A few weeks back, Jodi and I attended a lunch with our fellow bloggers from the Canadian Design and Lifestyle Bloggers West group that we are part of. After a great lunch and great conversation it became clear that I possessed something that could be of value to some of the members of the group. So …
Technique
Follow up: Photography for Home Bloggers (and just about everyone else) Part II
We received a few great questions from the first Q&A post on photography and wanted to share them in their own post. Due to the technical nature of the questions and answers it just didn't seem right to leave them there as the worlds longest comment. The questions pertain to the main camera …
Lovely Lemon Buttercream Cake!
There really isn't anything more satisfying than cake is there? Cake, and coffee after a good meal... need I say any more? Lemon flavors are really popular in our house, especially with my husband Darryl! The one way to his heart is through CAKE! I have to admit. I love, love, love cake. I mean …
Simply Smelling….
I was asked by one of my readers what to do with her smelly new antique desk that she just painted for her Daughters room. This is what she asked. Hi Jodi, I was wondering if you had any ideas how to get rid of reclaimed furniture? I recently purchased a 1940's fold top desk for my girl's room. I …
Painted Ikea Leksvik Bookcase – Who knew?
I acquired this Leksvik bookcase from my brother-in-law, he was about to take it to the thrift store. It's really not that pretty in its natural state, actually kind of bland for my tastes. Obviously for him as well. With a little hard work I knew it could be good as new (well hopefully better than …