This wedding shower favor was a big hit this weekend! Candles can be a crowd pleaser especially with a decorative container and a scent selected by the couple. I found these antique sherbet dishes at an antique store. Fortunately, there was an ample supply and I was able to get a discount!! The dishes were...
Each year, there are many articles on 2022 color trends and I love pouring over these. Porch Day Dreamer has a great post on 2022 color trends, including cabinet color trends, which is an extension of the overall color trends. “Green” is on trend for 2022 and I’m loving it! I love color and tend...
As I look back at the projects from 2020, it was hard to pick my favorites – but, my picks were centered around things I made for family and/or things I learned along the way. Here’s a quick recap! PROJECTS FOR FAMILY Little Cooper made his debut this year and was definitely a highlight for...
You are not alone in having some nerves around starting a new project — especially if the project is big or involved or requires new or different tools and skills. Believe me, I have been there many times and have managed through the overwhelm using these strategies. Chunking If project-size has moved you into overwhelm,...
Gift giving is one of my favorite things to do and thoughtful gifts are my favorites to give! Over the years, I’ve made some several gifts for family and friends that were so fun to give and receive. Below are some of my favorite gifts put together with love! T SHIRT QUILT My son, Kevin,...
Setting and getting the sale price of your item can be simple and managed with a little research. Here are a few tricks to get some intel on the items you are selling by using the Facebook Marketplace online platform itself! Understanding Supply Understanding the supply of your item helps to determine its sale price....
Facebook Marketplace is an awesome platform to sell just about anything but can take the patience of a saint. Managing too many or too few messages, buyer no-shows, low-ball offers are just some of my experiences when selling items in preparation for my recent move. (See Make Money on Your Move blog post.) So, let’s get...
Moving to a new house is no joke, but you can have some fun turning the effort into some cash. I recently downsized from a 2300 square foot home to a 1500 square foot townhouse and happy to say that I picked up a few tips on how to get PAID to have items moved...