We bought this low…what would you call this piece of furniture? Shelf thing? With hinged cabinets?…when we lived in San Diego. Our cute little house down there had the cable installed under the stairs, so the TV had to go…
Crocheted Pillow Sham Tutorial
My guest room is functional, but kind of sad looking right now. There’s not much going on in the way of decor, but I know where I want to go with it. Despite my super modern taste everywhere else, my…
DIY Adjustable Kid’s Pants
This little kid’s skinny booty is really handy in a lot of ways. He’s no trouble to lift and carry around since he’s barely over 35 pounds, and he’s so scrawny that he can still sit in a bumbo seat…
DIY Dollar Store Hanging Baskets
These hanging baskets can’t get cheaper and add a gorgeous pop of color to your front porch. Today I’m sneaking in one last summer project before I turn my attention to the changing seasons. This move has changed everything about…
Tips for shopping on Craigslist
After moving as much as I have, which means outfitting a new house with different needs every time, and sharing all my finds here, I’ve finally gotten around to listening to those of you who have asked for my best…
DIY Plant Stand out of Pallets
I did it! By the end of the day I was a sore, sweaty, mess. But in one day I built three pieces of outdoor furniture for absolutely nothing. And I did my part to save the planet by keeping…
DIY Table out of Pallets
Next up in my 5 pallet, 3 projects, 1 day challenge, a patio side table! This backyard needs a whole lot of furniture. Like, a lot, a lot. Which takes more money than I have, even with the best Craigslist…
DIY Compost Bin out of pallets
This backyard that I keep going on and on about, the backyard that has changed the way our family lives and made all of Atti’s dreams come true, also offered me a ton of projects to get done. I mean…
Tutorial: Outdoor Toy Bin
For the first time in his little life, Atti actually has a tan. He’s been playing outside so much that he’s turning a beautiful golden brown despite my diligent sunblocking. And during all that time outside, he is making a…
Tutorial: Scalloped Bunting
I confess I have a rather large snobby streak, and once something reaches a certain level of popularity, I go all hipster and turn my nose up at it. The pennant trend was one of my current objects of snobbery.…