{Written by: Susi} I’ve had this birdcage/feeder hanging out in the backyard for years with a small potted plant in it hanging from our overhead. It was a find from a salvage store in North Caroline, sorry I can’t remember which one. Years later and countless hours on Pinterest I thought, Hey! I can repurpose that thing into … Continue reading
Posted in September 2012 …
Pretzel Roll Sliders
I wouldn’t necessarily call this a recipe so much as a yummy idea of something to eat. I have recently discovered pretzel rolls at our local Costco. I am a total pretzel lover, especially soft pretzels. Also, a fan of a good melted ham and cheese sandwich I thought it would be a perfect combination … Continue reading
Cake Batter Muddy Buddies
{Written by: Jen} I don’t know anyone who doesn’t love muddy buddies. They are so addicting. I came across this recipe for Cake Batter Muddy Buddies on Pinterest from The Girl Who Ate Everything and had to try it. Let me just say it was a success! It preps in less than 10 minutes and … Continue reading
Sewing Accessory Caddy
{Written by: Susi} My daughter gave me this awesome sewing box. Her husband’s grandmother had given it to her and since she doesn’t have a space to keep it {anywhere other than in a box in the garage in her current rental} she suggested I keep it in my craft/guest room. When she gave it … Continue reading
Alice In Wonderland Trinket Box
{Written by: Susi} This was a quick and easy little birthday gift I made for Jen this year. I purchased this little wooden box from Michael’s Craft Store. A while back I picked up an old used copy of Lewis Carroll’s Alice In Wonderland and thought the illustrations would be perfect to mod podge with. I gave the … Continue reading
Felt Owl Mobile
{Written by: Jen} The Easter Bunny (The Mrs.) brought Taylor and Molly this amazing owl mobile that she made in place of Easter Baskets this year. Supplies: Felt Buttons Hot Glue Metal Hoops (The Mr. welded the ones used in this project from supplies he had on hand in his garage) Embroidery Floss Sewing Thread As I am … Continue reading
Bedazzled Birdcage
{Written by: Susi} I found this cool little birdcage on an a whim when I was scouting out A to Zen Thrift in Carson City, NV for just $4. The coolest feature, is that it has a built-in wind-up working music box. When I found it, it was a worn minty green color and slightly bent. That just … Continue reading
Dry Erase Shopping List
{Written by: Jen} I am an organizing fanatic. I love for everything to be in its place and looking pretty. I’m sure you have all seen similar projects going around Pinterest right now, which is admittedly where my inspiration came from. I constantly have a shopping list going. Susi, the lucky homeowner, has this beauty in … Continue reading
Early Retirement
{Written by: The Mrs.} I have recently retired from work. Sometimes you just know you can’t run the race any more. I am a homebody at ♥. It is my joy, my passion and my sanity. After years in the workforce I am spending these first, what I thought would be weeks, but are now slowly turning … Continue reading
Gift Baskets
{Written by: Jen} Who doesn’t love a good gift basket? My mom is amazing at coming up with awesome gift baskets. Like this one she made me for my 25th birthday. Its contents: A small chinese take out box with 25 birthday candles and 25 quaters inside 25 Hershey’s Hugs 25 Hershey’s Kisses She cute-ed up, … Continue reading