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How to Make a Perfect Bow Out of Any Fabric!

February 6, 2015 by Courtenay Hartford 10 Comments

  So, you see, we have this door in our dining room. It’s really big and plain and ugly and it leads to the master bedroom. There are a ton of really great DIY solutions that I could do to dress this door up, but we’re planning on changing it out eventually and actually moving it […]

Filed Under: Dining Room, Easter, Easy-Peasy Decorating, No-Sew

Everything you need to know about our bathroom reno so far!

February 3, 2015 by Courtenay Hartford 13 Comments

  OK, so I know I’ve mentioned that we’re doing this huge, crazy, massive, ridiculous master bathroom reno a few times here and there, but really, I’ve been a terrible blog hostess because I have yet to post anything on my actual blog about the whole thing. I thought today would be as good of […]

Filed Under: Bathroom, Build it!, DIY and Renovating

How to Keep Avocados from Turning Brown

February 2, 2015 by Courtenay Hartford 38 Comments

  Finally! Something that actually works to keep avocados from turning brown! And it works so well, it really makes me wonder why all of these other brown prevention tips for avocados even exist! You’ve heard them all I’m sure: Lemon juice, lime juice, water, the pit, plastic wrap. I’ve always been disappointed in the results […]

Filed Under: Food, Homekeeping Tricks and Tips, Natural Solutions

Bookshelf arranging for the rest of us! My quick-fix tricks!

January 29, 2015 by Courtenay Hartford 15 Comments

  I have seen some mighty impressive bookshelves out there in internet-land in my day. Really pretty ones that are perfectly arranged and perfectly styled. I’ve even seen some really impressive tutorials on how to “get the look” of these bookshelves and the people who wrote them have always been so talented and so helpful […]

Filed Under: Dining Room, Easy-Peasy Decorating

Saving on Winter energy costs with ceiling fans! (Ten Second Tips)

January 22, 2015 by Courtenay Hartford 1 Comment

  I’m all about saving energy lately. It’s amazing how much more we use at this time of year when we need to keep our homes warm and well-lit for so many hours every day. I just learned this trick and I think it’s so fun and something I never thought of before. Just turn […]

Filed Under: Homekeeping Tricks and Tips, Ten Second Tips

DIY Stock Book Shelf Update with Beadboard!

January 20, 2015 by Courtenay Hartford 5 Comments

We did this really simple update to a plain ol’ shelf that we picked up at Target a couple of weeks ago and I just had to show you because I’m so thrilled with the results. It’s not really anything too exciting, but that’s kind of what makes it exciting, you know? It took no […]

Filed Under: Dining Room, DIY and Renovating, Easy-Peasy Decorating

5 Natural Homemade Cold and Flu Remedies

January 19, 2015 by Courtenay Hartford 9 Comments

Cold and flu season can be a very challenging time for many people.  Luckily there are many amazing natural, homemade cold and flu remedies right here. Well hello there, cold and flu season! So great to see you again!  I can say this because I know I’m ready for any aches, pains, or sore throat […]

Filed Under: Homekeeping Tricks and Tips, Natural Solutions, Uncategorized

Easy Restaurant-Style Sauteed Mushrooms at Home!

January 14, 2015 by Courtenay Hartford 21 Comments

This quick and delicious dish will have you cancelling your dinner reservations and firing up the grill at home.  Here’s how to make amazing restaurant-style sauteed mushrooms at home! We’ll get to these delicious, restaurant-style mushrooms in a minute but first I have a funny story for you. The other day, I was watching this […]

Filed Under: Food, Homekeeping Tricks and Tips

The best $454.44 I ever spent on my home (adventures in dumpster rental)

January 9, 2015 by Courtenay Hartford 25 Comments

  Of course I love a good pretty picture as much as the next guy. In fact, the last few weeks have been kind of all about pretty pictures and twinkly lights, haven’t they? The next few weeks are shaping up to be that way too with quite a few room makeovers and a big […]

Filed Under: Cleaning, Homekeeping Tricks and Tips, Uncategorized

A trick to decrease drying time and save energy! (Ten Second Tips)

January 7, 2015 by Courtenay Hartford 15 Comments

Remember this one for the next time you catch yourself having to restart the dryer yet again to get it fully dry during these cold Winter months. Don’t you miss being able to hang stuff up outside to dry? I know I do, but this is the next best thing: Before you start your next […]

Filed Under: Cleaning, Ten Second Tips

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