Gold – one of the most priceless metals in the world. I wonder why designers have such a love-hate relationship with gold, well brass actually! Gold is quite expensive, after all. Only kings could afford to decorate with gold, so the common man turned to its similar-hued cousin, brass. Brass decor items are common in almost…
DIY Handbag Makeover – Update An Ugly/Old Handbag
We all have our moments of error in judgement, especially while shopping online. It happened to me recently during a handbag purchase. Now, I know quality is better than quantity, but when you have to tote around snacks and other stuff for a little one, you just might rethink that, right?! My bags do take…
Cute ‘Pin-spired’ Spring/Summer Crafts
I tried out some cute craft ideas I saw/pinned. I am all for simple, cute craft projects! Crepe Paper Rose Wreath I actually made this wreath a long time ago. I love how sweet it is, and had to share it with you. Below is my crepe paper rose pin-spiration from Filth Wizardry. I followed their…
Spring Cushion Covers
I wanted a quick update for our living room. We had red and black throw pillows and I wanted to lighten the look for spring. I bought this fabric from Hobby Lobby a long time back. I finally got around to making new cushion covers out of it. I am no seamstress by any stretch of…
How To *Put A Superhero To Work*
What do mothers do when left alone with Superheroes? Put them to work, of course!!! In the bathroom, Holding accessories, Holding bedtime books on the chair-turned-nightstand, Now, let me put Iron Man back on the toy shelf, before Boy gets home from school. You won’t tell him, right?!! 😉 I staged these photos just for…
Dry Vase Arrangements And A Blog Milestone
We’ll do that in reverse order. The milestone first. I am happy to announce that last night my blog views crossed the 10K mark! Woo-hoo!! In only my third month of blogging! A big shout-out to all my regular and occasional readers. You guys are the best! Keep visiting! Don’t forget to follow me via email (button…
Succulent Love and Painted Pots
Succulents are a girl’s best friends. They are easy to re-pot, not very demanding and add much-needed greenery indoors. After I undertook my first paint makeover project, I painted some terracotta pots. I painted them in blue, a mint green and a mix of the two (that’s the larger pot in the picture). I knew…
Happy Earth Day
Happy Earth Day, folks! May every day be dedicated to the betterment of our home planet!! Find the tutorial for the brown paper bag tree craft here.
Book Page and Paper Wreaths
I love book page wreaths. They are elegant, romantic and quirky, at the same time! I have seen a lot of variations in blog-land. These are a few I have made. Since they are from my pre-blogging days, there are no step by step how-to pictures. I will try my best to explain them. 1)….
Peek-a-Blue! My First Paint Project
If you have been reading my previous posts (hopefully!), two things might be clear to you by now. I am impatient and I love anything that says ‘easy’! Still, I have had this deep urge to undertake a painting project. Like a small chair or stool or at least a flower-pot! Guess what? After weeks…
Boy Birthday Party Decorations
While looking through some old photos, I came across Boy’s third birthday photos. His birthday was way back in September (long before I started this blog!), but I thought I might share some of the birthday decor DIYs. I did not want a fully themed, all matchy-matchy birthday party. I just want kids’ parties to…
Easy Kids Artwork Display Wall
Ever since Boy started pre-school, he has been bringing home a load of artwork each week. Even otherwise, the kid loves to paint! I was looking for a cute way to display some of his artwork, instead of just sticking them up on the wall. We needed a designated space, else I knew the whole…
