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Right up our alley in Southern California. Thanks!


How To Ready Your Garden for Warmer Weather
4/19/11 3:10 PM

Absolutely stunning. Great choices!


Before & After: A Beautiful Bergere Makeover
2/8/11 6:31 PM

Fabulous, dahlin', fabulous!


Before & After: Nicole's Louis XV Chair Makeover
2/4/11 1:03 PM

I'm doing my own B&A project too repurposing a TV armoire into a Craft armoire. It's not finished. Still need knobs....go figure. I'm thinking of using crystal vintage knobs.
http://dosomethingcreativedaily.blogspot.com/2011/01/craft-armoireand-shelves-and-stuff-are.html


Before & After: Painted Storage Tower
2/3/11 6:12 PM

I agree about the knobs. When I first looked at the B&A pics, I couldn't tell without reading which was before and which was after. Simply because the after knobs are huge. Color selection is great though.


Before & After: Painted Storage Tower
2/3/11 6:06 PM

sigh...one day I will have a craft room again. In the meantime I will settle for a craft armoire...<<insert little girl squeal here>>>...the DIYer in me in repurposing an old TV armoire into a craft armoire. Here is my progress. www.dosomethingcreativedaily.blogspot.com


Before & After: Chris' Craft Room Makeover
2/1/11 6:58 PM

I was looking for a house to rent and got a total fake. This guy pretended to be renting a place and requested a ton of information. Needless to say, I got suspicious. Luckily the address was listed and I drove by. The then tennants were mowing the lawn and didn't look like they were packing to move. I talked to them and they said they weren't moving. I looked up the owner of the house (I know, I just had to get to the bottom of it!) and called him. Luckily he and his brother were real estate agents and I found a number pretty easily. Called him up and nope, he wasn't renting any of his properties. UGH!!! This moron wasted my time and tried to play me for a fool. He used the ol' "I'm out of the country" line on me and that was my first red flag on his 2nd email.


Do You Suffer from Craigslist Elitist Syndrome?
1/19/11 5:42 PM

Love this idea. I usually feed the kids the soup until it's gone...needless to say by day 3 they're ready to pull their hair out.


The Best Way to Freeze Single Servings of Soup
1/6/11 3:51 PM

Great idea! Gonna try this. For my son, I use the cute Thermos they sell at Target and they work like a charm. No leaks! He loves having homemade soup for lunch, or pasta, or rice. Yes, kids make fun of him though for not having "junk"...go figure.


Reader Tip: Take Soup to Work in a Glass Canning Jar
1/6/11 3:05 PM

This is the way I feel about it. If I have to think about whether to paint it or not over and over again...do it. If it doesn't "go"...do it. I love the possiblity of painting something a bright, trendy color. Why not? I can' redo it again in a few years. Whoever gets this piece after me isn't going to care.


Before & After: Painted Furniture
The Best of 2010

1/5/11 4:20 PM

I'm with salsa- it's difficult to navigate through the tips. Personally, I would like to scroll from one tip to the next without having to go BACK and click another link. Maybe I'm not seeing it

As far as the cooling soup quickly, I have to do it for my 9 year old usually. This idea beats putting ice into, which he doesn't mind at all.


Make Your Best Soup Ever! 25 Tips for Better Soups
1/5/11 4:05 PM

I'm in a rental too...drab :/ I'm in the midst of putting together a piece of artwork to go there. My kids and I love Sprinkles cupcakes in LA. Last time we were there, my 9 year old son fell in love with their wooden forks and knives, branded with the sprinkles logo. There were 3 of us there, so I picked up 3 sets for our cupcakes. We devoured our cupcakes so quickly we didn't have time to use the forks and knives properly. I am in the process of looking for 3 small square canvases I can paint and glue a set of fork and knife on each one. These 3 will make my new backsplash. Cheap and easy to replace if need be. Thanks for the post!


Why I Hung a Framed Picture Over My Stove
1/5/11 4:01 PM

Great ideas! AAAA++++ on the magic eraser. Cleans shoes too ( specially the white rubber on Vans & converse).

Also love to use oxi clean for spot cleaning on carpets...I've even removed spilled ink.


Cleaning Secret Weapons
Reader Intelligence Report

1/4/11 3:22 PM

I painted the inside doors of an big TV armoire (remember those big, deep TVs?) It was great for little bday messages, showtimes we didn't want to forget, quote of the day (or more like a month...lol) They're still there, but now I'm repurposing this TV armoire into my very own craft armoire (now that we've welcomed the new century and purchased a flat screen). These chalkboard painted doors will now be covered with pegboards for my scissors, and baskets for crafty things.


10 Uses for Chalkboard Walls & Chalkboard Paint
12/28/10 5:23 PM

Great inspiration! 2011 is going to be my project year. Already started repurposing an old TV armoire into a craft storage armoire. Can't wait till it's done.
Also, reupholstered 2 of my 6 dining chairs with fun zebra print fabric. And plan on painting a headboard on my wall.


Before & After: Upholstery Projects
The Best of 2010

12/27/10 11:03 PM

Super duper cute.


Win This Foxy Friends Gift Set from Ink + Wit!
Holiday Giveaway 2010

12/18/10 4:03 PM

A good quality food processor has been on my every Christmas and Birthday list for years. If I could pick just one thing out of all the giveaways, this would be it. I cold cook up some mean meals for family and friends to enjoy.


Win This Cookbook & Food Processor from Williams-Sonoma!
Holiday Giveaway 2010

12/18/10 4:02 PM

THis would add some much needed color and splash to my bedroom. How fun would this look?!


Win This Remix Pillow Set from Ferm Living!
Holiday Giveaway 2010

12/18/10 4:01 PM

My boys and I would very much enjoy this little set.


Win This MoMA Modern Play House Package from Chronicle Books!
Holiday Giveaway 2010

12/18/10 4:00 PM

Now this would make a great reason for a party...ring in the New Year!


Win This T.55 USB Turntable from Stanton!
Holiday Giveaway 2010

12/18/10 3:59 PM