Restoration Hardware Chalkboard Knockoff

For a couple of years I have had a tear out of this chalkboard from Restoration Hardware.  My inner 'frugalista' would not allow me to spend $499 on a chalkboard.  But I knew that I could build one on my own.  So finally this week, I bit the bullet and decided to do  it.  And she is glorious!  I still consider myself an amateur woodworker, so it is not perfect.  But...

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Bringing the Fall Indoors

 Every year I look forward the watching the leaves change colors in the fall, so that I can bring some clippings inside.  I love the warm colors that signal that fall is here.  We actually had some freezing temps here last week, but my trees had not turned yet.  This week we are back in 70 degree weather and my 'October Glory' maples have finally begun to change!  I...

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Fall in the Kitchen

I got the chance to attend the Casual and Chic Entertaining workshop hosted by Ikea this weekend.  Stylist Annette Joseph was the speaker and she did not disappoint.  I was excited to attend for two reasons.  One, I am always hesitant to host parties for some reason.  I always feel like I can't pull it off.  Secondly, it was chance to meet Annette Joseph, who is a styling...

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