House Tour: Kitchen July 29, 2010 Our House Things are slowly coming together here at Casa Evans and I thought I'd share some updated photos of the kitchen. Things haven't changed in there too much, but I did move the paper towels off the counter (kind...
Stick A Cork In It July 29, 2010 Cool Finds Ever since my brother started working at The Biltmore Estate in the Winery, I've been begging for corks. I mean, I basically have an unlimited supply of this uber coveted craft material. So when he came home...
Sneak Peek July 28, 2010 Knitting 1 Comment I'm going to give you a sneak peek at my new fall knitwear line, complete with handmade tags! I'm making everything from neckwarmers (cowls) and handwarmers to coffee cozies. I'm taking custom orders as...
A Dressing Bench July 28, 2010 DIY, Thrift Store Finds 4 Comments I picked up this sad creature a few weeks ago and finally got a chance to transform it. This sad excuse for a bench was covered in cobwebs and about an inch of filth. But nothing would stop me from realizing...
Wall of Fame July 27, 2010 DIY, Home Decor, Our House, Thrift Store Finds, Tutorials 4 Comments As our bedroom makeover continues (read more here), I am slowly incorporating new projects into the room. I've been working on a sort of gallery wall for above the bed which will feature some monogram art and...
His and Hers July 27, 2010 Knitting No, not bath towels...handwarmers! In a not so veiled attempt to bring on fall, I've started knitting...
Living Room Progress July 26, 2010 Our House, Thrift Store Finds 2 Comments We've accomplished a few things in the living room that have already made a HUGE difference! Let's go back to where it started. Our lackluster style combined with not enough seating created a room that...
Ode To A Recliner July 26, 2010 Our House 1 Comment As a part of our living room makeover, we had to find a new home for our recliner. I'm happy to report that a new mom saw our ad on Craigslist and took it home last week. It will be perfect to rock her son...
Tutorial: Toilet Paper Roll Wall Art July 23, 2010 DIY, Eco Friendly Projects, Home Decor, Tutorials 6 Comments I saw this over at Design*Sponge, and totally loved it! Who would have thought that such a mundane object could turn into a piece of original wall art! First, gather your tools. I spent a few weeks gathering...
Newspaper Gift Bags July 22, 2010 Eco Friendly Projects, Inspiration I saw this great little tutorial over on How About Orange and thought I'd share. How about reusing those newspaper by making some gift bags? What a unique way to be a little greener AND give a...