Here's what my hubby did over this long weekend. He found the wood in our yard and stripped the bark off - then made this ladder to display our family quilts. Top quilt: spider web design made by my great-great grandmother, garden wall quilt made by me, checkerboard hearts quilt made by my ...

This is a quick little gift you can whip up in about 30 minutes. Perfect to give to a mommy who doesn't have time to do her hair :)  I made it using some vintage scraps, and it is easy sewing.  Here's what you will need: Measuring tape 4" x {your head measurement - 6"} rectangle of ...

After this and this and this we were all ready for some of this! This is my recipe for Chicken and Dumplings. It's a combination of several different recipes, with my added special ingredient of Red Pepper Flakes.  You don't add so much that it makes it too spicy, just enough to add ...

This was done on a teeny tiny shoestring.  I only spent about $100.00 on accessories to complete my look - including things like a sidetable, lamps, votives, planter, aluminum bin, etc.  I had already made the window treatments and quilt,  I just worked on finishing touches.  I am really happy with ...

If I didn't tell you, I am trying to complete our master bedroom look.  I bought several accessories with my Christmas spending money, and now I am making a few pillows for the bed. Anthro is selling like 10 bolsters right now, so I thought it would be nice to make one and show you how.  ...

Do you have trouble sleeping?  I do.  and I have several friends who struggle as well.  It seems I can't quite turn my brain off.  The house is finally quiet and I can think - and so I do - but I can't stop.  Sometimes I just have trouble falling asleep, and sometimes I just can't seem to get ...

Looking through several DIY magazines this holiday, I was inspired to organize my crafting area a bit.  I found this little thing at a thrift store for $4, and decided it would be perfect for organizing ribbon, trims, buttons, etc. Obviously it needed a little love. SO I  removed the little ...

how can that be???!?!  (you ask yourself)  I present to you... Almond Butter Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies. So - this week I am trying to eat very very healthy - a little detox of sorts - mainly just avoiding all of the common allergens - to give my body a little time to heal after the ...

Good morning!  Today my good friend Laura is here to share with us a quick and easy redo for a canvas bag.  I actually saw one really similar to her finished product in a catalog the other day!  Also a reader, Pam, inquired about the candy canes on the banner of my  blog - the tutorial to make them ...

First things first - I am happy to announce that the winner of the Bridget&Lucy Giveaway is...(chosen by Random.org) Heather(asmusacres)!!! She uploaded 6 projects to the Flickr pool!!  Busy girl!  You can see them here.  Thanks so much to everyone who entered - hopefully we can do another one ...