If you love cool shots of animals and free stuff, today’s post is for you 🙂 I love free stock photos and think they are definitely an untapped resource when it comes to affordable art for your home. I know you’re probably thinking, “but stock photos are terrible!” Yes, many of them are. But there are …
DIY Felt Cat Toys & My Petcube Camera Review! Looking for a last-minute gift for the cat or pet lover in your life? Look no further, because I’ve got two great options for you! Whether you want to go the handmade route or you want to just throw some money at that problem, you’ll be …
My Make It Take It DIY Workshop! How was your weekend? Mine was amazing! I held my Make It Take It DIY Workshop at the 2016 Washington, D.C. Capital Home Show. My first…and it was a fantastic experience! Here I am cheesing it up by the sign… We made custom-painted doormats at my workshop. I …
Blog Photography: What Gear Do You Really Need? Hey bloggers! I bet you’ve seen a million posts about blog photography. Well make that 1,000,001, because I’m throwing another one at you. Except I’m not going to tell you to run out and drop thousands on a professional DSLR camera because you probably don’t need one …
We recently had the opportunity to check out Second Chance in Baltimore, MD. It’s a huge 200,000 square foot warehouse full of salvaged finds—well worth the trip! Second Chance is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that deconstructs buildings and homes, salvaging material and selling it to the public. Their motto is “providing people, materials, and the environment with a …
HAPPY NEW YEAR!! With 2015 winding down, I thought I should take a look back at my first year blogging. I’d like to continue growing my blog in 2016, and part of the growth process is looking back on the progress I’ve made, as well as evaluating what’s working and what’s not. If you’re thinking …
Wondering how to take styled overhead images for your blog or social media profiles? Here’s how to get gorgeous results with minimal gear! Take your photography to the next level by learning a few simple lighting tricks. How to take styled overhead images If you’re at all involved in the blogging world, you’ve probably heard …
You’ve probably heard of Habitat for Humanity, but have you heard of Habitat for Humanity ReStore? I hadn’t until last year, when my dad told me about a ReStore in downtown Frederick, MD. ReStores are nonprofit home improvement and household goods stores that sell gently used items like furniture, building materials, and appliances. Since ReStores …
