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Mahalo, Hawaiian for Thank You. How do you usually show your thanks? Do you try to repay the favor? I tend to give baked goodies...I show affection through feeding people (my husband doesn't mind that at all!) Some of my favorite recipes to give to someone to show gratitude are triple chocolate chip cookies, mini strawberry heart cheesecakes, … [Read more...]
If you are a regular reader of my blog you know I love a good upcycle. From my Upcycled Chair to Side Table to the Faux Milk Glass Vases, the Stained Wood Map with Wood Scraps to the Reclaimed Wood iPad Stand, taking something destined for the trash and creating something beautiful and useful with it is my passion. In honor of Earth Day coming … [Read more...]
While perusing the Anthropologie website the other day over coffee I came upon the sweetest little Chrysanthemum Vase and I was instantly inspired to make my own. Do you remember my Faux Milkglass Vase transformation? Well, I had one little dollar store vase leftover who was forgotten during the makeover and it was screaming for a new look! Here … [Read more...]
Despite generally feeling like a walking NyQuil ad lately I made a quick trip to South Carolina this weekend to co-host my step-sister's bridal shower. The shower was at a state park meeting hall on the Edisto River and we decided on a rustic theme to go along with the setting. I was in charge of favors and decor. I chose a red, white, … [Read more...]
Way back in 2011 when this blog was brand new and just my little outlet while my husband was deployed I posted about making bird feeders with my boys. We recently did this again last week and I thought it was worth posting properly so that others could do this fun craft too! What You Need: Birdseed (obviously!) 2 Packets of Unflavored … [Read more...]
Okay, after the creepy Easter Egg chick craft fail I shared earlier this week I needed to redeem myself by crafting something cute to decorate for Easter. I created these adorable little felt bunnies in less than fifteen minutes and I think they'd be so cute in a tablescape or place setting or even an Easter mantle! What you'll need: White … [Read more...]
It's getting to be that time of year-you know what time I'm talking about-wedding season! This year my step-sister is getting married so I get to have my own little part of the hysteria. You see, my husband and I were married during his two weeks of leave from a year-long deployment to Afghanistan. The dates of his leave kept changing and we … [Read more...]
Are you ready for Valentine's Day? I've rounded up some amazing last-minute Valentine's Day home decor from my favorite blogging friends that you can still put together in time for the big day. Are you ready? Bring on the love! Monogrammed Valentine's Wreath from On Sutton Place Puppy Love Pillow from Mom 4 … [Read more...]
Last October I was lucky enough to attend the Southern Blogger's Conference in Raleigh and get a fantabulous swag bag when I got there. One of the treasures I received was a collection of fabric circles from Pick Your Plum. I tucked them away in a drawer and just this past week pulled them out and made this easy, cute ruffle hair clip that I … [Read more...]
Hey y'all! I gave this guest post over on Ask Anna last year and totally forgot to share it over here! These little fabric rosettes are so easy to make and are great for crafts-I've used them on wreaths and even made barrettes with them! The supplies are simple: a hot glue gun and fabric scraps. Here I have used the end of a remnant 44" long cut … [Read more...]
This past weekend we held my son's sixth birthday party at our home. When I had asked him what theme he wanted he told me he wanted a "dinosaur lego party." Huh? Dinosaurs I can do, Legos I can do...I wasn't entirely sure what to make of the two combined! I did my best to combine the two themes and here was what I came up with for my favors … [Read more...]
I love making salt dough ornaments with my boys around the holidays. Each year we make an ornament with their handprint for the tree. It's easy and they enjoy it so much. This year I was inspired by my blogging friend Courtenay over at The Creek Line House to make some salt dough ornaments to decorate for Autumn. She did it with her … [Read more...]
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