I'm a novice seamstress, at best (I didn't even know how to thread the needle on the sewing machine until just a few days ago), so I was thrilled how my very first sewing project turned out. I bought this cute little owl pillow pattern from Ginia18's ... Read More about Nesting… Literally! Sewing the Lola Owl Pillow
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Hello, Cabbage Head Baby
We're 30 weeks along and into the 3rd trimester! Our little Eggroll should be about the size of a head of cabbage. I can't believe we have only about 10 weeks left... time sure does fly when you're having fun. Baby is a mover and a shaker... she's ... Read More about Hello, Cabbage Head Baby
DIY Closet Organizers
I call this project "Let's See How Many Ridiculous Nesting Projects Jen Can Complete In One Pregnancy." I bought these blank clothing dividers from an online supply store (google search: clothing dividers) for $0.29 each and decided that they ... Read More about DIY Closet Organizers
Upholstered Headboard
I've been lusting after upholstered headboards lately and have fallen in love with so many different kinds, whether they're plain jane, trimmed in nail heads, or tufted. This Pottery Barn Jameson bed looks like it would be a cozy one to cuddle up to, ... Read More about Upholstered Headboard
Dresser Drawer Liners
Inspired by the ever-crafty Sherry over at one of my favorite blogs, Young House Love, I decided I wasn't quite done with my dresser drawer project. Sherry gives a great tutorial on how to line your dresser drawers, which I followed to a tee. Only, ... Read More about Dresser Drawer Liners
DIY Entryway Bench (Subtitled: I Can’t Believe I Actually Built Something!)
We try to enforce a no-shoe policy at our house, which makes our entryway look like a perpetual train wreck. Not a pretty site. So we're in need of some shoe storage. Adam offered to hit up Target for a shoe rack, but I wanted something, oh I don't ... Read More about DIY Entryway Bench (Subtitled: I Can’t Believe I Actually Built Something!)
Refinished Chest of Drawers
I'm all about working with what we have (read: frugal), so here is the matching 5-drawer bureau that goes with the dresser I just refinished. It's solid wood and still in decent shape, so why not just spruce it up a bit? As much as I loved its rustic ... Read More about Refinished Chest of Drawers
DIY Subway Art Prints
When searching for artwork to hang above our bed, these destination art prints from ZGallerie caught my eye: ZGallerie Destination Art ZGallerie New York Scene But because I am NOT willing to shell out about $300 bucks just to own the ... Read More about DIY Subway Art Prints
Refinished Dresser
Here stands the victim of my weekend refinishing project. I plan on using this old dresser as the nursery changing table, since it's the perfect height and has six drawers for plenty of storage space for Eggroll's tiny articles of clothing. And it's ... Read More about Refinished Dresser
Hello, Eggplant Baby
Everything went well at my Dr. appointment yesterday. We're at 25 weeks and my weight gain is right on track (17 pounds gained so far). Baby's heartbeat is where it should be, and all my blood tests have come back normal. Baby should weigh about a ... Read More about Hello, Eggplant Baby