Latest Blog Posts for My Greenbrae Cottage

• on Feb 12, 2014
  Valentine’s Day Friendship Bracelets Hi Friends! Wow, long time no see, huh? I have had so many requests for me to start blogging again, and for that I am truly thankful! You are too sweet. Well, I can’t promise that, but here...
• Dining Table refinish with Annie Sloan
  on Sep 4, 2012 in refinishing home projects kitchen painting furniture
  Have you ever seen that commercial for Staples that ran in August and September a couple years ago, "It's the most wonderful time of the year..." with the kids going back to school and mom suddenly left with all this free time on her hands?  Wel...
• No Waste Cut-Out Sandwiches
  on Feb 14, 2012 in valentine's day kids recipes
  Happy Valentine’s Day!! For my kids’ lunches today I really wanted to make heart cut-out sandwiches.  I’ve never made cut-out sammies before because of the waste factor.  I didn’t want to just toss the extra bread and didn’t know what to...
• Melted Crayon Valentine Hearts
  on Feb 3, 2012 in wreaths valentine's day crafts crafts with kids mantel
  Hi Friends! It’s hard to believe we are already into February. All of my kids are talking about Valentine’s Day at school so I surprised them the other day with a fun Valentine’s Day craft at home…a sneaky way for me to get more fun Valentin...
• So, how did I score?
  on Jan 29, 2012 in master bedroom home projects kitchen master bath remodel painting
  Hi there Friends!  Gung Hay Fat Choy! With it being the Chinese New Year and all, I figured it would be a good time to revisit my House Goals from 2011 and see how I scored. And then, of course, set some new house goals for 2012!  Ok, ok, give me a...
• Driftwood Mirror
  on Jan 21, 2012 in valentine's day crafts mantel
  Oh hello there! Thanks for stopping by! Long time, no see.  Last summer my kids and I gathered a garbage bag full of driftwood from the beaches of Oregon. I wasn’t quite sure how I’d use it, but I had plenty of ideas: driftwood star like Potter...
• What to do with a narrow window
  on Nov 2, 2011 in master bedroom home projects restoration hardware
  Hi Friends! Happy November! With only 2 months left of 2011, I figured I’d better see how I’m doing on my House Goals for 2011!  I’m proud to share: I checked one off today!! Goal #11: Do something about those shutters in the master bedroom...
• Word Art
  on Sep 20, 2011 in home projects crafts decorations
  Hi Friends! I am increasing intrigued & inspired by some of the wonderful word art I have been seeing around.  There are so many many wonderful ideas all over the internet, but I  came across this one locally last week.  I love it as a whole a...
• Spray Painting an Armoire Dresser
  on Sep 14, 2011 in refinishing painting furniture
  Hi Fabulous Friends! Last year I picked up this great armoire/dresser off Freecycle and it cluttered sat in my garage for quite some time.  Then a few weeks ago my brother moved into a new place and was in need of some more clothes storage.  Enter:...
• A {nother} Fall Wreath
  on Sep 12, 2011 in crafts Fall thanksgiving
  Hi Y’all! Happy {almost} Fall! Ok, that was so cheesy I couldn’t resist! But seriously, there’s a crisp breeze in the air today, telling us fall is near.  I LOVE it!!! As promised, I made another fall wreath for my front door. Do you recall t...

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