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Just Another Manicure Monday!

January 16, 2012 by Crafty Teacher Lady +

I'm starting a weekly series called MANICURE MONDAYS where I'll be posting my current nail polish color!  Occasionally, I'll treat myself to a salon manicure but most weeks I indulge in a little 'me' time by painting my own nails!  This week's color is Forest from Urban Outfitters, a nice dark, metallic green shade: Isn't it pretty?  So, what's your color this

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Living Room Color Board

January 15, 2012 by Crafty Teacher Lady +

My living room is 'blah'...I'm fairly certain 'blah' isn't a technical term but if I had to define it, 'blah', would mean:  lacking personality, color, and overall aesthetic appeal. There are certain elements that I like but I certainly need to bring in more color, paint/change my coffee & end tables, and possibly find more furniture, as the space is quite a bit bigger than the living

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Blog Makeover!

January 14, 2012 by Crafty Teacher Lady +

For you regular followers, I'm sure you've noticed my blog looks a wee bit different these days...that's because she just got a face lift!  In addition to a more 'clean' overall look, I'm hoping readers will find it easier to navigate this blog, starting with the  handy navigation bar buttons you see up top! You can read a bit more 'about' me, take a virtual tour of my house, find

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Hello! I’m Kelly-Anne!

I’m an avid DIY and home decor enthusiast, wife and new mom, teacher of 15 years, and a Mainer now living on a farm in Virginia. Here you’ll find creative endeavors of all sorts!

Now offering Interior Decorating Services at  Dirigo & Dogwood

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New skilled unlocked!! C has been practicing using New skilled unlocked!! C has been practicing using crutches in PT (in addition to working on her balance and independent walking) so I ordered her a pair and as soon as they were out of the box she was ready to go!!! We still have a lot of work to do before she’s at a point where she can use them safely without a spotter but this is such a huge next step toward more independence!! I’m SO proud of her!! 💗🥹🥰

#nubplwarrior
Little glimpses of pattern mixing around our home! Little glimpses of pattern mixing around our home! 😍💗

Please don’t be fooled, though…these are close up shots for a reason- the house is FULL of moving boxes, piles of stuff to be organized and put away, and the DIY project list is LONG! 

But finding small little pretty corners is bringing me a little bit of joy and I hope they do the same for you, friend! 💗🙂#
I’m nowhere near unpacked or ready to “properly” d I’m nowhere near unpacked or ready to “properly” decorate,  but we needed some functional storage and a “drop zone” near the entrance we most use so I threw together this little area with things I already had…and the best part is, everything is thrifted! 😍 

Eventually, I’ll put wallpaper above the beadboard and will give the fireplace a makeover. But for now, just trying to tackle the endless boxes to unpack and breakdown (peep that pile of cardboard at the end of the video)!!
Life Update: I bought a house! This has been in th Life Update: I bought a house! This has been in the works for a while but I wasn’t quite sure how/when/what I wanted to share. If you’ve been here since my Maine days, you know just how much I enjoy sharing all things DIY and home decor and I’m looking forward to doing just that. 

I know questions will inevitably arise about the circumstances of this move but I will likely keep those details private. We are still in Virginia, not too far from the farm, and are settling into our new routine. 

In true ‘Crafty Teacher Lady’ style, this house is a fixer upper, just like most of my previous homes. It’s in a lovely neighborhood in an adorable town and I’m excited to make some happy memories here as I turn this little house into our home! 
 
C requested pink walls (which I obliged) and Stanley has also already come to visit a few times during family movie nights and he has given his ‘seal of approval’ to the fenced-in backyard! 🤣🥰🐕 

More to share soon (likely in stories) as I continue to tackle my very long list of home projects! 💗
🎨 Virginia parents + teachers! The Virginia Lotter 🎨 Virginia parents + teachers! The Virginia Lottery Thank a Teacher Art Contest is officially open! It’s such a fun way for K-12 students to show appreciation for the amazing teachers who make a difference every day. Submit your child or student’s artwork now through February 2 at ThankaTeacherVA.com! 💌 #VALPartner

As a former classroom teacher, some of my most treasured keepsakes are the thank-you notes and student artwork I’ve received over the years. There’s something so special about seeing gratitude expressed through creativity, and this contest celebrates exactly that. 🧡

Here’s what you need to know:
✏️ Who can enter: K–12 Virginia public school students
🏆 Prizes for winners from elementary, middle & high school:
 • $200 Visa Gift Card
 • $2,000 credit for supplies for their school’s art department from The Supply Room
 • Their artwork featured on thousands of thank-you notes sent across Virginia

🎨 How to create: Use 8.5×11 in. paper or digital! Colored pencils, crayons, paint, or even graphic design.

And did you know? 100% of Virginia Lottery profits support public education. This contest is just one of the many ways they give back to our schools.

Let’s encourage our young artists to create, celebrate teachers, and spread a little gratitude! 💫

#ThankaTeacherVA #VALottery #ArtContest #SupportPublicEducation #CreativeKids
I’m so grateful she gets to experience the magic t I’m so grateful she gets to experience the magic that is Maine at Christmastime, just like I did growing up! ❄️❤️🌲

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