We Interrupt this Blogcast for a Special Announcement – YHL In Print!
So, you know those crazy kids, John and Sherry, whom I talk about IRL all the time as if I actually knew them and we were BFFs? (No, I don’t actually know them, no we aren’t actually friends… but MAN...
View ArticleBefore Hurricane Sandy Takes all the Leaves – a Fall Wreath
So it’s the last week in October. I’d say it’s high time we swap out our summer wreath for a fall one, huh? Why had I put it off so long? Ohhh just a little fear of crafter’s chaos. I’m sure you’ve...
View ArticleDoes This Make Me a YHLover?
I can’t help it. The idea of standing for hours in the DC cold and experiencing the bonding that occurs through that time you share with your line neighbors is just too appealing to pass up. (Or...
View ArticleI Hope They’ll Covet This Wine Cork Trivet
In Honor of the Dare to DIY Challenge levied by Decor and the Dog with Maybe Matilda, NewlyWoodwards, and Two Twenty One, I spent the weekend finally getting on a few projects that are a bit more...
View ArticleA Little Woodworking JOY
While on one of her near-daily trips to Target, Beth sent me this: Oh boy. Here goes. So this project seemed to require a thicker block of wood than anything I had laying around. A fortuitous trip to...
View ArticleStyled Containment of Dresser Clutter
For the longest time I have been on the hunt for one thing. A tray. I know, I know, I have a ZILLION trays, what do I need another one for? Oh look, a Christmas tray! Oh hey, a yellow tray! I get it,...
View ArticleHey girl. March 2013 in Review
March has largely been marked by climate griping and Ikea adventures. We’re seriously going to turn into Swedish Meatballs if we’re not careful. Here’s a couple of funny Hey Girls that were from our...
View ArticleNew Dishes!
A few weeks ago, my parents came for their first visit to Pittsburgh. Bill got to play tour guide, and we enjoyed their company and had a nice dinner at the apartment…. over the live news feed of the...
View ArticleA Little Bedroom Evolution
So today I was reading through one of my favorite blogs, Sew Woodsy, about their hysterical search for ticks, and the crash of their headboard. (Seriously, stop over and give it a read. Too funny!)...
View ArticleIkea Inspired Coat Cubby – The Reveal!
So, I teased about this project back in June. At this point, we’re running out of July. Let’s get this thing done and show you guys how awesome it came out! Yesterday I shared with you the process...
View ArticleLife Hack – Fixing a Dash Mount
This isn’t so much a DIY as it was a simple life hack I did recently. When doing long highway drives, I often use a radar detector for a little extra help. Trouble is, the bracket that mounts it to...
View ArticleDresser Details
So we already covered how I found a sweet old dresser on Craigslist and adopted it. I gave her a little TLC, paint, and glue to bring her back to her glory. Then I started to show you how I moved into...
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