Category Archives: Home Decor

Pinterest and a Can of Spray Paint

Posted on 09/29/2011 by ahousewifeintraining

I’m obsessed with Pinterest and therefore I’m in the midst of a mini-home-makeover. This Pinterest thing coupled with spending much more time in the home means I have a lot of ideas and my house is my template. First it … Continue reading →

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The {empty} nursery.

Posted on 04/13/2011 by ahousewifeintraining

Wasn’t it funny how at 37 weeks I titled the post, “The Final Countdown”….oh to be 37 weeks and thinking I would be having the baby early and by April 13, I would be home and cuddling that little precious … Continue reading →

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Making the Bed: Part II

Posted on 02/09/2011 by ahousewifeintraining

I’m not sure what it means but since moving into our house 4 years ago, I’ve “re-done” our bedding 3 times. I don’t know why I can’t get it right but I think I may have finally figured it out. … Continue reading →

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Baby steps: the nursery

Posted on 02/07/2011 by ahousewifeintraining

Expecting a little bambino comes with a lot of excitement, stress, and daydreaming…and that’s just in creating the nursery. In the last couple weeks we’ve really made some progress on the room and its starting to look like an actual … Continue reading →

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From Craft to Crap to Craft again.

Posted on 02/02/2011 by ahousewifeintraining

Dixie and I had a snow day yesterday which gave me the perfect opportunity to cross one of my “must do before the baby arrives” projects off my list. My craft station had become my crap station. A place to … Continue reading →

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Making the bed

Posted on 06/08/2010 by ahousewifeintraining

Does anyone love “Before and After” pictures as much as I do? I also get really mad at myself if I start a project and forget to take a before picture. I’m not going to lie sometimes I cook up … Continue reading →

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She’s Crafty

Posted on 05/18/2010 by ahousewifeintraining

Watch out people, I’ve been getting crafty! Wallpaper, fabric glue, spray paint. The fun just never ends around here folks. First, I channeled my mom circa 1986 and wallpapered! Before you judge {and you wouldn’t judge if you read Elle … Continue reading →

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Your Secret is Safe with Me

Posted on 09/15/2009 by ahousewifeintraining

My friend Shelly is the ultimate Housewife in Training right now. She recently gave birth to this handsome little dude… Mind you that pic was taken when he was two weeks old. He is now like 4 months old so … Continue reading →

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