Category Archives: Home Sweet Home

busy around the house, part 2: living room

Posted on Friday, May 21, 2010 by Creative Kismet

I forget how easy it is to make pillows, even with zippers, and I wonder way it took me so long and why I dreaded it so much. We bought our sofa in 2001. It came with the most awful … Continue reading →

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busy around the house, part 1: bathroom fix-up

Posted on Wednesday, May 19, 2010 by Creative Kismet

My hubby & I have been working on our house. I’ve been having friends over more and we thought it time to finish the main bathroom. It was very pink when we moved in 3 years ago.  We pulled out … Continue reading →

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sunshine

Posted on Thursday, May 13, 2010 by Creative Kismet

My city is heavily influenced by vibrant Mexican color. It is not unusual so see brightly colored trim and doors on houses or interesting metal sculptures, murals or tile work. I love seeing splashes of color through out town, so … Continue reading →

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painted bird bath

Posted on Monday, April 19, 2010 by Creative Kismet

When we moved in this house, almost 3 years ago, there was an old bird bath in the yard. Concrete, painted white with a squirrel, it’s not something I would have picked out, but we would clean it and put … Continue reading →

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chalk board pantry door

Posted on Friday, April 16, 2010 by Creative Kismet

I decided to paint our pantry door with chalk board paint.  The hubby was skeptical, but he’s learned to trust my home decor ideas. I used chalk board paint to cover our very old and shabby white door. I think … Continue reading →

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inspired

Posted on Wednesday, October 7, 2009 by Creative Kismet

Have I mentioned how I much I love Marissa’s In the Fishbowl e-course? Well, I really do love it.  She has brought up some really tough (for me)questions about why I do what I do, why do I love it, … Continue reading →

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A little reminder

Posted on Thursday, August 27, 2009 by Creative Kismet

I made this to hang right by the door, just under the keys to help us remember our fabric grocery bags.  For a long time we were doing so well, but we’ve forgotten a few too many times in the … Continue reading →

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Curtains for my craft room

Posted on Thursday, August 6, 2009 by Creative Kismet

My craft room is the hottest room in the summer and the coldest in the winter.  I thought maybe if I could finally put curtains up, it might help keep the morning sun from warming it up so quickly. One … Continue reading →

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new recovered lamp shade

Posted on Thursday, July 2, 2009 by Creative Kismet

I found this old lamp shade at the thrift store for a whole 1 dollar.   Perfect for a lampshade recovering project ~ great size and lines too.  The fabric I bought ages ago and had just enough to try this … Continue reading →

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Holiday Garland # 1

Posted on Friday, December 12, 2008 by Creative Kismet

I saw these very cool origami stars on Zen Crafting via crafty crow (Have I mentioned how much I love Crafty Crow?  Awesome website, and the kids love it too).  Anyway, not only did I happen to have the exact … Continue reading →

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