Even though I started my blog early this year, I effectively started blogging these last few months. Being a new in the blogland, I was pleasantly surprised when Angela at Life in Velvet nominated my blog for the Leibster award. I am kind of embarrased that I did not know what this award was about,Continue reading “BESA GM has been nominated for a Leibster award”
Author Archives: Besa
Magnolia Leaf Wreath
The time has come to change my fall home decor and get prepared for the coming holiday season. To get into the holiday spirit, I chose my front door as a starting point for the holiday decor. Last night I made this unique wreath reusing magnolia leaves from one of my previous projects. I loveContinue reading “Magnolia Leaf Wreath”
A Reupholstered Wingback Chair
After a successful completion of the painting project of an upholstered wingback chair I was ready to undertake another DYI challenge; reupholstering a wingback chair. I have never done a project involving upholstery/reupholstery so to me only the thought of undertaking such a project was kind of intimidating. However, the wingback chair for this projectContinue reading “A Reupholstered Wingback Chair”
Small Bathroom Remodel Idea
Several months have passed since we have remodeled our bathroom, and I am very happy with the outcome of the remodel. The bathroom project was the costliest part of the renovation of our old house; however, considering the transformation, I think that this remodel was worth every penny. For several years the house was aContinue reading “Small Bathroom Remodel Idea”
Tea Light Centerpiece
Tea lights, known as the most inexpensive candles, are incredibly beautiful when it comes to decorating tabletops and creating mood lighting and festive atmosphere at homes and celebratory areas. There are endless ways to use tea lights, which make them a very versatile decorating item. Being as inexpensive as they are, most of us tendContinue reading “Tea Light Centerpiece”
Fireplace Screen Mini Makeover
Even though there is no snow and the temperature has not gone below zero as yet, evening after evening we are cozying by and enjoying the fire of our open wood burning fireplace. As much as I was enjoying the coziness of the fire, I was pretty much disliking the dated and unattractive fireplace screenContinue reading “Fireplace Screen Mini Makeover”
Jack Daniel’s Bottle Hack
As I already mentioned I love everything pumpkin, but my fall favorite is the famous Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Late. I was a bit disappointed to find out that in fact this spicy, I mean pricy, late I have been consuming every season has zero pumpkin in it, so lately I started making my own pumpkinContinue reading “Jack Daniel’s Bottle Hack”
Mom’s Apple Squares
Growing up apples squares made by my mom were my fall favorite. I was not an apple fan back then, but if apples were part of any cake or pie I could eat them with pleasure. However, the apple cake or pie had to have a lot of cinnamon for me to enjoy it fully,Continue reading “Mom’s Apple Squares”
A Painted Wingback Chair
Ever since entering the world of blogland I have seen quite a few painted wing chairs and sofas from bloggers out there, and many of them are quite fantastic. While I was convinced that paint can fix and bring up to date almost everything, I was not sure whether the ordinary latex interior paint couldContinue reading “A Painted Wingback Chair”
Pom Pom-Edged Blanket
These past few days we are experiencing a nice rainless sunny wether, so I take every opportunity to spend the afternoons lounging on the sun at my backyard porch curled up with my favorite blanket. I have had two checked lambswool blankets for over 20 years, and even though throughout these years I bought otherContinue reading “Pom Pom-Edged Blanket”
Coffee Filter Wall Art
Few weeks ago I was reorganizing my pantry, and I came across to a huge bunch of white basket coffee filters. I remembered that those, quite while ago, were mistakenly purchased by my husband who “forgot” that our coffee machine “accepts” only the cone ones. It appears that I have never returned them or threwContinue reading “Coffee Filter Wall Art”
Pumpkin Decor Idea
Lately, the traditional jack-o’-lantern is being replaced by more glamorous pumpkin decorating, so I easily and happily embraced this trend. Few days ago I picked up another big jack-o lantern pumpkin at my nearby grocery store, and this time instead of chopping it up and making it ready for my cakes, pies and soups, IContinue reading “Pumpkin Decor Idea”
Magnolia Leaf Arrangement For My Fall Mantel Decor
I find magnolia leaves breathtaking. They are shiny green on one side, and velvety, cinnamon brown on the reverse. Even the fallen and dried ones have that distinct rich shine and beautiful, beautiful fall colors. I do not have such a tree in my front or back yard, but luckily there is one in myContinue reading “Magnolia Leaf Arrangement For My Fall Mantel Decor”
Pumpkin Cake With Homemade Caramel Sauce
Fall has arrived and has brought us the yummy pumpkins along. For me, nothing defines this season more then pumpkin and the spices such as cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, clove and allspice. I love to incorporate any of these spices in recipes that do not call for pumpkin, but but when these spices are combined withContinue reading “Pumpkin Cake With Homemade Caramel Sauce”
Cheering Up a MALM Bed Frame
The Malm bed frame at IKEA has a simple profile and it is a good choice for those who prefer clean design lines. I got one of them eight years ago as I thought it was a perfect choice for my condo bedroom below. The bedrooom has an odd shape and did not offer manyContinue reading “Cheering Up a MALM Bed Frame”
Watermelon Mojito
It is a long summer and I am enjoying it at my country seaside vacation home where there are no restaurants and bars around. Some may find this as an inconvenience, but for me it is an ideal way of enjoying the summer. This is a chance to disconnect from busy city life and someContinue reading “Watermelon Mojito”
Mantel Decorating Ideas for Summer
Until recently, I left my fireplace mantel bare naked. Shame on me! I did not have a fireplace in my previous place, so I was lacking accessories to instantly decorate the mantel. As a result my fireplace mantel remained naked for a while, until I figured out what kind of mantel decor to incorporate soContinue reading “Mantel Decorating Ideas for Summer”
Completed Renovation of our Old House
It has been about three weeks that we finally moved in to another city and we are in the process of adding finishing touches to our newly renovated house It has been a lot of work inside and out since we moved in, and I am feeling quite tired from all of the unexpected workContinue reading “Completed Renovation of our Old House”
Tres Leches Cake
As I mentioned in my last post my old house is undergoing some “serious” renovation, and according to our contractor it will be ready in few days. Well better be it ready as I am half way to finish my packing for this big move, and have already confirmed the schedule with the moving company,Continue reading “Tres Leches Cake”
Renovation of Our Old House
After immigrating to Canada our goal, among so many other goals, was to own a home. It was not a very simple goal to accomplish though. Immediately after settling my husband and I worked odd jobs which did not pay much, but this did not discourage us from the desire to own a home. DuringContinue reading “Renovation of Our Old House”
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