Another post from our Super-Hero Decorator guest writer, The Purple Stiletto! Now, the most obvious basic item was the leftover branches from the bottom of my Christmas tree. They were going to add color and texture to the top of the mantel. I also collected together tea lights, small red and silver Christmas bulbs, unused wine glasses, an empty vase, …

Christmas the Purple Stilleto Way The First Appearance of Red Ranger! Thanks to guest blogger, the Purple Stilleto for this post! She lives a comic book life of adventuring and creating. And occasionally blogging! ’Tis the season to be jolly . . . and creative! The Purple Stiletto’s favorite time of year is right around the corner and that means …

Did you know that the average cost of remodeling your kitchen is right around $20,000? Yes, $20,000. That’s a significant amount of money. So significant, in fact, that it means I won’t be doing any kitchen remodeling anytime soon. Sure, I’d like new cabinets or a new backsplash or a new floor, but we’re just too attached to having things …

So, what does The Purple Stiletto do with things that most people would throw away? Get creative, of course! I was presented with some clear glass bottles, the contents having long since been enjoyed. The texture was exactly what I was looking for! This made things interesting and, in some way, made my job easier. I started by gathering the …