New Around the House

New Around the House

In a land without Goodwill or Craigslist, a couple finds are keeping my budget-decorating optimism ticking.

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New Love: Oil-based paint

New Love: Oil-based paint

I'm still scared of the post office, but I'll boldly attempt Czech at the paint store. And with very happy results.

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Warm Up A Room With Scarves

Warm Up A Room With Scarves

Keep your sofa, tables, chairs from getting the chills. Dress them in scarves for winter!

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Video Tour: Tiny Awesome Kitchen

Video Tour: Tiny Awesome Kitchen

It was small, but it wasn't cramped. A farewell tour of my European kitchen corner.

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Tiny Art: Eiffel Tower

Tiny Art: Eiffel Tower

The Eiffel Tower is one of my favorite world landmarks. Life-size, it's awe-inspiring. Tiny-Art size, it's pinch-inducing.

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Up-cycled Ties: Vest, Skirt, Wall Art
Mondays with Mom

Up-cycled Ties: Vest, Skirt, Wall Art

If this were a Project Runway challenge, my Mom would have it nailed. Turn mens ties into ladies fashion or wall art.

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My Happy Wall

My Happy Wall

Not just for the fridge: Rummaging through the closet is even more fun now with all our kid pics and art.

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