DIY Kitchen Table Makeover: Part One
Growing up we had this amazing large table that was in the kitchen. There wasn't anything all that special about the table itself-but instead, the bench around the table. As kids we always sat on the bench, and my mom and dad in the chairs on the other side. I think it was my moms secret way of … Read More →
Filed Under: House Projects, Tutorials
Inspiration Monday
Some things that have caught my eye lately for a great reason:Mark WilliamsOk seriously, if I could have a kitchen that one whole wall opens up-I think I would just die and go to heaven. Although, in AZ-miggghhhtt not be very practical 4 months out of the year.Emerson MadeThis table runner from … Read More →
Filed Under: Design Inspiration
Chocolate Mousse Crunch Cake
If it were my Birthday-I would be eating this cake:Our Best BitesThis cake is so to.die.for. that it's ridiculous. I have made it for many friends and family, and every time it still blows me away. Granted, I am totally biased because I loveee me some chocolate, and some heath bar crunch, but man is … Read More →
Filed Under: Food
How Do You Use Your Garage?
Over here at Dream Book we have quite the battle over what our garage is used for. The garage is technically a two car garage, but I don't see it that way. J has a large SUV and I have a mini SUV which I'm thinking of upgrading to the HR-V, so to me, theres no way we could easily get both of our … Read More →
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Shutterfly Christmas Card Promotion
I can't tell y'all enough how much I just adore a good deal, especially a good deal that is fast and efficient. Remember when I told you about the Shutterfly deal? Well- it works, its true, its awesome! I ordered my cards on Wednesday night, standard shipping, and miraculously got them Monday … Read More →
Filed Under: Life as We Know it
New DIY Card Catalog Makeover
So we got another Card Catalog. Granted, this one wasn't a big or as nice as our last one, but it is still fun. This one is from the 1980's and I picked it up in Tucson from a school government auction.The exterior of it is laminate- which isn't that fun to work with. You can't sand it or distress … Read More →
Filed Under: House Projects
Inspiration Monday
Some things that have caught my eye lately for a great reason:Poppy Talk There is something about scales, especially vintage scales, that I just love. Maybe its the fact that they look so adorable, but are also useful!?Inoui DesignsUsing rules instead of the plain old normal stair for … Read More →
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It’s Finally Cold in AZ
Finally the weekend! And finally cold weather in AZ. It has only taken us 3 months to figure out that it actually should be cold, and not 100 degrees. With that in mind, I have been dreaming up some amazing cold weather items:AnthroUrban OutfittersAnthroUrban OutfittersAnd decor wise for the … Read More →
Filed Under: Life as We Know it