About a month ago, I had been driving around and saw a church yard sale. I LOVE yard sales, and I couldn't help myself. When I walked up, I immediately spotted this beauty. (Alright, if we are going to be honest, it's not that great!) It was only $20 and I had been wanting to find something for an odd corner in my kitchen. I excitedly purchased it and hurried home. Upon arrival my husband did not seem near as excited as I was, but he helped me unload it and move it ... Read More about Cabinet Corner Find and Makeover
Spicy Lime-Ginger Grilled Shrimp
Marinade 3/4 C fresh lime juice (I just use bottled lemon juice) 1 Tbs. minced fresh ginger 2 garlic cloves, minced (I normally use jarred) 2 shallots, finely chopped (or onion, just use a little more) 2 Tbs. finely chopped cilantro 1/2 tsp. salt 1/8 tsp. black pepper 1/8 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes 2 1/2 Tbs. lemon or lime marmalade (I couldn't find these, so I use orange) 1/3 C olive oil (I just eyeball it!) ___________________________ I normally use frozen, peeled and ... Read More about Spicy Lime-Ginger Grilled Shrimp
Easel TV Stand
I love interesting pieces...something that sets my house apart from every other house on the block. I think I might have inherited this gene from my grandmother, because growing up she had a barbers chair in her living room. Anyway, I had been looking for a way to change the living room up a little bit and came across this T.V. easel at Restoration Hardware. I thought it was perfect, but I couldn't afford it and my loving husband wouldn't allow me to purchase it, understandable! So, I lived with ... Read More about Easel TV Stand
Brown Thumbs?
I LOVE fresh flowers and beautiful gardens. BUT...I'm not always the best at remembering to water. The plants in the backyard, I take pretty good care of. The front yard and porch are a different story. I have always struggled to find the perfect plant to put next to front door. It is almost always shady...I just don't know what my problem is! I really like moss and I had found a few moss balls on sale and decided it would make a perfect front door display. I found spheres in different shapes ... Read More about Brown Thumbs?
Kitchen Remodel-Part 2
To continue...When the professionals left, I had the task of installing the tile. (on a shoe-string budget) A few years back I had bought 4 boxes of tumbled travertine tiles for 50 cents at an auction. Less than a dollar for that much tile is unreal! It was an impulse buy but I knew I could use it somewhere, one day. So when we moved, the tile moved with us. I had this tile but it was a little plain, so I found the tile to make a rectangle around the pot filler. It still needed something so I ... Read More about Kitchen Remodel-Part 2