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Peacock tail feathers up close.
Peacock tail feathers up close.

Category: DIY

  • The Buddy System

    Friends don’t let friends paint floors alone… EVER! My friend was up for a dose of “Crazy Design 101” and was on her way over to help. It only took  a near miracle to carve out several hours of free time during the day to paint. This miracle involved engaging two Grandmas, one science team expedition, one friend,…

  • Let There Be Light!

    A recent one-act dramedy, taking place in the living room. Setting: Me, standing on a ladder wielding the drill and trying to put a large hole in the plaster ceiling. In walks Stuart, looks up at me, face twisting into a grimace. Stuart: “Usually when I walk in and witness you holding the drill and…

  • Reusing an Old Red Door

    My decorating career has come to a staggering halt. I am required to spend the next five Saturdays learning how to be a foster parent. Yes, I am already trying to look at the bright side. Perhaps I can apply any new techniques I learn to the brand-new teenager in the house instead. That may…

  • Influenza: Signs and Symptoms

    Nothing like having the flu to help get a few things done around the house. Through the fever fog, I saw that I still had a bit of unpacking to do. Another symptom of the flu seems to be some sort of “Decorating ADHD” where I had to rearrange the furniture and buy pillows from…

  • CAUTION! Extra Punctuation!

    When I am King, overuse of the exclamation point will be a criminal offense. Punishable by at least one day in the stocks per extra exclamation point. I believe that there may also be a correlation between morning people and extracurricular use of the exclamation point. Perhaps even coffee is the culprit. My fourth-grader has…