Archives for September 2012

DIY Pendant Light Fixture {Dining Room Details}

Achieving the overhead lighting I wanted for my Ugly Duckling Dining Room was by far the most challenging part of this room makeover.  This room used to a be "formal" living room and when I confiscated the beautiful bay windowed well-lit dining room to use for my Mom Cave, the dark "formal" space became our little-used dining room.  Alas, there is no wiring in the ceiling of this room for an overhead fixture. I had to get creative in order to … [Read more...]

The Home Tour

Hello, friends!  I'm immersed in wrangling teaching my new crop of 4 year olds this week.  This should be a year full of interesting challenges behaviorally and developmentally... please pray that I'll have the wisdom and patience to tackle what lies ahead! My relaxing beach weekend seems really far away now... Ah, such is life! But I've also spent a little time putting together the beginnings of a Home Tour for you!  I've added a … [Read more...]

Labor Day…Summer’s Last Hurrah

Hoping your Labor Day doesn't involve labor of any kind... :-)   Source: houzz.com via Heidi on Pinterest   Enjoy! … [Read more...]