Inside: A review of the Nix Sensor; a device that helps you pick paint colours and swatches for interior decorating; and the Nix mobile app that reads paint colours *I was given this product to use and review. All opinions contained in this blog post and associated social media postings are honest and my own.… Read More
Inside: Tips for easy repairs to vinyl siding, including how to fix a hole in the siding with a patch. We discovered a huge hole when we removed an old propane stove. Have I buttered you up enough with the last couple of ‘pretty’ posts? I sure hope so guys. Because today’s post is all… Read More
Inside: An inexpensive DIY tutorial for making all kinds of giant paper flowers; great for seasonal decor, birthday parties, weddings and photo backdrops! You know when you’re a kid and you think that being an adult is going to be so great because you’ll eat chocolate for breakfast and stay up late and roller skate… Read More
Inside: An honest review of the KonMari Method three years after the fact; what helped, what didn’t help and the places where clutter builds back up. I know it’s really en vogue to be talking about Konmari because of the new Netflix special called Tidying Up. I feel like I don’t want to watch InstaStories… Read More
Inside: An easy recipe for ooey-gooey coconut blondie bars made with shredded coconut and chocolate chips; otherwise known as blonde brownies, these sweet bars are a delight with hot tea or a glass of milk. Our baking adventures are becoming a weekend tradition and I have to say, I LOVE THIS. It has taken me… Read More
Inside: Step-by-step tutorial for painting a plaid wall in a corner using four colours of paint; the difference between plaid and checkerboard; troubleshooting crisp paint lines. I’ve been promising this tutorial post for a while and the day is finally here when I can write about it. Don’t get me wrong, I LOVE my plaid… Read More
Inside: How to deep clean a kitchen compost pail to keep things smelling fresh; plus a quick DIY to make your own counter top pail to keep your food prep area tidy. I can’t stop – no wait – won’t stop with the cleaning HAHA! I honestly feel like two things are coming together to… Read More
Inside: Tips for how to organize and store receipts in file folders and digitally; how to log receipts for tax time; how to keep receipts from fading and a simple at-home file management system. I’ll admit it, this isn’t the sexiest of posts LOL but figuring out how to handle all the receipts and files… Read More
Inside: Adapting an old classic recipe to use Pillsbury Grand dough and make gooey, sugary Monkey Bread; great recipe to make with little kids; best served warm. Making monkey bread has been on my baking bucket list for a very long time. I watched a baking show years ago (so long ago, we lived in… Read More
