Do you ever worry what the neighbors must think of you when they hear you dumping your recycling bin? Does yours sound like there are a hundred glass bottles clinking in it? Mine does...and I feel slight embarrassment and shame from it, so I decided to keep some of my bottles out of my recycle bin and use them for craft projects around the house. It seems like wine bottles are all the rage … [Read more...]
Dimensional Hand Print Art – Last Minute Mother’s Day Gift
May 2, 2014 2 Comments
Dimensional Hand Print Art Holy cow, the time is just flying by and Mother's Day is literally right around the corner. Have you thought about what to give your mom, your mother in law, grandmother or maybe even yourself? I love to make handmade gifts with my kids to send to our relatives, but I somehow always seem to forget to make one for myself. It is so frustrating to walk into my mom's … [Read more...]
DIY Phone Charging Station Disguised as Books
April 28, 2014 5 Comments
Instructions to make your own DIY Phone Charging Station Disguised as Books My phone charger is an eye sore on my nightstand and is forever falling behind heavy furniture, causing me to crawl around on all fours searching for it. Drives. me. crazy! Like, thought about hot gluing it to my nightstand crazy. Thankfully, before I decided to destroy my furniture, I took a quick peek around … [Read more...]
DIY Lace Cuff Watch
April 21, 2014 21 Comments
Are you as excited as I am that spring finally appears to have arrived? After a seemingly endless winter I am so ready to move the dark, heavy colors out of my wardrobe and out of my jewelry box as well. I want some bright, happy colors that remind me that summer is just around the corner and it's time to let loose and enjoy the change of seasons. But I didn't want to rush out and buy a ton of … [Read more...]
How to Whitewash Wood
April 16, 2014 20 Comments
Although Tom Sawyer wasn't a huge fan of whitewashing wood, it has never seemed to lose favor with the DIY and crafting set. In fact, it seems to be bigger than ever right now with the popularity of handmade wood signs. Luckily it it easy enough that you shouldn't feel the need to trick your friends into doing the work for you. Supplies Needed: white latex paint foam brush disposable … [Read more...]
10 Tips to Survive Road Trips with Kids
April 11, 2014 3 Comments
My kids and I road trip...a lot. In fact, I would go so far as to say my kids are super tough, road trip warriors. They have been taking cross country drives since they were babies (literally since they were just weeks old). We choose to drive rather than fly for multiple reasons. The first of which is we are a family of five and flying cross country becomes very expensive, very quickly. … [Read more...]
Pottery Barn Knockoff Rope Knot Lamp
April 9, 2014 82 Comments
Pottery Barn Knockoff Rope Knot Lamp Oh my goodness, I am so excited about this darn lamp! It is such a close replica to the Pottery Barn Rope Knot Lamp that I am astounded each and every time that I walk by it. But my DIY lamp cost me just $25, compared to the $245 PB version. Can you believe that? A savings of $220 just for some elbow grease?! Yes, please...sign this girl up! Wanna make … [Read more...]
Make a fun Easter Basket Using a Beach Towel and Pool Noodle
April 4, 2014 42 Comments
Why not think outside of the box...er, um...basket this year and create a unique Easter basket using only a beach towel and pool noodle? My kids are gearing up for another spring and summer in the pool and at the beach, and this is a perfect opportunity for me to sneak in some new essentials that I will be purchasing anyway and make the kiddos super excited about it. I can throw a new … [Read more...]
$2 DIY Bird’s Nest
March 31, 2014 6 Comments
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
