When Your Dog Is Dying

The sudden death of Sweet Missy has rattled me like no other pet passing. She was MY girl. We had a soulful connection. She wasn't just a dog, she was a full member of our family. I wrote this post the day before her last day.

Dog Food Taste Test

I tested Bil-Jac, Rachel Ray and Beneful dry dog foods and the winner is....

Expectations of Designers and Home Decor

Thank you HGTV for showing us how to have perfectly designed homes on a budget, a renovation done in a weekend and how homes should be staged. Even though Bob Villa and Norm Abram (This Old House) showed us remodeling decades ago, it was Paige Davis who made us stay in on Saturday nights to watch Trading Spaces. I wonder what she's doing now....

Girls Bedrooms

Get creative decorating ideas from these girl's bedroom designs!

Notice the white picket fence on the wall.....

by Tuba Yavuzer 

Birchbox Wall Decor

Here's a fab tutorial on converting a Birchbox box to a super cute canvas! Lianne at A Content Housewife blog created this DIY project for a nursery. 

She started with the boxes from Birchbox or you could use any shoe box type box. Click on the link to find out what Birchbox is....

Kids Bedding Deals 9/18

Super cute kids bedding deals for toddlers & kids from Totsy & Olive Kids....

Blanket & carrying case for $5. And here's a froggy chandelier to match.

They also have a monkey and a pink kitty.   

(keep reading, there's a surprise at the end of the post!)

Vintage Big Girl's Nursery Room

 From baby girl nursery to big girl bedroom.... a perfect transition room!

Brooke at Design Stash (love her blog name!) updated her 
daughter's room with subtle changes.... 

Boys Bedroom & Nursery Accessories

Lots of busy moms lately! Here is a collection of DIY projects for boys
(or girls!) bedrooms and nurseries.

Transportation quilt......

by A Girl And A Glue Gun

Click above to head over to Kimbo's site for a great tutorial on how to make this. Next, we have

Wall Decor Deals 9/14

Cute decorating ideas for kids bedrooms, playrooms & baths from 
ADzif. $22-37. At Fab.com!

Playroom Accessories Deals 9/12

Get these super cute deals from Fab.com! 
All are $18.50 except the ladybug target below which is $15.50 by Etna.