Bedroom Refresh

Iā€™m sort of all done with neutrals.  And ready for a bright spring look.  So Iā€™m starting in my bedroom with a little refresh. Here is what Iā€™ve done so far and some of my plans.   New Platform Bed The new platform bed from Overstock is up and all ready for new bedding.  So far […]

Replacing Box Springs with a Platform Bed

While I still love our bedroom furniture and want to keep it ā€“ including our headboard ā€“ the bed-rails and box springs are dated.  It has become increasingly hard to find bedding that includes a bed skirt to accommodate that set up. Because I want new bedding, this was a perfect time to update our […]

A Few New Purchases

I am sharing a few new things I got over the past week or two and what I think of them so far.  Iā€™m not an affiliate of anyone so Iā€™m linking for convenience. Christmas Jammies I saw these Denver plaid flannel jammies on Target.com and the price was right since they were on sale […]

This Weekā€™s Project ā€“ Tape and Mud Cracks

This weekā€™s home improvement project was super sexy.Ā  We had the ceilings taped and mudded.Ā  Now they are ready for paint. Yes, we know how to have a good time AND spend money. You might remember last November, during one rain storm after another, we had our roof replaced.Ā  Where there were leaks, there was […]

New Windows

This year our big project is window replacement.Ā  And oh, boy, it is more expensive than last yearā€™s roof! But, it only took two days so a lot less stress. We used Window World and so far, so good!Ā  And window world aptly describes the conditions we’ve lived in this week. The sales person was […]

Two Harvest Inspired Meatless Dishes

I love Meatless Mondays, but it can be a challenge finding meals that have no meat and are low in fat and low in starch.  Without meat, it’s hard to be satisfied without fat and starch. This week I tried two harvest inspired meatless dishes that are quite yummy. Low in fat and low in […]

Halloween Traditions

Do you still celebrate Halloween or is that just kidsā€™ stuff?  It is really my favorite holiday because it involves fun food and drink, lots of creativity and no gifts necessary.  Last year we had a fantastic costume party.  This year, ummmm, no.  Just like everyone else. But there are certain traditions that are easy […]

A Few Fall Finds

I feel like Iā€™ve been bragging a bit about being so thrifty with my fall decorating budget.  Iā€™ve used my old dĆ©cor and Iā€™ve shopped the house, virtually spending no money.  Well, I didnā€™t want to be too pompous or righteous, so I sprung for a couple of small purchases. Okay, thatā€™s not really why […]

Budget Fall Updates

On my last post, I shared my minimal and FREE fall kitchen decor update.Ā  The great room is the other recipient of a seasonal update. As much as I really want new stuff, I’m restraining myself and here are my budget fall updates. The great room is my she-shed.  I hang out there and read […]

Fall Kitchen Decorations ā€“ No Shopping

I am easing into fall around here.  Our temps are still reaching into the 100s during the days, but the days are shorter and it just feels like fall.  So Iā€™m starting to add a few things here and there in my home to mark the season. I am NOT shopping for any new autumn […]