If you saw my Ringing in Spring Home Tour post on Friday, you may have noticed this sweet little bird's nest. It's pretty adorable and so super easy to make. And did I mention that it's cheep...I mean cheap (you knew I was going to do it, don't act surprised)? Yeah, like $2 cheap. All you need is a bowl and some moss, both of which I picked up at my local dollar store. I bought a couple of … [Read more...]
Archives for March 2014
Ringing in Spring Home Tour
March 28, 2014 22 Comments
I'm so thrilled to be part of an exciting spring home tour with 14 other amazing bloggers. It has been unseasonably cold down here in the south, and I had been slowly adding bits and pieces of spring decor to my home, but this home tour served as my excuse to go full blown with pastels, fresh flowers and even a bird's nest. Come on in and take a look... Last weekend I scored big time with … [Read more...]
30 Minute From Start to Finish Homemade Pizza with Yeast Dough
March 26, 2014 2 Comments
So it's a little embarrassing to admit this, but sometimes I am straight up lazy. I mean the kind of lazy that finds me plopping my butt on the couch and catching up on my DVRed shows while inhaling some kind of unhealthy, yet oh so delicious, snack while the house remains dirty, the laundry unfolded and dinner not started. But before long the kids pop my do nothing bubble by reminding me gently … [Read more...]
Make a Statement…With a DIY Statement Necklace
March 24, 2014 3 Comments
For years I have been shy about wearing statement jewelry. I have hidden behind my dainty chains with small pendants, afraid that statement necklaces would only draw attention to my too shy self. But there has been a transformation within myself that has occurred over the last few years. I have come into my own, I feel so confident and happy in my own skin and I love who and where I am right … [Read more...]
Bacon Wrapped Pork with Mango Salsa
March 21, 2014 3 Comments
Bacon is a big thing in our house. My husband and kids are pretty crazy about it and would think that most foods would be amazing if only they were covered with bacon. We've even made chocolate bacon popcorn, but this was a new one even for us. We wrapped pork with bacon. Yep, you heard me right...pork on pork action. And the results were phenomenal! If you are a bacon fan, make sure to try … [Read more...]
Tips, Tricks and Tidbits for hosting a Fabulous Little Girl’s Tea Party
March 19, 2014 9 Comments
My oldest daughter, Grace, turned eight last month and she desperately wanted to have a tea party with her girlfriends. She was hoping that everything would be pink, girly and super fun for the celebration. She and I had a quick brainstorming / Pinterest searching session and decided that we wanted to have some yummy foods, make some fun crafts, have a couple of games with prizes and most … [Read more...]
$10 and 10 Minute DIY Window Valance
March 17, 2014 137 Comments
Because this post has become so popular, I've since updated it by showing how to hang the valance with no damage, and no holes to be renter friendly. Check it out here. I've also added a FAQ post that answers the burning questions sent to me by readers that can be found here. There's just something about a well dressed window that makes a room feel complete to me. It's like a nice statement … [Read more...]
Spring Flower Wreath made with Embroidery Hoops
March 14, 2014 13 Comments
Although Mother Nature seems to feel otherwise, I am so super ready for spring. I've been bucking the system and slowly incorporating bright and fun spring colors into my house (like my bunny pillows) despite the cold gray weather outside. And though the weather is still choosing not to cooperate, my mood has been lifted by the joyful, happy fabric that I chose to use in this spring flower … [Read more...]
Turn Your Photos into a Watercolor Canvas Printed on Burlap
March 12, 2014 20 Comments
Oh my goodness, I wish that you could see how excited I am about this project! It has kept me up nights just thinking about it and all of the amazing possibilities. Actually, the idea came to me in the middle of the night, and if only Hobby Lobby's hours cooperated with my insomnia, I would have hopped out of bed right then and there to try it out and make sure that it would be as awesome in … [Read more...]
Decadent and Delicious Cadbury Creme Egg Cupcakes
March 10, 2014 6 Comments
Okay, so I guess that you can probably tell by now that I enjoy cooking and baking for the seasons and holidays (ie: my Guinness Brownies and Beef Stew, my Ball Drop Punch Bowl and how about the New Year's Cupcakes...the list goes on), but this one quite literally takes the cake. The cupcake that is, the cupcake that is stuffed with a Cadbury Crème Egg. Holy goodness that is a lot of decadence … [Read more...]
Hop to it and Create Your Very Own Burlap Bunny Pillows
March 7, 2014 16 Comments
Last weekend brought an absolutely beautiful, seventy degree, cloudless sky day to my neck of the woods. It reminded me that spring is just around the corner and filled me with hopes and excitement for flowers and flip flops. Those hopes were abruptly dashed when we had freezing rain the very. next. day. Ugh, so sad. But that one fleeting, glorious day has given me a large enough dose of … [Read more...]
The Best Kind of Muffin Top – Chocolate Chip Muffin Top Cookies
March 5, 2014 Leave a Comment
Oh muffin tops. Sometimes we love you (ie: when you are actually on the top of a muffin) and sometimes we do everything we can to try to get rid of you (you know who you are, pesky chub peeking over the top of my jeans!). This is a whole new kind of muffin top, and let me tell you: you will love it! This delicious treat is the love child of a chocolate chip cookie and everyone's favorite part … [Read more...]
