By Pinktoesandpowertools | Random Thoughts + Ramblings
So you know that I struggle with the amount of non-DIY posts I feel that I should subject you guys to, and I tend to end up with not too many of them because I think the reason you visit here is to learn about tools and not so much about me. If that is […]
By Pinktoesandpowertools | Random Thoughts + Ramblings
So you know that I struggle with the amount of non-DIY posts I feel that I should subject you guys to, and I tend to end up with not too many of them because I think the reason you visit here is to learn about tools and not so much about me. If that is […]
By Pinktoesandpowertools | Random Thoughts + Ramblings
Laurie from the House of 34 was nice to nominate me for a Versatile Blogger award! Thank you Laurie! While visiting her blog, I read a post she wrote called “Almost, But Not Quite” that had me nodding my head in agreement–she talks about her enthusiasm during the beginning of a project, but how she […]
By Pinktoesandpowertools | Random Thoughts + Ramblings
I’m pretty sure my family is about birthday-caked out. We celebrate all three of my children’s birthdays in a 13 to 14 day (depending on if it’s a leap year!) time span. Between their actual birth day, to their friend party, to the family party, it ends up being a LOT of cake and ice […]
By Pinktoesandpowertools | Random Thoughts + Ramblings
Hello everybody–I’m excited about this post because I have been working really hard on this for the last 2 weeks and I’m getting closer to what I want. Close enough that I could publish part of it today! It is my new Project Gallery that will eventually have all the informational posts included in it. […]
By Pinktoesandpowertools | Random Thoughts + Ramblings
Oh my goodness, what a surprise–I just found out tonight that I got nominated for a Homie award in the Best DIY Blog category over at Apartment Therapy!! I can’t tell from the site who nominated me, but whoever that was, thank you SO so SOOOO much! Right now they are collecting nomination votes–the top […]
By Pinktoesandpowertools | Random Thoughts + Ramblings
Sorry about the dry spell on the blog as of late. A good portion of the last week was visiting with out of town relatives on their way up to my grandpa’s funeral, then packing up and getting ourselves there and back. It was great to see a lot of loved ones who live too […]
By Pinktoesandpowertools | Random Thoughts + Ramblings
My grandfather passed away this morning. It’s hard to type that–it makes it too real. He was a wonderful man and I still can’t quite wrap my head around the fact that he won’t be at Christmas with a bow on his head. He won’t be teasing the great grandkids with his cane. He was […]
By Pinktoesandpowertools | Random Thoughts + Ramblings
I’m so excited! Last night my guest post over at Pretty Handy Girl went live! If you are visiting from Pretty Handy Girl, then welcome to Pink Toes and Power Tools! I’m glad to have you here. I first heard about Brittany while reading my favorite magazine, Family Handyman. She was a featured reader for […]
By Pinktoesandpowertools | Random Thoughts + Ramblings
Hi all! I’m working hard on finishing the storage bed I was talking about building for my son and it’s almost done. I’m trying out a new paint on this one which supposedly doesn’t require a topcoat. I’m loving eliminating the 3 coats of polyacrylic I usually put on top, but I’m hoping it has […]
By Pinktoesandpowertools | Random Thoughts + Ramblings
Such an appropriate song for today. Even as I type this up I have a knot of tears in my throat. Maybe it’s too little sleep. Or maybe this day will always be a wound that doesn’t quite heal, especially on milestone anniversaries such as this. My oldest was a kindergartener and was home, and […]
By Pinktoesandpowertools | Random Thoughts + Ramblings
The weekend is here and I’m finally at a spot in life that I can get started on another project or two. Next up: Pip’s dresser and another storage bed for my middle son, who I need to come up with a nickname for on the blog. Pip came from “Pretty In Pink”. Maybe his […]