When I decorate I always try to work with and use what I already have.Many times those things don't always go together because they are the wrong finish or color...so...I paint. Cabinet before: Cabinet after: To paint this cabinet here's what I did (all with a paint brush for all the nooks and a small roller for the larger pieces): 1. Wipe cabinets clean. 2. 2 coats of Zissner's No Sand Primer. 3. 2 coats of basic black in semi-gloss Behr. 4. 2 coats of water based Verathane. Cast iron

Our guest bathroom is done (for now) so it's time to reveal. I first have to thank a few people for their contributions to this project. -Thank you to my wonderful handyman husband for helping me position and reposition the stencil at least 150 times at midnight and helped me with the crown molding. All this without questioning my sanity. -My sincerest thanks to my dear friend Michelle who is also the genius behind Wondertime Photo and snaps all the "after's" in my home. With no trace of

Big thanks to Jaimee Rose, reporter with the Arizona Republic for a very flattering article in last Saturday's paper. See it here and here. Thanks also to Christina of Full House for introducing us.

It all started out as a typical monsoon rain storm. When our Palo Verde tree got ripped out of the ground and started spinning around in circles in the sky we decided to call it the Tucson Hurricane of 2010. Neighbors all came out in disbelief to discuss the aftermath.Stories of tiles being ripped off rooves, iron patio furniture being launched in the sky like marshmellows...no, this was no typical monsoon storm. We later found our tree sitting in our neighbor's front yard who lives 8

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My baby embarked down the 13 year road of required education yesterday.After he was all settled in to his new classroom I anticipated elation to set in.On the contrary, I walked around sad and blue all day long.It looks like all smiles here in this picture. Oh, just wait for my big goof up to ruin everything... I watched the clock all day waiting for school to end. I specifically told him that he would not be getting on the bus home because I would be there to greet him right outside his

It's no suprise I'm in love with this Recycled Aluminum Table.I've only blogged about my obsession half a dozen times. I first saw it at Pottery Barn, sadly, no longer available.Way outta my price range and a definite irresponsible purchase anyway. Then a few other retailers carried similar versions including this lovely from Z Gallerie. I had heard urban legends that they were popping up all over the country at various discount stores. I visited and called them all. My investigation