Charlie The Cavalier : January 2013

Thankful Thursday- Thank You Note

In many posts I talk about thanking others. This week I wish share with you a thank you I received from a book reader named Nikki. I really enjoy blogging and writing. But getting messages likes this keeps me going. Thank you Nikki!

"Really enjoyed reading your first few tips for first time moms! Just started my last trimester and starting to get anxious, nervous and excited! My sister in law sent me this link and I love your tips, charts, advice!! Thanks so much! I will have to get ahold of the rest!! (Nikki)! First time mommy!!:)"

About Lisa Rusczyk
Lisa is the creator of the blog Charlie-The-Cavalier and His Friends, Family, and Home. She is also the author of 50 Things to Know Before Having a Baby.. Send Lisa Rusczyk and email at lbrennec@gmail.com.

Wordless Wednesday

7 Tips to Update Your House

1. Paint

Paint an old desk and add new handles.

2. Tiles in Bathroom

Add tiles squares around bath tub to update old tile.

3. Tiles in Kitchen

Add a focal point behind the stove and under the microwave.

4. Tiles Around Fireplace

Paint fireplace and add updated tile in the surround.

5. Pottery

Add pottery to open window cabinet. This cabinet has been purchased over the years at a college sale.

6. New Hardware

Add new hardware for an update. To update your furniture add updated handles. Bring your old handle with you to the store to make sure you get the same hole size.

7. Paint

Paint on your walls instead of adding art.

Free Instant Collage

If you have not noticed, I have been updating some of the images on the website, for example in the decorating before and after. I have been doing this with pic monkey photo editor. The free program allows you to collage and edit images for free. I thought I would share this with you. Happy free editing!

Note from my friend from the Oracular Beard

My family goes to a church in a coffee shop. We recently wanted to buy the building in stead of renting and it happened. Read more about it here from my friend from The Oracular Beard.

The Oracular Beard: Christmas 209: Okay, Christmas is over, but definitely something you can celebrate all year long, right? Read this poem at church Christmas Eve bec...

Mail Box Makeover

Before: This is what we got when we purchased the house. The mail box did not even have a flag.

After: We purchased a new mail box ($12), painted the pole white ($4), and got house numbers ($2 each) on both sides of the pole. Then added some flowers and mulch. It probably only took 15 minutes! It to more time to shop for what I wanted!