Our house is a constant work in progress. Every time my husband is home for a vacation, we make it a point to have something done or redone. Just recent…
Our house is a constant work in progress. Every time my husband is home for a vacation, we make it a point to have something done or redone. Just recently, we added a new shelf to my closet, changed a lot of light fixtures around the house, DIY-ed a mason jar ceiling lamp for our powder room, added new shelves in our shoe closet, gave our dirty kitchen a total makeover, added hanging shelves in our main kitchen and changed our house fence & gate. These are all new home improvement projects, all done in the span of 2.5 months the husband was here for a vacation.
But one area of the house that is a constant and i mean constant (cannot stress it enough) work in progress is Vania's little nook in the master's bedroom. We've had talks about moving her study space to her own bedroom because I've been wanting to change our bed for the longest time but for a lot of reasons concerning Vania, we just couldn't do it. She loves her little space too much that she's already claimed it for her own, telling me that she doesn't want to study in the second room because that's for her toys only. So here we are again, revamping her study nook-- the third time now since we moved here in 2013.
If you've read my previous entry about her spruced up little corner, you'll know that I love working with wall decals or stickers. It is something that I've been obsessing about ever since I read an article featuring wallpapers + decals in a bedroom some time in the 90s.
BEFORE
AFTER
THE PROJECT
Because Vania started going to school this year, the husband and I decided to add shelves for all her books, study materials and some toys. The shelves my husband built from scratch is made of marine plywood, spray-painted with white and made to dry for 5 days before installing it in the bedroom.
For the sticker design, I did not want something big like before because that would mean crowding the whole space what with Vania's books, baskets, bags and toys. It took me a while to decide but when I came across this DressLily chic owl pattern wall sticker, I knew I had to get it. The dimension is perfect for an overhead accent, the colors are so fun and girly, and it matches the overall feel of her study nook! They have other designs that I would probably get in the future should I wish to revamp again this little space. And because they're really affordable and DressLily offers free shipping for eligible purchases, one can change wall stickers as much as they want or buy them as housewarming gifts for friends and family!
And because my dad's fascination with anything owl has finally rubbed off on us, we're slowly putting up a little aviary for our wise little friends over here ;)
Got a room makeover you wish to share? Sound off in the comments section below, would love to know all about it!
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The first ( and only) time I posted about homemade food here on the blog was in 2014 (No-bake Mango Cheesecake)-- back when I promised myself I'd share with you guys some of my recipes which I've gathered from various readings, food magazines, Food network, from my cousins and my mom. It was another niche I wanted to embrace because I've been getting a lot of recipe requests whenever I post homemade goodies on my Instagram account.
But like always, that idea gets buried under a ton of other ideas, plans and priorities hence the likelihood of #ToniTriesToCook to always get stalled.
But because I've been on the hunt for the best food to forage and I don't want my efforts to go to waste by not documenting them, here we are again, about to take on another recipe (a simple one at that. ha!) and hoping this move doesn't get sidetracked. *crossing fingers*
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HONEY MUSTARD VINAIGRETTE
Ingredients:
• Honey
• Mustard
• Apple Cider Vinegar
• Salt & Pepper
Directions:
1.) Mix 2 tablespoons of honey, mustard and apple cider vinegar in a bowl
2.) Add a pinch of salt & pepper
3.) Pour into a small carafe or mason jar. Ready to serve. (I like mine chilled!)
Points to remember:
• There are a ton of ideal measurement ideas on the internet right now but I prefer to do mine in equal parts of each of the wet ingredients-- adding a pinch or dash of salt & pepper depending on the quantity of your vinaigrette.
• You can add 1/2 cup of olive oil and a dash of your favorite herbs like Thyme, Oregano or Parsley-- finely chopped.
I hope you guys enjoyed this post!
Comments and suggestions are always welcome!
Find more of my homemade recipes on Instagram @TONIPINO using the hashtag #ToniTriesToCook ;)
The first ( and only) time I posted about homemade food here on the blog was in 2014 ( No-bake Mango Cheesecake )-- back when I promised myself I'd sh…
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