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Mirror, Mirror on the wall...
you are the fairest of them all! ;o) Yes, after much deliberation, we swapped the black hemnes mirror for the white hemnes mirror and we love it! It's stunning, yet blends in well, falling right in...
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The Window Without a View
It is quite common here in New Jersey to look out of a window and see....a brick wall. :o) This is the case with my bedroom window but I've gotta say I don't mind it one bit. Lucky for us the brick...
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Happy Birthday My Sweet Boy
On this day, 8 years ago, I became a mother. On this day, 8 years ago, I felt for the first time in my life unconditional, self-sacrificial love. When I looked into those big, trusting eyes, I knew...
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A Healthy Birthday Cake Alternative
Hubs and I made this delicious fruit pizza for I.D. on his birthday. It was finger-lickin' good. I got the recipe here. I've included it below for your convenience. We replaced the peach and...
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Confessions Of A Bookworm
Bibliophilia or bibliophilism is the love of books. Accordingly, a bibliophile is an individual who loves books. I am a bibliophile. In layman's terms, I am a bookworm. Since my childhood, I've been...
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Soap Suds, Cookies, and Bicycles
“Enjoy the little things, for one day you may look back and realize they were the big things.” -Robert Brault Mommy's little helperWhy don't those cookies finish baking already?! Ah, finally!mmm -...
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Side Table Transformation
As mentioned in the previous post, I want to share how the side table in my hubby's office went from hideous to fabulous. Just a little paint and some new hardware, that's all it takes sometimes....
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DIY Dishwasher Cabinet
At long last, we have completed our dishwasher cabinet! From the moment I knew that our future home did not have a dishwasher, I began plotting and planning how we could change that. We are a family...
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Dear Mom,
Every day I try my best to be the kind of mother that you are to me. I love you. Happy Mother's Day.
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Down The Shore
Wanna know what we did for Mother's Day? We went down the shore. This, I've learned, is how many here in New Jersey say they are going to the beach or to hang out on the boardwalk. Having lived 5...
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The Little Hutch That Could
After suffering years of abuse at the hands of neglectful and unappreciative owners, a little hutch wound up on the curb, wet and miserable, awaiting its impending doom. From the waist down, the...
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A Love Story On Display
I remember the evening of March 14, 1996 well. I was fourteen and in love. It was a warm night, and although there were many people walking past, I felt that it was just him and I in all the world....
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Don't Judge a Book By Its Cover
The truth is, we all do it. We take one look at something or someone and form an opinion, be it negative or positive, based solely on what we see. Although used by all, this method of selection is...
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How To Texture A Wooden Letter Using Rolled Up Book Pages
As promised in my last post, I'd like to share the tutorial of how I textured a wooden letter "M" using the pages of a book, as seen on my newly revamped bedroom bookcase.As much as I'd like to take...
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How to DIY Book Covers With the Title Printed on the Spine : A Detailed...
As promised, I would like to share how I covered my old well-loved books to give my bookcase a cleaner and more uniform look. (Read all about the make over here.) Covering the books helped transform...
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Pinterest Inspiration: I Heart White Floors
These are some of the pictures I've added to my "I Heart White Floors" board on Pinterest. Enjoy!Source: designscouting.com via Stacy on PinterestSource: studiobcreativejuice.blogspot.com via Stacy on...
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The Perfect Day
Some might say that the perfect day is one in which something spectacular happens. Maybe you spend the day in some exotic place or you shake hands with someone famous that you greatly admire. Maybe...
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Guess What?!
I'm being featured over at Remodelaholic today! I am beyond honored and so thrilled! Cassity has been so sweet and I've truly enjoyed getting to know her a bit more via email. If you've never...
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The Something I Can Do
A few nights ago, I had an encounter that shook me to the core. It was late, raining, and the streets were deserted. My husband, cousin, and I were driving home from dinner at a friend's house when we...
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Pinteresting Kitchens
My sister, over at The Pear Tree Cottage, has announced that she and her husband will soon begin their kitchen remodel. Right now, they are totally digging the farm house sink with butcher block...
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The Birthday Princess
On a day like today, four years ago, our family was blessed with a precious gift.She has captivated our hearts with her sweet smile.She has filled our home with laughter.She has astounded us with her...
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Celebrating Life and Love
October 2nd is a special day for our family. It is a day in which we celebrate life and love.On October 2, 1915, in Matanzas, Cuba, a beautiful blue-eyed girl was born, the third child of what would...
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Someone Special
The intense feeling of longing that's present when you miss someone is something I've become very accustomed to. I can honestly say I've felt some measure of it every day for the last year and a half....
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Happy Birthday Lisa!!
Just want to take a moment to congratulate my dear friend Lisa on her special day. Lisa, I've been so blessed by your friendship and consider our relationship to be a precious gift I will cherish...
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