Now that our youngest has started Primary, I’m responsible for getting two people up, washed, brushed, combed, dressed, fed and out the door by 7:20 a.m. Oh, while also making two lunches, preparing two breakfasts, packing two backpacks and steeping a huge travel mug… Continue Reading “DIY clothing tree”
Some people — not naming names — still don’t trust my creative instincts, even after all these years. Oh well. I’m a strong, independent woman and that means not asking for permission, right?
There was nothing wrong with our bathroom cabinets, but I was itching to paint them.
When you walk in our front door, our stairs are to your immediate right. The carpet is builder-grade and I want to replace it — that’s a discussion for another day — but there was an even bigger eyesore: the “piles.” Every time I… Continue Reading “DIY stair organizer”
Once upon a time, there was a country-style wicker six-drawer chest in a “warm honey” (a.k.a. bright orange) finish. It came from the kingdom of Canadian Tire — where its friends are still sold today — and, lo, it was sturdy. It found a… Continue Reading “Grey is the new orange: How to paint wicker (the easy way)”