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Looking for a small gift for your girlfriend? A set of notecards with matching envelopes is always a good idea! My inspiration for the ones I made today began with these little garden-themed metal decorative items that I found at the craft store ~ the pack of four was just $1.50. So inexpensive and so cute! Make your own notecards… Continue Reading
This post is dedicated to my friend Elaine, for her love for octopus and her fear of cooking it. It is also dedicated to all the past and future customers of Whole Foods Market who patiently stand in line behind me at the seafood department, while I chose the biggest and meatiest octopus, and who ask me in the… Continue Reading
If motivation is all you need to start your spring cleaning, this do-it-yourself caddy is so cute and functional that you’ll want to use it right away! It may be made from a simple wooden wine crate, but it is equipped with so many extras that it will let you carry (in the most organized way) everything you need to make each… Continue Reading
Back in September, I sold my daughter’s amazingly restored bedside table and shortly after I somewhat regretted it. At the time, I was overwhelmed by all the furniture that was adding up in the garage and it felt like I couldn’t keep up with the many projects. But that was then. So, when I recently found this Queen Ann style… Continue Reading
I’m sure you would agree with me that every single drawing that comes from little hands is precious! However some drawings are simply too beautiful to go on a refrigerator door – they will soon turn dusty and wrinkled and will eventually be thrown away. For those very special ones, here is an easy way to transfer… Continue Reading
The beginning of a new season seems always like the perfect time to decorate the front door with a wreath. The one I made today had to be colorful and happy, a true spring wreath! Its shape is very different from all the wreaths I’ve bought or made in the past, as it’s actually a half wreath hanging from a thick white chain. To… Continue Reading
Last Wednesday, my mom and I had just finished visiting three floors of art galleries at 49 Geary Street, and decided to head north of San Francisco for lunch. As we were approaching the bay, the fog was getting thicker and by the time we were crossing the Golden Gate Bridge we were completely wrapped in a white… Continue Reading
Baskets are ideal for storage and organizing, everyone knows that. But baskets are also great for displaying and decorating. I use them in every room of the house and I fill them with seasonal items, fruit, food, plants and so much more. Baskets do not necessarily have a single spot in the house nor a single purpose. They can… Continue Reading
Some day back in December, right before Christmas while I was overloaded with the endless tasks of the season such as getting the house ready for the holidays, setting up the rooms for family members visiting from overseas, planning menus, shopping and much more – right when every second of the day matters and the to-do list gets longer by the… Continue Reading
This do-it-yourself wall art is an easy and quick afternoon project that you will enjoy making. It makes a thoughtful gift for a loved one or a piece to decorate your home. Pick a famous inspirational quote or just a few words of your own, anything that has a special meaning for you or your loved… Continue Reading
