Well, the count down to Valentine’s Day is on! In the next few days I have several tablescapes to share with you. I love seasonal decorating. Actually, I love any form of decorating, especially when my children are involved.This past weekend was the DHS Sweetheart Dance. The kids went to dinner before the dance. Several other…
Author: The Whole 9 Yards
Necktie Converted into a Bow Tie
Good afternoon! Today I have a little different before-and-after to share with you. A Necktie Converted into a Bow Tie. As the mom of two boys I realized years ago that to be a great “Boy Mom” there were several things I needed to do. I made a mental checklist that keeps growing as time goes…
Christmas Ornaments – Reinventing Your Old Ornaments
People often ask me how to take their old Christmas ornaments and re-invent them… So today I wanted to share one last Christmas decorating tip with you guys! This is a simple way to take ornaments that you already have and re-invent them for a designer look! Check our some of the finished ornament clusters…
How To Decorate Your Christmas Tree!
Ever wonder how to decorate your Christmas tree to get that designer look? Good evening! I hope everyone has brushed up on their bow making skills, because after this next video you are going to need them. Ha! It’s time to take those bows to the tree! In this video I’ll show you how I…
How to Tie a Bow – Christmas Bow Tutorial Video!
In this video I will show you how to tie a bow like a professional! I hope everyone is having a wonderful Christmas season so far. Here is the first of several videos to help make your Christmas beautiful. I often have people ask me to teach them to tie a bow for their tree….
It’s Starting to Look a Lot Like Christmas! Time for Christmas Decorations!
It is time to break out those Christmas decorations folks… It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas everywhere I go… If you happen to run into me this time of year, normally you might see me sparkling from about a half a mile away! Yes, I am happy and smiling, but the sparkle I…
Mirror Frame Refinishing Tutorial Video!
Looking for a simple Frame Refinishing technique? My first tutorial video is about how easy frame refinishing can be! In this video I will show you how I took an old out of style gold mirror frame and gave it a new stylish look. This technique is much easier to DIY than you would think….
My Sun Room Remodel Project…
Here is the story of my sun room remodel project. I was excited about the sun-room from the moment I walked in. I love the windows that surround the room and the vaulted ceiling! ( I looked past the fact there were white faux wood panels on the ceiling because I knew I wouldn’t leave…
My Living Room Remodel…
My first project after moving in was the living room remodel…. The walls were a linen white when we moved in. The soft linen color worked with everything. I started with the chocolate sofa and worked from there. The Top Pinch pleated window treatments are a winter white linen fabric with a patterned burlap band…
Home Sweet Home… My Home Remodeling Story
Hello, My name is Leanna Patton and this is my home remodeling story. For those of you that know me and my family, you know that we have moved a lot! In addition to our day jobs we have built, sold and remodeled many times over the past twenty three years. We have moved over…