jack coffee table makeover


frugal art

 and  my closet makeover is no exception...But, how do I reveal the wood grain on drywall?

Home depot

With this little fella.

I have seen these things numerous times and have never had any interest in using them. When I started designing my linen closet, it was around the time when I was freshening up on my knowledge of the art of feng shui. Simply put, the center of your home represents your health&  well being . Nature elements are best for this part of your home.....wood! 

I took a little more modern approach and did a grey white combo. wood grain.

I REALLLLY love how it turned out!

Maybe you think it's dorky?

I'll keep you updated! I still need to install the shelves and start the organization process.

::The beginning of this linen closet process::

WhateverWednesday link party and a linen closet update

2012-01-18T07:03:00.000-08:00

Well, my "weekend" project is still in progress. 

operation: linen closet

I initially wanted a pretty yellow in this space. But, didn't have enough yellow paint on hand. The yellow is a bit more intense than I wanted to use anyway. So , I went with my next option: mix together some paints to get a custom color.

I ended up with a really pretty mossy green that worked perfect with the orange tones of the wood floor.

I wanted more white . I decided on a fun , modern circle pattern . .....fail.

Too sloppy, uneven, all around terrible. I'm going to give this a light sand and start fresh. Even thought the green color is pretty. It's not what I am wanting. Back to square one. I know this is a really smalls pace and a lot of the "design" wont be seen. But, I think the small details are what really makes a space special. So, I will not settle.

Hopefully I will have a reveal for you soon!

Until then, lets get to WhateverWednesday link party.

Last week I had a terrible outcome with only 23 links. But, within those links I had some really great linkers and projects!

In FIRST : Pondered Primed Perfect with this really fun find! (I'm so jealous !)

In SECOND:  All Things Home with books and burlap(gorgeous home !!)

In THIRD: Shabby Love's Christmas presents and winter vignette ( This girl is no stranger to being featured here...one word...amazing! )

WhateverWednesday rules:

-link up whatever you want

-use my BUTTON (on sidebar) and link back here.

{{Please use my button or link at the bottom of your post and not in a general "linked to these parties" link.  }}

-You must be a follower of MommaHen

Will
 you be featured? I will feature my favorites on Facebook (MommaHen) and
 then on the following Wednesday I will feature the most viewed links 
here on the blog (first and second will have photos and descriptions and
 third will have a link) Good luck!!

Be sure to grab my BRAND NEW featured button, if you've been featured!! 

new look and a new name

2012-01-17T09:47:00.000-08:00

Some of you may have noticed: I have a new look!

For those of you who didn't notice, shame on you-you should visit more often. 

I've had this idea floating around in my head for a while and finally found someone who can make it come to life. I found this amazing artist on Etsy who did custom caricatures and pitched my idea. She was so willing and excited to work with me . After only a few days she got back with me , with a finished product. I couldn't be more satisfied ! You can visit her blog to see more of her work, too. 

Using the image designed by Kiko Yamada, I added some text to create my new header and I also designed a new featured button. If you've been featured on this blog before, be sure to grab my new button! (to the left on my sidebar)

I'm sure you also notice the name of my blog has changed. I started this blog not knowing exactly what direction I would go. One thing led to another and 90 % of my posts ended up being about me "designing on a dime." 

bathroom makeover on $0

A lot of us want beautiful homes and lives . But, we can't seem to figure out how to accomplish that without being rich. Lets face it, beautiful design is EXPENSIVE! I wont settle for that. I am determined to have a beautiful home without spending a fortune. With this blog I want to help you do the same. 

Every week I will host WhateverWednesday link party for all of you to share your home projects (for those of you with a blog) and to come and get inspiration .

I also host Frugal Friday where I show you a frugal project and let you link up your frugal projects. 

I hope you love what my blog has become. Be sure to show your support by sharing my blog with your friends, 'like' me on Facebook , and leave me lots and lots of comments! 

Have a weekend? Create a new project! Project: linen closet

2012-01-16T10:35:00.000-08:00

I know that I've been drowning you all with unfinished projects lately. But, I have another one! 

This is a quick little "weekend project"

This little space used to house the furnace. It was taken out a long time ago and turned into a linen closet. 

I tried to use it for a while. But, clearly , it wasn't working.

The door way was so small I ended up cramming everything in a strategic way to not cause an avalanche of blankets and other things. 

Not to mention, everything (good towels, washcloths , rags, seasonal items, curtains, etc) was stored together. Which meant I wouldn't dare search for anything. 

As I drug everything out into the floor to organize , I got more and more frustrated , eventually deciding to rip away the doorway to make a larger space.

Then  ripped away the "shelving" only to discover a giant hole and exposed electric. 

Then decided to continue and remove the damaged dry wall and unused electrical wires and random piece of carpet.  

After installing some pretty slats of wood 

continued the hallway flooring into the closet

repaired the damaged drywall and finished out the , now larger, entry

I'm getting really excited about my new space!

I'm allowing the drywall to dry and later today I will sand and start painting. Tomorrow we will install lighting and new shelves. I can't wait until it's all finished and I can start organizing all my linens .

Be sure to come back and see the end result. 

While the drywall mud is drying I'm going to go snap some pictures of my little one's room, like I promised. 

2012-01-13T13:09:00.000-08:00

Sooo....

I started yet another project today (quickly, while my husband was out to ensure he couldn't talk me out of it) 

Frugal Friday #1 (with a link-up!)

2012-01-12T17:03:00.000-08:00

Welcome to my first ever Frugal Friday! Times are hard, for everyone . Even when the cash flow is low you can still create for little, to no, money. This week I had a pile of scrap wood from another project I was working on.

  Even if you don't have spare pieces laying around they are  super affordable , at only $1 a piece , pick one up next time you are at your favorite home improvement store .

For Christmas my oldest son got a VERY special room make-over, I will reveal that later. Afterwords , I was left with lots of scrap pieces of wood .  Since, I have moved on to making over my youngest sons room. Heading towards the finish line, I needed a little something special to complete his room.

His room, without being too "theme-y" , has a very rustic feel. I started with cute little sheets

and added lots of "boy stuff" and "stuff that goes" related things and came up with this rustic highway sign to round it all out.

I secured all of the scrap pieces together with intentions of creating a squared off piece. I ended up liking the random rustic-ness of all the mismatched pieces. 

With a quick route 66 shape and theme with the addition of  our name, I have a cute little piece for my sons brand new room. This cost $0 and took me 5 minutes to create. The black outline and details were simply created with a sharpie marker. Easy enough , eh? 

Be sure to come back next week and I will show you the rest of this space. 

I would love to see your frugal projects!

LINK PARTY RULES:

FRUGAL PROJECTS ONLY 
(Please link everything else to WhateverWednesday link party)

LINK BACK here to this party (feel free to use my Frugal Friday button)

fru·gal/ˈfro͞ogəl/
Adjective: 


1. Sparing or economical with regard to money or food.
2. Simple and plain and costing little: "a frugal meal".

::WHATEVER WEDNESDAY LINK PARTY HERE::

Union Jack coffee table

2012-01-12T09:23:00.000-08:00

There's no question that Miss Mustard Seed's blog is one of my favorites. I'm sure most of your have seen her furniture , right? Then you know about her Union Jack dresser. It was a HUGE hit and created a big following of copy-cats. Of course, I was trailing behind. 

When I start with a piece of furniture I don't start off with a plan. I  start giving the piece a sand and repairing any damaged areas. The  design of the piece starts coming to me as I work with the piece. 

As I started sanding this piece the wood grain revealed a familiar pattern

Do you see it too?

This was my opportunity to put my own spin on the Union Jack craze

After finishing this piece , It sold on Etsy. 

I wish I would have held on to it. 

The patina was perfect and would have brought a lot of character to my home.

Whatever Wednesday link party

2012-01-11T06:44:00.000-08:00

Thank you for all of your great comments from the past few days while I post my past furniture projects. 

Be sure to keep coming back for more!

Last week on WhateverWednesday in FIRST PLACE:

Pondered Primed Perfect with her family est. name sign 

Second:

Three Mango Seed's restored dresser

and in Third:

Ciao Newport Beach's winter white inspiration

WhateverWednesday rules:

-link up whatever you want

-use my BUTTON (on sidebar) and link back here.

{{Please use my button or link at the bottom of your post and not in a general "linked to these parties" link.  }}

-You must be a follower of MommaHen

Will you be featured? I will feature my favorites on Facebook (MommaHen) and then on the following Wednesday I will feature the most viewed links here on the blog (first and second will have photos and descriptions and third will have a link) Good luck!!

FYI: I take the time to view each and every one of your links, when you link-up. Return the favor and don't "link and run." Stick around a while and see what I've been up to! 

Grab a featured button on the sidebar if you were featured!!  

a TON of Before and after photos

2012-01-10T06:13:00.000-08:00

If there is one thing I've learned from being frugal : paint is a miracle worker!

...told ya! 

yellow coffee table make-over

2012-01-09T07:54:00.000-08:00

This was one of my favorite transformations. It was Spring and I wanted to add a fun , bright splash of color to my living room.

Using one of  BHG's paint colors from wal-mart 

I took the drab , crusty , outdated coffee table to life. 

dabbing on a little aqua paint created a good combination with the other large piece of furniture in the same space

Looking back through these photos makes me miss my old home. Right now my living room is a mess! But, I have to keep in mind, just like I transformed this table into something fabulous, I will do the same to my new home.

furniture recap

2012-01-09T06:39:00.000-08:00

As I was updating my furniture tab 

I realized most of my refurbished furniture posts have disappeared ! 

I imagine it happened during the move from Wordpress, a few months ago. 

So, this week I will be re-posting old posts featuring my past furniture pieces. I have quite a few new followers that maybe haven't seen my older pieces. It all works out pretty well then , huh? 

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A lot of you probably noticed last Friday , the day I was supposed to reveal my first ever Frugal Friday...that it didn't happen. Me and the family have had the puke-sies . ick. enough said. 

 Lets just pretend THIS Friday was the big reveal of Frugal Friday! Hope to see you there!

Removing wallpaper 101

2012-01-04T11:26:00.000-08:00

By no means am I a certified expert on this. But, living in homes of big floral wallpaper and border addicted previous home-owners homes ; I feel like I have become an experience expert of removing wall paper. 

First thing on my list of "to-do's" for my living room

remove wall paper. 

That's what I'm doing today. sigh.

If  you have hideous wallpaper then it will be well worth your efforts to remove it. It has come to my attention that there are people who don't know how to remove wallpaper or are afraid to tackle the job. So, I put together a quick how-to for motivation. 

It's actually pretty simple. If you have some time set aside for the task then don't hold back and tear it down!

All you need is:

a bucket 

50/50 mixture of hot water and fabric softener 

sponge 

scraper 

Start by picking at an edge of the wallpaper and rip it away. This is a good time to call in the kids! I'm not sure why, but my son loves to rip wallpaper off the wall and I take full advantage of it. 

After you rip away the wall paper you are left with the paper backing on the wall.

Run some hot water into your bucket and pour in just as much fabric softener. Using hot water instead of cold has proved to work best for me.  I like to add a little baby oil to the mix too-if you have some on hand. If not, it's not necessary . 

Using your sponge , completely saturate the paper backing left on your wall. Work in small areas, once the water-softener solution dries it will have to be saturated again before removal. 

Once the area is completely saturated with your fabric softener/water mixture start scraping . If it doesn't scrape away easily, add more of your solution. This can get messy, just keep in mind the end result and keep going! 

This is a time consuming project, the more friends/helpers the merrier! 

After all of your paper is scraped away make sure you go back and wipe off the walls leaving a clean , dry surface . 

Sometimes I'm left with little cruddy pieces that refuse to scrape away. I like to take a fine sandpaper and lightly sand over the area until smooth. 

....Maybe I should get back to work. I hope this helps in your wall paper removal adventures.

Be sure to stop over at my WhateverWednesday link party to get more motivation from some amazing people and link up your projects too!

WhateverWednesday link party

2012-01-02T14:16:00.000-08:00

Welcome to our first WhateverWednesday of 2012!

I think 2012 will be a big year here on MommaHenscoop.com , This is the year for success! I can feel it.

Have you had any big projects this year?

I took last week off and kept the link party open and had tons of really great links. The top three (with the most views) were:

Craptastic-Anthropologie knock off apron

Oceansidedaydreams-craft room storage

and in Third-

551 East Furniture Designs-powder blue buffet

WhateverWednesday rules:

-link up whatever you want

-use my BUTTON (on sidebar) and link back here.

{{Please use my button or link at the bottom of your post and not in a general "linked to these parties" link.  }}

-You must be a follower of MommaHen

Will you be featured? I will feature my favorites on   Facebook (MommaHen) and   then on the following Wednesday I will feature   the most viewed links   here on the blog (first and second will have   photos and descriptions   and third will have a link) Good luck!!

Grab a featured button on the sidebar if you were featured!!

Come back Friday for my first ever FRUGAL FRIDAY!!

Trial and error- 'What's she going to do with ...THAT?!' has been discontinued

2012-01-02T13:48:00.000-08:00

I absolutely love doing 'What's she going to do with ...THAT?!' 

Where I show you an item on Tuesday then reveal it's big transformation on Thursday.

However, It hasn't been getting a very big response . I think you, my readers , prefer seeing the after on Thursday . Rather than participating on Tuesday? Do you agree?

Trial and error. So, from now on 'What's she going to do with...THAT' will be canceled and instead I will be  showcasing thrifty , frugal, transformations for your inspiration every FRIDAY. Frugal Fridays. Every Friday I'll have some new and frugally fantastic !

If you've been here for a while you already know that I don't like to spend money (maybe it's because I don't have much, but that's beside the point) So each week I'll show you something that cost little to no money to produce and hopefully it will inspire you to looks at "junk" a little differently! 

Coming up this Friday I will be showing you project for my little one's room. After a HUGE make-over in my oldest sons room, as a Christmas gift (more on that later) It left a room open for my youngest son to have all on his own. So, I've been working on getting his space personalized and ready to "move in." ...For free , of course. 

Come back FRIDAY to find out my Frugal transformation and see what I'm going to do with this stack of scrap 1"x3's !!

Don't forget to stop over tomorrow (Wendesday) for my WhateverWendesday link party- Can't wait to see what you've been up to!

New Year, New beginnings , a wrap up of 2011

2011-12-29T10:08:00.000-08:00

I love New Years day. Love it. It's my favorite "holiday." I feel like any mistakes I've made in the previous year are wiped away , leaving a fresh slate. Do you agree?

I really take New years resolutions to heart and try really hard to make them happen. Coming into 2011 I resolved to lose weight, I know....cliche . But, a year after having my little one I still had all of my "baby weight" and it was making me a lazy , cranky person. 


my heaviest weight ...sigh. early 2011

summer 2011

After lots of work and determination I feel so much more comfortable with my weight. My secret? Setting short term daily goals and Livestrong.com 's 'my plate.' Tracking your every bite really makes you realize how much you are eating and lets you know when you can eat a little more! 

What's your goal this year?

At the beginning of each year I love looking back at what all I've accomplished the previous year. 

I've been pretty busy!

Some of my favorite projects:

Starting the year off being a finalist in MissMustardSeed's Copy-Me challenge

Mr&Mrs pillows:

The reveal: I live in a mobile home! 

Outdoor fireplace:

Door makeover:

Coffee bar:

Bathroom make-over for $0:

Bedroom gallery wall:

Vintage style pink play kitchen :

I feel like since I've been writing this blog it's been all over the place and hasn't really had a niche , until now. I've noticed a low cost , high style pattern lately. Now that I think about it, My whole adult life I have strived for a high style home . But, never having the funds to achieve it I've used my creativity to the max to make sure I achieve something pretty darn close. 

In the upcoming year I hope to focus on helping you realize the potential of your home and help you achieve high style on a budget too! 

MommaHen's Fancy Frugal life? I hope you all keep up with me in the following year by visiting me every Tuesday on Facebook for 'What's she going to do with ...THAT?!' 

 and here on the blog every Wednesday for WhateverWendesday link party . 

See ya next year!! 

Linked to these fun places:

Merry Christmas!!

2011-12-23T06:37:00.000-08:00

What she DID with...THAT!

2011-12-22T13:54:00.000-08:00

This weeks 'What's she going to do with...THAT?!' is one of my favorites so far. For a special little gal, I knew what I wanted to give her for her first birthday. I found this little cabinet to make it all come together perfectly. 

With a little paint and a few accessories it became a perfect pretend kitchen...

I think she will grow to love it. I had a little play kitchen when I was young and it was my favorite toy. My boys love them too. This , I hope, will be a special piece that will grow with her . For her to enjoy for years to come. 

I wont be posting any more until after the new year, to spend precious time with my family. I hope you all have an amazing Christmas ! See you next year!!

Until then, I will leave you all with some links to enjoy:

If you haven't crossed everyone off your Christmas list (GET busy!) Here are some last minute , homemade gift ideas

Salt-dough recipe - Great project for the kiddos while on winter break

Craft project- again, good for keeping the kiddos busy- repurposed shutter into Christmas card holder

Christmas decor inspiration

WhateverWednesday link party

2011-12-21T18:25:00.003-08:00

10 last minute homemade gift ideas you can do today!

2011-12-16T13:07:00.000-08:00

Looking for my own last minute homemade gift ideas , for my family, I looked no further than right here : On my blog. 

Every week on Whatever Wednesday I have the best linkers , that link up amazing projects every week. 

I went through and selected some of my favorite super quick and easy projects that you can create for your loved ones this Holiday Season. (In no particular order)

I was sure to select homemade gifts that have links with tutorials or small how-to's, so start clickin' and creating!

FOR EVERYONE: Avery&Anderson - personalized decor

FOR EVERYONE: Take Six: lotion

FOR SISTERS OR FRIENDS : Space 46-personalized photo frame 

FOR MOM: Shabby Love- shutter art/photo display

FOR THE GALS: PattyTrend's jewelry 

FOR THE TEENS OR SPORTS FANS :Crafty Mischief's ribbon Christmas ornament (You could also use someone's favorite sports team colors!)

FOR THE TEACHERS: My Sister's Suitcase's teacher holiday gift (with printable tags!)

FOR THE KIDS: Craptastic's T-shirt

FOR THE MEN: Boxerscleatsandme's ManCave sign 

Lastly, I wanted to tell you about one of my favorite gift ideas. Giving gifts for someone with kids, you can never go wrong with giving a gift involving their favorite people: their kids! 

I always go to SnapFish for photo storage and personalized gifts. They have a large selection of designs and styles to choose from and it's super easy to use. But, it can be time consuming. SnapFish contacted me and told me about their new design service and I LOVE IT!

*submit your photos

That's it! The design team will do the rest! After they are done , the entire book will be sent to you to review. Don't like it? Submit your changes and you don't pay until it's exactly what you want!

insert made face here

2011-12-15T07:11:00.000-08:00

My internet service has been down for two days.

no answer.

no fix.

I finally got through to someone last night after being on the phone for....two hours!!

After fiddling for an hour ...nothing. She says, " Turn off your router and I will call you back in ten minutes to see if that worked."

no call.

Somehow it started working this morning. But, now my wireless router won't work. So, I'm squished back here plugged directly into my modem.......

.

.

.

.

.

.

.

.....now writing a day later.....

As I was typing the beginning on this post, a virus pops up on my computer!! Totally crashing it. 

 Wow, what an eventful week. My phone company provider, being absolutely swamped with calls due to the network outage, has kept the phone next to my ear for hours upon hours on hold, then even more hours upon days with tech support. I think now, after 4 days of being on hold, on the phone with numerous disgruntled-overworked-underpaid operators , being disconnected "accidentally" over and over. I think....think.....  my computer is back, up and running. 

phew. 

Now I have to go answer hate mail from people who think that I've been ignoring them for a week....sigh....

and try to access all of my sites that no longer have saved passwords. Like I can remember my passwords ! 

I'm done venting, if you are still here...thank you! 

Better late than never? Here's WhateverWendesday and I hope to have everything else running smoothly next week!

Momma Hen's Frugal Life

WhateverWednesday link party

Frugal Friday - jewelry corral

Ask and you shall receive : Easter edible birds nest recipe

furnace closet turned linen closet before and afters

yum! yum! Edible Easter birds nests

WhateverWednesday link party and a linen closet update

new look and a new name

Have a weekend? Create a new project! Project: linen closet

Frugal Friday #1 (with a link-up!)

Union Jack coffee table

Whatever Wednesday link party

a TON of Before and after photos

yellow coffee table make-over

furniture recap

Removing wallpaper 101

WhateverWednesday link party

Trial and error- 'What's she going to do with ...THAT?!' has been discontinued

New Year, New beginnings , a wrap up of 2011

Merry Christmas!!

What she DID with...THAT!

WhateverWednesday link party

10 last minute homemade gift ideas you can do today!

*insert made face here*

insert made face here