Griddle Pizza–Yum!
Life without an oven isn't so bad.  It requires me to think more deeply, to be more creative.  Today was no exception.  I was missing a key ingredient for my crock pot meal I had planned for today.  It's the…

Fast and Frugal: Napkins
I love cloth napkins and what they represent.  Cloth napkins give an aura of sit down family dinners, sunny picnics, or fancy restaurant fare.  Just seeing a table set with them makes me happy.  They never peel off in layers and stick…

Refashioning: The Zebra Skirt
My friend, Jamie from California, saw this skirt in a thrift store and knew it would be perfect for her friend. . .as a pillow.  The fabric has a beautiful touch to it and the lining is high quality and very silky…

Kitchen Remodel Phase 1
Kitchen Before Why remodel?  We were rewarded an insurance check for water damage that is buying a new floor!  While the floor is being replaced, we decided it's a good time to change the layout.  In this photo the only…

Spring Cleaning with Homemade Organizers
I love this one from design sponge, because it looks pretty and is custom fit to the drawer.  They used cute wrapping paper and corigated cardboard to make their simple design.  Covering the cardboard with fabric and fusible web would work too. http://www.designspongeonline.com/2009/03/diy-wednesdays-march-11th.html…

Bath Rug Tutorial
My new bathroom needs a new bath rug.  I really loved the look of this rug:  http://www.re-nest.com/re-nest/how-to/how-to-recycled-bath-mat-080526 But I didn't think it would work for me.  It's made from strips of cut towels that would otherwise be destined for the rag…