Can we just take a minute to gawk at this tasty creation?!?!? gawk… gawk… still gawking… ok I’m done. Ingredients & Supplies: One large trifle dish. This is optional but seeing the layers is what makes this dish so special. 1/4 cup butter 2 Packages of cream cheese (2 x 8oz) 1 cup powdered sugar … Read more
These built-in bookcases have been the best addition to our living room. The husband gets to feel accomplished by having built them himself and I get to decorate them. When I feel like futzing around I just shuffle the shelving arrangements and I feel like I have really done something with the day. Just kidding. But decorating these behemoths … Read more
Vegetables are listed among the most used ingredients in every kitchen today because they come with lots of health benefits but unfortunately, chopping vegetables isn’t a pleasant task as it is quite difficult to chop into the right sizes and shapes. However, several vegetable choppers have been developed to make the task easy and convenient … Read more
If you know anything about antique mirrors, then you know they are crazy expensive or very very hard to find. And even if you do find one in your price range there is always something wrong with it. Broken, missing pieces, too small, too big wrong color… the list goes on. Even though it is a fickle find … Read more
This weekend I went on my bi-weekly expeditions to Anthropologie to get inspired and see if there was anything I couldn’t live without. Of course, I can’t possibly live without having absolutely everything in the entire store in my possession. But sadly until I win the lottery or anthro so graciously decides to donate the … Read more
Ballard, oh Ballard. How I love thee. Not much as I love my much beloved Anthropologie… but dear you come in a close second. Tons of great home decor accessories at not-so-great prices. But have no fear! A simple DIY is here! Once I saw these suckers I knew I could fashion up something really … Read more
Garlic is a necessary food item that everyone is encouraged to cook with as it comes with great health benefits and luck that would be beneficial to anybody’s health. They can be used in preparing wonderful and delicious dishes but one major setback most people experience when cooking with garlic is their inability to mince … Read more
It would require a whole lot of effort to keep one’s garden clean and clutter-free but many at times, we come out and realize that our gardens are littered with leaves and broken twigs and clearing them up can be such a challenging task. Most gardeners find this very difficult and pay extra hands to … Read more
Splitting mauls are tools that are used for splitting large-sized logs into smaller pieces and even though most people prefer to use an axe, using a splitting maul also has its own advantages. Splitting mauls comes with a wider head and a balanced weight which is something an axe doesn’t have and the advantage of … Read more
All you need is some Halloween spider webbing and a pack of spider silhouettes (found @ the Dollar Tree), to create this spooky hallway. Some quick tips: * If you have very textured walls you can just secure the webbing to that, otherwise you will need some double stick tape or tacks. My walls were … Read more