If you told me I would be excited about a couch slipcover ten years ago, I would have probably rolled my eyes. In our house, slipcovers are a necessity, not a luxury, after all. Imagine the aftermath of seven (often more) humans, seven (soon to be eight) cats, three dogs, and whatever else happens to wander into the mix. *Mess* doesn't even begin to cover it, really. It's just a jumble of chaotic clutter no matter which way you slice it. So basically, if it's not washable, I'm not interested. ... VIEW POST
If it’s not washable, I’m not interested
Seven ways to beat the wintry blues
As a kid, the holiday season was never long enough. I mean, it's hard not to fall under the spell of twinkling lights, comforting foods, and slow days that make you forget the existence of time. After the excitement of the holidays, it's easy to feel the sudden let-down of a season consumed by the dream that is joy, hope, generosity. Then, the tree comes down, the garland wrapped, the stockings tucked away. All the remnants of "the most wonderful time of the year" packed neatly (or, in my ... VIEW POST
How a kitchen catastrophe ended with the best homemade pizza (ever)
After having lived in and renovated few houses (one built in 1890), I expect disaster when it comes to home projects. Do you know what I mean? Over the years, I've learned that plans and expectations are often met with a swift kick-the-ass, tears, and more money spent than budgeted. Let me tell you about the day we moved into that old, historic 1890 house in Iowa. My mom and I were driving back and forth from the old place to the new with van-loads of boxes, toddler in tow. At the end of the ... VIEW POST
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