• DIY

    Thrift Store Ottoman Update

    If you have followed my blog lately you know that I have spent the summer in New Orleans at my mom’s house (where I am always put to work.) Over the last few weeks we have worked on some updates to her long narrow living room. (You can read the…

  • DIY - Interiors

    Thrift Store Furniture for a Small Space

    Last week I shared with you my plans for making my Mom’s “Bowling Alley” living room work better for her. Today I wanted to share what I  have planned so far. The first and most important step, lots and lots of shopping. For those on a budget, secondhand shopping is…

  • DIY

    On the Move – Ready the Rugs

    The movers are here today packing away so as long as I have a router I’ll keep on posting, but forgive me if I am absent more than usual  int the next few weeks while we make the transition. Since the move is in full force I thought I’d share…

  • DIY

    On the Move – Preparing for the Pack

    Hope you guys have not been worried about me too much, I spent the long weekend doing some last minute market shopping and preparing for our big move back to the States in under two weeks. The picture above was taken two years ago when all our belongings arrived in…