The original idea was to add drawers, but that seemed like too much work so I added faces with hinges instead. I should have used two hinges per door, but I didn't realized how much play was in the hinges until they were installed. I also should have used my HVLP paint … [Read more...] about Finished the Ikea Hack
New Vintage Store
We found a new vintage store and dropped in on a whim. For once it was me who couldn't walk away and we bought these two items. The stereo is very cool as it has a turntable, am, fm, auxiliary in and out jacks. The turntable needs some work and I found a … [Read more...] about New Vintage Store
Snowshoeing the Jim Creek Trail
We rented snowshoes 3 years ago and thought, "We should just buy a couple pairs to save some money" and never went again. A friend organized a trip and we headed out to the Jim Creek Trail (http://colorado-lifestyle.blogspot.com/2010/01/jim-creek-snowshoe.html) to give it another … [Read more...] about Snowshoeing the Jim Creek Trail
Ikea Hack
I built this before I knew that Ikea Hacks even existed and that there was a website devoted to them. We needed a better system for the front entrance and purchased the last coat rack that Ikea sold that would fit. It's now discontinued. It was a little awkward … [Read more...] about Ikea Hack
Lina’s First Quilt
Wow I can hardly believe I finished the quilt I started over a year ago! It seems like it was just yesterday that I started the quilt with Lynne, my fabulous mom-in-law. I couldn't have done anything without all of her help and guidance. It is a memory quilt made of my old … [Read more...] about Lina’s First Quilt