Our Kitchen Remod-ish

Kitchen as it was when we moved in Upon moving in, we didnt exactly LOVE our kitchen. The cabinets are solid maple but the previous owner decided that wasn't good enough and decided a few colors of brown sponge painted on them was the best idea. Here is a better look: Well, its not the greatest photo, but you can see the paint and the awful gold hardware in which the gold...

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When Choosing that Eames Lounge Chair...

As many of you know, as of late I've been on a mad search for the Eames rocker. It doesn't need to be a real Eames, I just want anyone I can get my hands on... though I do have a story to tell about that. Anyway, even getting a knock-off of any Eames style piece of furniture does not come cheap. Take this Eames Lounge chair for instance...you see them in the $1000s, easily...

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Eames {Style} Rocker; You are SO mine!

Image from Style Carrot I've been coveting one of these chairs for way too long to admit. They are perfect for rocking babies to sleep..and toddlers too. As of yet, they've been too expensive for my frugal nature. Plus it is kind of hard to justify buying ONE chair that costs over $100 and upwards into the $1000s. But oh the sweet joy of finding one for the right price! You...

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Craft Everyday Challenge!

OK, ok ,ok. I've got my craft room all set up so no excuses, right? I've decided to challenge myself to at least do ONE crafty thing a day. This does not mean I have to complete a crafty project everyday...I can work on one that takes me a week or a month, but I have to work on it at least once a day. Its hard to stay inspired these days when I feel like I have so little time...

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How To Find the Best Vintage

If you're like me, you love vintage to keep and sell. As a seller, you can't just go to the local Salvation Army and expect to find the most amazing piece of vintage...though its not impossible. There are a few places you can find great vintage: 1. Garage sales - find some gems the owners don't realize the worth of 2. Thrift shops - some unique but often broken/ poor condition...

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Craft Room: Before and After

I said I was going to make a project out of my craft/sewing room and I sorta did. I didn't get to paint it but honestly, I just needed to get my little sanctuary up and running. It was cluttered and not even close to being organized but I just locked myself in there and got to work. This is what it looked like before: As you can see - just a  huddled mass of stuff. Some...

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How to Make Low-Fat Chocolate Chip Cookies with Applesauce

Ok, so since having Levi 4 months ago, losing weight has been one of those things that have been at the back of my mind yet still important. Lucky (I guess) for me when i got tendinitis I lost ten pounds due to my loss of appetite - the pain just pushed eating out of my daily routine, I suppose. Once the ol' appetite returned I thought of baking lots of yummy desserts - but...

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