Ninja in the Kitchen
This past Christmas, my daughter gave me a Ninja® Master Prep® Pro. Since I wasn’t even aware this nifty little setup existed, it certainly had not been on my wish list. Furthermore, while I thought it looked awfully slick, I didn’t get as excited about it until I actually used it. Once I did, my cheapo 25+ year old food processor went in the garage sale box. … Continue reading
Bottle Cap Art
Here is another fun project by my darling daughter, Caroline. They have a small bar area in their house, so she created this “initial” art using bottle caps. Here’s a picture of her finished product, along with her notes on how it came together. Drink up, and get creative! Bottlecap Bar Art Chris and I couldn’t find any bar art that was fitting and classy, so I … Continue reading
Wall Art Project
My darling daughter married this past summer and is having a great time decorating her new home (on a newlywed budget). She’s a creative soul, a word lover, and a devoted Pinterest follower, and she’s been busy crafting some gorgeous — and budget-friendly — decor. I asked Caroline to share some of her creations. Here are some photos, along with her notes. Enjoy, and be inspired! These … Continue reading
Playing With Color
I’m a color addict, so I get very excited when I discover a new source for “eye candy” (hence the development of my Pinterest habit). My most recent discovery is Design Seeds (www.design-seeds.com), the inspirational haven of artist/designer Jessica Colaluca. At Design Seeds, Jessica posts color palettes that are intended to be “inspirational tools” for decorating, art projects, weddings, or simply for your viewing pleasure. When you … Continue reading
Creating a Photo Wall
Over the Christmas holiday, hubby and I tackled some long-neglected minor household projects. One of those projects was to frame and hang some assorted photos that were collecting dust in the office. It was a bit of a project, because it did involve a trip to the frame store (additional frames to complete a grouping), two more trips to Walgreens (additional photo reprints), and assorted trips to … Continue reading
