When was the last time you walked into a history book? I got to a few days ago in Pioche, Nevada. My father-in-law was raised in the Wild West. His dad was a iron/oar/silver miner. For two awesome days my family and I visited the old tromping grounds. And it was awesome. Sometimes I think my projects are time consuming or complicating to pull off, but the women and men that forged the west were the real thing. They were hard core, and I think their history is beautiful. We camped at Cathedral … [Read more...]
Archives for August 2014
Project From A Reader
A reader (and my sister) Zub sent me this comment "Look what I'm making using your tutorial!" and this picture: She is making it from my Parson Chair Tutorial. I couldn't be more proud! Good job Zub! If anyone out there has any projects they have made because of (or even in part of) this blog I would loooooooooooooove to see it! Please send it over! Happy Creating! … [Read more...]
Organization boxes, made from cardboard
I think I have shared enough embarrassing and messy photos of my house that my master closet shelves should be no shocker: And that was after I cleaned it a little. It has been on my list for a while, and for organizing closets for some reason always seems to be the last thing I want to do. I feel lucky that my closet is big enough to be a room and that there are ample shelves, but, honestly, I am not really a clothes girl (don't gasp!). My first inclination was to buy baskets, but … [Read more...]
Birthday Flash Flood
Yesterday was my husband's birthday. We had planned an epic day of hiking The Subway in Zion National Park with friends. As luck would have it, some of the heaviest rain all year began to pour through the desert region and slam us with water. Here is Mike at the back country office The Subway is both hiking and canyoneering, so when flash flooding hits you do not want to be in a canyon! There was tons of water coming down the huge sandstone walls and flooding all over. We opted instead … [Read more...]
Basement Playroom Remodel (part 1 of 2) under $300
Of all projects playrooms are some of my favorite. When my mom enlisted my help to redo her play room I was ecstatic. My sisters were also on board to help. At the base of her stairs is a large room that all the grandkids play in. Although it's big (about 14x20) there are no windows, so it's kinda dark. Also, my mom has 27 grandchildren so the place gets thrashed and she has little desire to buy new furniture for such a crazy zone (I wouldn't either). Mom is very clean, but here's a before shot … [Read more...]
Favorite Summer Vacation Souvenir
Summer is winding down and I feel like I need a little vacation from our vacations ( mostly family reunions back to back that were a total party!) I am abnormally nostalgic, but for some reason really hate souvenirs. Don't get me wrong, I love souvenirs that have meaning and purpose like a tablecloth a friend in Chile crocheted and art I bought off the street in Venice... it's the little key-chains and ruined-after-one-wash t-shirts that I loath. For years my husband and I have been content … [Read more...]
I’m Back! And so is school…
School started today. Can I hear a cyber hallelujah!? After traveling at least half of the summer and playing lifeguard the other half I am actually thrilled that the structure is back. I know parental emotions about school are all over the board. Me, I wish I could go to classes for the rest of my life.... my kids, I'm not so sure. Whatever your opinion, happy return-to-school. I'll be back tomorrow with some of the projects I completed over the summer, which really should be just all … [Read more...]