Free Gallon of Paint from Pittsburgh Paints

One weekend while Paul was away, I got the idea in my head that I wanted to change the bedroom. I was tired of white walls. He came home to a room with all four walls painted 49er red. I’d taken his 49er jacket down and had the paint matched. He loved it. It has remained red, even though I’m ready for a change. Paint is one of the most inexpensive ways to change up a room. What a difference it makes when a wall’s been freshly painted. Sometimes I do it even more cheaply. My kitchen is a lovely … Continue reading

Wrought Iron Potrack – $17 including shipping

My very thoughtful brother got me a potrack a few years back for Christmas. We hung it about 7’ above the center of my tiny kitchen. I’m tall, so it’s a perfect height to keep things out of the way, yet still accessible. Only a few of my guests have hit their heads on the spaghetti pot, and most only once. It’s been a great gift. I can’t believe how many pots and pans fit on it, freeing up valuable cabinet space. It’s pretty, so the few time it’s even noticed, it’s in a complimentary way. Did you ever notice … Continue reading