how to fold a fitted sheet and store your linens with ease

Okay, does folding a fitted sheet drive you as insane as it does me?!? Then please watch this video of the Martha Stewart show in which she gives us the real how to on this subject once and for all. … Continue reading

kitchen bureau turned baby bureau, DIY nursery

baby bureau- amy+mayd

I am a fan of restoring old furniture and reusing it, so when I was pregnant with my daughter I went hunting for the perfect piece of furniture to add a little vintage style to her room. I found this … Continue reading

meal plans for the whole week

What’s for dinner? A nagging question for most of us at some point during the day. How would you like to have a simplified week of meal plans and a grocery shopping that actually makes cooking fun? If you are … Continue reading

what to do with scraps of fabric

Do you have scraps of fabric laying around from sewing projects? I have tons of it and it is not something I am willing to just toss because I always feel that option is nothing but wasteful; plus I love … Continue reading

happy Easter everyone!

Easter Sunday is one of my favorite days and the weather is supposed to be great where I am today so I am excited! I researched a couple of cute Easter table ideas for a little inspiration just in case … Continue reading

simple shutters add serious charm

I picked up six vintage shutters and two really cool vintage windows at a market a few weeks ago and I am so excited about how many different ideas I have come up with just looking at them! Right now, … Continue reading

how to repurpose furniture with broken glass

So what can you do if a cabinet you love has a door with a broken piece of glass? Or what happens if you find a piece of furniture you love but the glass is not up to par? I … Continue reading

how a tray can simplify your life

A tray is a great addition to almost any tabletop. It adds instant storage and dynamic to an otherwise flat tabletop. You can use a simple tray, like one of these, to not only serve food in the traditional sense … Continue reading

how to artfully arrange a book shelf

A common misconception is that book cases and shelves are intended only for books. Most of us like reading, or at least looking at pictures, but most people do not have a full on library in their home and often … Continue reading

elevate your kitchen decor…

Here is a simple design idea that occurred to me today when I was putting away some of my sister’s cool, handmade cake stands. I realized cake stands shouldn’t be reserved just for parties; you can easily use a cake … Continue reading