Ever since I saw this pom pom box from Furbish (shown below) back in April, (they are currently only available in store but were online) I have been wanting to do a DIY a version for B's room to hold her pacifiers. UPDATE: Now we use the box to hold her fairies since we weaned the pacifier and now since she has graduated to Barbies too, it holds all her Barbie shoes, hats, and accessories!   image of Furbish's pom pom boxes ... Read More about DIY Pom Pom Box

    Here are the step-by-step instructions to making your own tribal cutting tray! If you want to print out the instructions, simply click the button below, and it will take you to the Free Printable Library--no email address required! There, you can print out this project and tons more from the library!   I have been coveting this Tribal Cutting Tray (pictured below) from Furbish for months, but I can't pull the trigger on such a big purchase. I ... Read More about Tribal Cutting Board DIY

  I have wanted to share a bit more of our house to show our personal style and how we make do in a smaller space. We have lived here together for five years after E's family redid it (we rent from them--hence allowing great danes!) This is our main room and the heart of the house. It is a combined dining room/ living room, and is where our front door is too (we live on the second level, so it opens into our living room) You can see our kitchen through the doorway. And to add one more ... Read More about Our House: Dining Room & Our DIY Desk