Pinterest, Fail?

Pinterest Eggs - Finished

I mentioned yesterday that I attempted my first Pinterest project. I was hoping to use these embroidery thread eggs as place-card holders or garland, like the original post did. Some of the eggs turnout wonderfully, but others look more like rabbit turds. I made a few changes that from Crafty Endeavour, which may have led [...]

An acutal conversation….

This is a loose recap of an actual conversation had in our home: Me: “So I was thinking, if you can get me some of those pallets from work I can make two kick ass night stands for the Master.” Beau: “What pallets?” Me: “Ya know, the ones shipments come in on.” Beau: “Oh yeah…..Are [...]

Queen of Unfinished Projects

I was hanging out with Mrs. K this weekend and she made a passing statement that stopped me in my tracks. “I’m the queen of getting a project 90% of the way completed and then never wanting anything to do with it again.” I thought to myself – ohmygoodness – that’s my M.O. Side note:  [...]

I have a plan

As I mentioned, I have an Obsession or Addiction; however in this case I think it will work to my benefit.  My packing planis as follows: If I pack several interchangeable tops and bottoms I can make these pieces work for almost any occasion.  Provided Beau doesn’t have any black tie events planned I should [...]

Is it so wrong?

Remember when you were a kid, Father’s Day would roll around your mom would take you to the hardware store to pick out a new fancy tool for Dad.  The archaic view looked something like this: Mom’s Tools {esty} Dad’s Tools {harts.fabric} Well is it so wrong that I want all the tools from column [...]

handywoman > handyman

I am handier than my boyfriend. Correction, I am less fearful of screwing something up, which in turn makes me (at least appear) handier than my boyfriend.  {pinterest} I am a “do-it-yourselfer” AND I like instant gratification. Here’s how I tend to look at it… I could (a) do it myself or (b) hire someone [...]

Overdue Christmas Crafts update

A little overdue – but here are some fun photos from my holidays. I love Christmas!   Everyone seems so much happier and full of the “spirit” at least as long as you stay away from the malls.    My very first Christmas tree in my own house!   I couldn’t have done it without a [...]