My Creative Blog [06/21/16

  • Rape condom

    The South African doctor, Sonnet Ehlers has invented a condom that feels like a knife when penetrating. It is supposed to 'prevent' rapes. Or at least make the rapist come to a hospital afterwards, which will make it easier to arrest him. The condom can only be removed by a doctor.I can understand the idea. But somehow it doesn't …

  • First Peony Clippings

    I clipped the first peonies from our garden the other day. The blossoms are much bigger than last year as I had just planted them last spring. This variety is called 'Shirley Temple'. I love the fluffy white softness of the white petals.I put the little bouquet on my night stand. …

  • painting built-ins...

    Elle DecorElle DecorAtlanta Homes Magazine via GreigeI hope you all will indulge me in a post for a friend of mine. She asked me over the weekend about painting her built-in bookcases in her living area. Should she paint them the same color as the walls (SW Pearl Gray ) or paint them white, as with the rest of the room's trim work…

  • Kid-Friendly Design: A Gallery Wall With Staples Engineer Prints

    Believe it or not, my kids are pretty rough on our house… We're pretty laid back parents and our kids do a lot of ball playing, wrestling, and just being kids in our house. I love this pic that Salvatori Photography took for us- this is SO our life!The one problem I was having was that they kept breaking everything on my family ro…

  • A Day in the Life of a DIYer… {and Table Update}

    We do a lot of projects… perhaps more than my wonderful husband would like to do… Some times I feel like this is my life…Ok, don't judge me here, but I'm going to show you what state my garage was in about a week ago…Two small tables about to be made into one BIG table, a million dining room chairs, exercise equipment for bootcam…

  • Target Dollar Bin Mantel

    We're really psyched about guest posting today on I am Momma Hear Me Roar today! I made some really cute floormats and shared the details over there. Head on over and say hi from East Coast Creative! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I bet you…

  1. Who Wore It Better? Wendy of Course!
  2. Get the Look [The Military Inspired Blazer]
  3. This is Then That was Now [Patchwork!]
  4. Even Rihanna Can't resist Vintage Chanel
  5. An amazing glimpse of one of the greatest of the designers [Jeanne Lanvin]
  6. Cream & Tarnished
  7. My Scattered Creating Morning
  8. Hawaii Day 1
  9. Junkin' Day
  10. Sweet Romantic Clothes