Please tell me that you need a good summer cheese board. One loaded with sweet berries, rich cheeses, and decadent chocolate? I know I do. Or maybe I don't NEED one, but I definitely want one. The thing is, I haven't really made a cheese board since I created the autumn-inspired cheese board last autumn.  And … Continue reading how to: summer cheese board.

Am I a horrible mom if I don't want my house littered with paper childhood crafts? I prefer something that will outlast the years. Like the salt dough ornament I made of Audrey's handprint when she was only five months old or these cute little "thumb body loves you" magnets that I made for myself, from Audrey, … Continue reading diy: photo coasters.

How crazy is it that it's already May? And my to-do list for this year hasn't gotten even remotely smaller. If anything, I've added things to it. Like building myself an entertainment stand and shelving units for my living room. I told you, I'm pretty much a master builder now. However, organizing my DVDs has … Continue reading diy: easy & functional dvd storage.

Oh how I LOVE a good looking tablescape. Here's the thing. Last year when we sold our house and moved to Pennsylvania, I also sold a ton of furniture.  A lot of them were super cheap pieces that I was sure wouldn't make another move.  But now we're in the midst of moving again (hence … Continue reading diy jute placemat.

Have you seen the new Lilly Pulitzer for Pottery Barn yet? {photo} Well.  It pretty much screams Palm Beach. And lately I've been thinking about purchasing a beach house.  Thanks to my college retirement course.  Especially the part where I'm now worrying if I'm saving enough for my retirement.  But also for the fact that … Continue reading pottery barn inspired capiz lantern.