Transforming prisons, transforming futures

It’s also our play room, our toy room, and our family room.

Instead of using a wreath form that needs to be hidden, I just used this old grapevine wreath that I reuse over and over again for everything.It adds to the whole woodsy natural look, rather than taking away from it..

Transforming prisons, transforming futures

I just tucked in some bits of cedar and pine from around the yard.No tying, gluing or pinning needed..The little red ribbons are purely for cuteness.. I’m so glad I clued into this little trick!.

Transforming prisons, transforming futures

So if you’re feeling crafty this year and think you want to make yourself a wreath out of fresh greenery, save yourself the headache and the 45-minutes of trying to turn your pine oval into a wreath, and take the easy (and pretty) way out!Just as promised, here’s yet another progress report on the front hall!.We got a new light!

Transforming prisons, transforming futures

Of course, you can hardly see it in these pictures, but I just want you to know that it’s not for a lack of trying!.

We got it from The Home Depot down the street and Chris just installed it the other day.. I’ve been stalking light fixtures all over the place ever since and planning out all the new lights we “need” for every other room.Well, I need to let you in on a little secret: Not everyone’s DIY carpentry skills are as amazing as they look.

In fact, no one’s are!Everyone has time s where there are gaps, cracks, and nail holes to fill, usually on every single project!

There’s a quick and easy way to make things turn out amazingly perfect in the end though and I’m over at the.GE Silicone Caulk DIY Center.