
Category Archives: greatest hits : sneak peek
DIY chalkboard
{subtitle: and painting diagonal stripes on a frame.} Big surprise. I went with diagonal stripes. On a frame. I can’t … read more
fab 5 sign : DIY
So today I thought I’d share one of my new fave items in our home. One of the elements I … read more
how to make a gigantic polaroid frame
It was really fun to I share our living room with all of you last week. A few of you were … read more
how to build shelving from reclaimed wood
As promised, we’re finally getting around to a few of these how-to’s for some of the spaces that we recently … read more
how to build a loft
Hello all! Our post today, on how to build a fun filled loft for your little ones, is brought to … read more
DIY pendant light
The other day, I was walking with the offspring through lowes, and I totally saw this. I said to myself, … read more
DIY : a patchwork lumbar pillow
Hey guys! We’ve received so many emails about this original post {a little confusion regarding fabrics, and the location of … read more
musings of an impatient craigslist peruser
Subtitle: Why craigslist is a lot like false labor. And dating. Recently, I had a meltdown post on Facebook that looked … read more
DIY : a handmade patchwork lumbar pillow
updated: see the entire post, with tutorial + fabric sources, here! via I’ve really been loving all these dramatic, … read more
handmade driftwood star
In our last post, I mentioned that we spent memorial day weekend, here. Knowing I just might be able to … read more
how to make a vintage chevron sign
This weekend, a dear friend of mine had a baby shower for her second {surprise!} little girl coming their way … read more
abacus-inspired family command center
Alternate title: random thingy we made that has no real name because it’s a hybrid-mixed-mutt calendar. But that’s how we … read more
a handmade mother’s day gift
I decided this year, for mother’s day, to do something a little different. My sister in law had a little … read more
room giveaway 3: erin’s living room
Happy Monday, everyone! Today, we’re wrapping up our third, and final winner from our big room redo giveaway we had … read more
room giveaway 2: christina’s living room
If you’ve checked in on us this week, you’ve probably realized that this was the week for room giveaway updates. … read more
building a vintage-esque crate
remember this post, from a few weeks ago when I was going to build a crate for lil man and … read more
how to build a restoration hardware coffee table
Recently, I received a few questions about our coffee table. They went a lil something like this: “Please tell me about … read more
regina the rabbit + lulu the lamb : handmade easter treats
A few easters ago, the easter bunny decided to try his hand at a few creations for my little ones. … read more
how to paint your kitchen cabinets + back them in bead board. and not die.
Once I posted on the kitchen this week, I got quite a few questions from some of you. I figured … read more
the kitchen. is finally. done.
Once upon a time, {circa 4.5 years ago, to be precise} we, the mills family, all three of us, moved … read more
pillopalooza! : how to make a patchwork pillow
I’m super excited about the first installment in a new little series with the fabulous Layla of The Lettered Cottage. … read more
I’m too sexy for my laundry
I struggle with balance. Don’t we all? And if you’re anything like me…well, you hate the laundry. And if I … read more














































