by Kara | Oct 7 | Crafts, Holidays, Home Decor
I truly do love playing with pillows when it comes to decorating. And while I love the easy DIY pillow covers I usually make, sometimes I want a design that isn’t available on any fabric. Especially if it’s an embroidered design. I generally swoon over...
by Kara | Oct 3 | Celebrations, Crafts, Halloween, Holidays, Holidays, Home Decor
I think I’ve made it pretty clear in previous posts that I am a huge fan of burlap and other natural and neutral decorating materials. When I discovered the fun burlap owl ribbon at Wally World and made my friend her fall owl wreath, I also happened upon some...
by Kara | Sep 9 | Crafts, Halloween, Holidays, Holidays, Home Decor, Thanksgiving
While shopping for an RCA adapter at Walmart last week, I naturally found myself in the holiday aisle and happened upon some adorable owl printed burlap ribbon. My oldest daughter’s best friend happens to love owls so I went all craft-crazy and grabbed...
by Kara | Jul 22 | Crafts, Home Decor, Living Rooms
I’ve always been a bit obsessed with the toss pillows in my living room. Once upon a time, I purchased Pottery Barn pillow inserts with covers and may have cried a bit over how much I spent. I quickly learned to only purchase their pillow covers on...
by Kara | Jul 11 | Birthday Parties, Celebrations, Crafts
My youngest daughter has been obsessed with pirates since she was about six months old so I knew it was inevitable that we’d one day throw her a Pirate Party. Since we live in the Tampa Bay area, we are very familiar with living the life of a pirate. Growing...
by Kara | Jun 16 | Closets & Organization, Crafts, Home Decor
My craft closet. Loud sigh. Loud. The only space I have in my entire home has been reduced to a closet. A closet. As a quasi hoarding, shopaholic, this does not work for me. At. All. Before kids and a husband (who took over my guest room/office/craft storage area),...
Kara is a self-proclaimed Martha Stewart wannabe with the taste of an aristocrat and (thankfully) a penchant for bargains. She hopes to inspire you to live life beautifully and affordably while laughing at her expense along the way.
