In Between Chaos

DIY Furniture Legs & My New Favorite Tool

Marianne — Fri, 05 Apr 2019 10:05:40 +0000

DIY furniture legs and bar pulls on an IKEA rast hack.

Simple Snapshot Frame

Marianne — Sat, 07 Oct 2017 12:00:02 +0000

I know I’m not alone in having a ton of cute photos that just hang out in digital land, largely forgotten. So the idea of having easy, interchangable frames is very appealing to me, and obviously not a novel idea. Some years ago I strung some twine on an open frame and hung pics with...

Thanksgiving Series Wrap-Up

Marianne — Fri, 04 Nov 2016 17:01:38 +0000

Is anyone else feeling it? That excited feeling that starts creeping in this time of year in eager anticipation of the special season ahead? Putting together these Thanksgiving ideas has certainly warmed me up from the inside. I am one of those people who hates the phrase “I’m looking forward to…” because at the very...

Thanksgiving Series Part 2: A Casual Tablescape

Marianne — Tue, 01 Nov 2016 05:52:21 +0000

This week I’m teaming up with my sister Hallie at birdieandevie.com to bring you a Thanksgiving Series on budget-friendly decor and tips to kick stress to the curb. If you missed yesterday, check out our dressed up table here. Today in part 2, I’m sharing a simple, casual tablescape that’s a little more modern and fresh, but...

Thanksgiving Series Part 1: A Dressed Up Table

Marianne — Mon, 31 Oct 2016 14:25:17 +0000

I adore Thanksgiving. It’s such a simple holiday based on a powerful premise: to take time to reflect and give thanks. We can stay snug indoors, surrounded by people we love, while enjoying delicious food. And we don’t need to buy a zillion presents, spend way more money than we should, or spend weeks preparing....