Transforming an old outdated table into a beautiful living room masterpiece using chalk paint...... The story:  She's at it again.  I get a phone call from my mom saying she has picked up her next project at the Goodwill and she is so excited she can hardly wait to get started.  I asked her what … Continue reading From old to new – living room table transformation

I was searching for an easy DIY centre piece for my dining room table.  I found this really nice but needed attention wooden tray at the thrift store for $5 and thought that would look nice as a centre piece.  I brought it home but sadly it sat on my table for weeks as I … Continue reading That was easy….DIY centre piece 

Halloween is one of my favourite holidays. Ok I know it's not a holiday but it might as well be in my opinion. It's such a great time to dress up and be goofy and have fun. I also love decorating and getting ready for all the little trick-or-treaters. We have a lot of young … Continue reading Trick-or-treat is oh so sweet

I love baked goods but I tend to buy all my goodies at a local bakery, except banana bread, I make a mean banana bread.  I am actually famously known for it amongst my family and friends.  But I was getting tired of the same old loafs I would make.  I wanted to try something … Continue reading Bundt me a cake please 

I have never been able to hang up a picture properly that has two hooks on the back.  It doesn't line up straight for me.  So when I bought a cute sign to go up in my little baby girls room I quickly called my handy mom for help.  She always has tricks up her … Continue reading Pssst wanna know a secret…..

When my husband and I bought our previous home we were looking for something that was mostly move in ready.  But what we got was a house that needed a full costmetic makeover and an unfinished basement.  I believe my words were "that's ok, my mom will help", but what I really selfishly meant was … Continue reading Keeping it simple 

My mom was working hard at finalizing the details of my sons little man cave room.  Only a few more things to hang and it would be complete.  My mom will always say it's in the details and final touches to make any room complete.  So we purchased these amazing wooden shelves to hold books … Continue reading Granny’s little helper 

My sons little man cave room was well on its way, from completing the purchases, finalizing the layout of the room when my dear mom decided to throw an idea about adding a mountain design to his wall.  I said it's impossible and way too much work.  That doesn't stop the great crafter, "it's easy" … Continue reading Molehill out of a Mountain

I woke up one day and thought I want to do a craft that will go in my sons room.  I rarely accomplish such a challenge as I only get to the idea part which sounds amazing and I'm all eager to get started but for some reason I never get beyond the idea part.  … Continue reading My E is Better Than Your E