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Envelope Throw Pillow Cases
We recently purchased a new area rug, swapped out curtains and painted so now my old red throw pillows did not match at all. Rather than spending $60 on four new ones, I decided to spend $20 on fabric and make my own covers that can be slipped off and thrown in the...
Cost and Materials for DIY Faux Butcherblock Kitchen Countertops
Here is a before and after photo of the kitchen counter remodel project. Below is a materials list and the final cost for our project. Now that our butcherblock countertop project has come to a close, I went back and worked up a materials and cost list for anyone...
Faux Butcherblock Countertops – Part 4
Materials & Costs | Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3Much of the weekend was spent staining, waiting for stain to dry, polyurethane, waiting for polyurethane to dry...but we have completed the counter remodel job and it looks fantastic!We picked up from Part 3 with fitting...
Faux Butcherblock Countertops – Part 3
Materials & Costs | Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 4 As I wait for stain coats to dry I figured I'd write up Part 3 of our kitchen counter remodel adventure. Part 4 will be the final post with final photos, which should be done sometime this weekend! So yesterday we...
Faux Butcherblock Countertops – Part 2
Materials & Costs | Part 1 | Part 3 | Part 4 Day two of our kitchen counter remodel has fared well with good results! We picked up first thing this morning with sanding down the wood fill and the entire island to prep it for the stain. A belt sander makes this...
Faux Butcherblock Countertops – Part 1
Materials & Costs | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4 When we moved into our house over four years ago the kitchen countertops were in pretty good shape. While they looked nice, they were actually floor tiles. This was nice for aesthetics and clean up, however eventually...
Low Carb Cheese Quesadillas
I've been craving a quesadilla for a week or so now and remembered that I had low-carb wraps in the pantry and plenty of cheese...so I made some for lunch! Easy, fast and yummy! You can even add in meats, veggies and other condiments as you wish. Ingredients: 1/2 tbs...
Loaded Baked Pota-fauxs
One issue I have with low-carb eating is the urge for baked potatoes...well urge no more! This recipe Food.com, with my own modifications, and will stamp those urges to the ground and make your brain think you're eating a yummy, delicious, sinful baked potato with all...
Halloween 2014
Most everyone I know is aware that I absolutely LOVE Halloween. I love the weather, the scary movies, the costumes, the candy....all of it! Each year I decorate a little bit more and a little bit earlier, just so I can enjoy the decor myself. Since we live in BFE we...
