I must admit, I was beginning to hardly notice my half painted walls. It started to feel like it was the intended design…… it was meant to be. I mean, it’s only been a year since I picked up the paint brush and painted my first stroke, promising to get it down in a few…
Happy New Year! Well the readers have spoken. The votes are in. And based on what you enjoyed reading in 2013 at Top This Top That, here are your favorite posts from the year. Best room switch……. Breakfast Room Best Painting Risk of the Year…….. here Favorite Burlap Project ……. Burlap Trees Best Place to take a nap…
I interrupt the slew of holiday decor ,cookie recipes and ornament tutorials today, to bring you something that is just as important……once the season is over. But don’t worry, Holiday frenzy will return to normal tomorrow. See, I am thinking ahead for you as January seems to be when we all create those lists that include organizing something in…
One of the prettiest wreaths out there is a boxwood wreath. What’s even better, is when you can make the boxwood wreath yourself using boxwood clippings from the yard. Which means, easy to make and practically free. Today, I am going to share a few simple steps on how you can make your own DIY Boxwood…
Here’s the reality of my life and specifically of my laundry situation…I need all the help I can get. I am not necessarily talking about putting the laundry in the washer machine and promptly moving it into the dryer, which of course would be super nice of you if you are offering, since there’s a…
If I counted up the amount of money that I spent from not being resourceful and doing it myself…..I would probably have enough money to feed the world…. and then some.Today I want to save you money and talk about customized pillows for a fraction of the cost. Customized Pillows for a fraction of the…
Okay, full disclosure here about me giving you tips on how to create a Vignette. I do not have a masters, PH.D or bachelors degree in Vignette Designs……. I am though, fully capable of creating beautiful spaces in my home that I love. I don’t always ( well….. never) use the word Vignette in my…
Welcome November…… All of us ‘ hot cocoa drinking snugglers’ have been waiting for you! So tell me, did you survive Halloween without major sugar rushes and newly formed cavities? The thrill of candy seems to last just a day in our house, then it’s pretty much forgotten about….until mom eats the last snicker bar….
Okay….Can I get a collective Yummmmmm And even if you are not a big fan of Candy Apples, you have to admit…..they sure do look good and they are so easy to make. I think the best part about making candy apples is how creative you can be with the toppings. From sprinkles to nuts…
Not only do I have an amazing husband, but I also have a great farmhouse table that has recently made it’s way from my husbands office back down to the breakfast area . I am such a lucky gal in more ways then one and today I want to share the best farmhouse table and love story with you….
Today I wanted to tell you about something that’s happened in my bedroom after 12 years. Oh come on….nothing like that. Top This Top That is after all, a blog appropriate for the whole family. I got new lamps. Aren’t they pretty. Yup,…
It’s starting to look very fallish around here. The first festivals started over the weekend, there is a bit more chill in the air at night, and pumpkins…..real and burlap, sit at my front door to greet you…..yet still no color on the trees. But like a lot of things that seem to race right…