…to a beautiful home
~I Love a Good Hack~ That almost sounds wrong…What I mean is…I love transforming or making over something. I love to make it my own, putting my idea into the design. Today’s makeover is super simple but makes a big impact! IKEA Bookcase Makeover First of all, you know I love IKEA! When [...]
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~Fabulous Fabric~ I am so excited to be sharing my latest creations using some new HGTV Home Decor fabric found exclusively at Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores! When I found out that I was getting the opportunity to review their new fabric from HGTV, I was ecstatic. Mainly because I have a love of [...]
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~Time to Share & Get Inspired~ I’ve returned from spring break and I am trying to fall back into the routine of life. So it’s Tuesday, which means it’s party time! Last week’s links were great and so inspiring! With spring finally makes its debut, here are a few of my favorite projects from [...]
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~Live a Well Crafted Life~ Today I am sharing a unique online shopping experience that celebrates modern craft, storytelling and the belief that our lives are as beautiful as we wish to make them. Let me tell you about BRIKA! BRIKA features the work of artisans and designers that have a passion for creativity [...]
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~DIY Sea Life Wall Decor~ I think we all have a favorite space in our homes. It’s a room of our home that when we walk by it, we smile. It makes us happy. Maybe it’s the colors, maybe it’s the furniture, maybe it’s the accessories. Whatever it is that makes us happy, we [...]
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~Party Time~ It’s that time again! Time to share your best projects, DIYs, decorating tips, advice and recipes. Be sure to check out last week’s links if you missed them. I’ve highlighted a few of my favorites, but there were so many great ideas and inspirations to be had! Party and Features ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ I [...]
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~Sun, Sand and Bunnies~ Ok…maybe not bunnies. Our spring break inevitably falls on Easter every year. We seem to always have Easter at the beach. Therefore, instead of egg hunts and bunny rabbits, we have sea shells and sand. But that’s ok. My kids are older and a bit past the baskets of goodies. [...]
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~Spring DIY Projects~ Spring is in the air and I am so excited to be participating in the Home Depot Spring 2013 Campaign. Warmer weather is starting to make its debut and with the help of the Garden Club on The Home Depot website, we can all get a jump on our spring outdoor [...]
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~Make Mine a Monogram~ Today I’m sharing my monogrammed Easter eggs. You know I love anything with a monogram! I also love trying something new. So today I blew out eggs! That’s right! I poked a hole in each end of an egg and blew. It was a lot easier than I thought it would [...]
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~Latest Flea Market Find~ Last Saturday I went to the flea market. It’s one of my favorite things to do. I love to stroll along and look for treasure! Usually my finds are not worth much to the average person, but to me they’re very valuable. They usually add some beauty to my home [...]
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~Party and Feature Time~ It’s been another great party week! Great projects were shared and a fun time was had! I think everyone is getting ready for spring, doing makeovers, refreshing pieces and working on new projects. Be sure to take a peek at last week’s links if you didn’t get the chance and [...]
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~Not Your Typical Egg~ One of my favorite activities as a child was coloring Easter eggs. I loved the egg dying kits. It was so much fun dropping the color tablet in the vinegar solution and watching it magically turn into a beautiful bowl of color. As time has gone by, the way to [...]
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~Here Comes Peter Cottontail!~ This adorable framed burlap Easter bunny craft has been floating around the blogosphere and Pinterest for a few weeks now. Today I’m sharing my version of the stenciled bunny on burlap. This is one of the fastest and easiest crafts ever created! I chose to place my bunny a little [...]
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~Artwork with a Special Connection~ I love beautiful artwork. I’m not sure I really have a particular style that I love more than another. My mentality of choosing artwork is sort of ”I’ll know it when I see it” type of thing. Recently, I visited a new home of some friends and I fell in [...]
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~What a Great Party!~ Last week’s party was so good! There were so many amazing projects, recipes, DIYs and decorating ideas shared. It was so hard to only pick a few to feature! Enjoy and be sure to link up your new stuff this week! Party and Features ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ I am loving this great [...]
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~Keeping it Real~ I love to flip through those amazing magazines and gaze at the beautifully laid out rooms. You know the ones. The rooms that have the fresh flowers sitting on the perfectly decorated coffee table. The rooms with every object in the perfect place, sitting at the perfect angle. The rooms with [...]
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~The Luck of the Irish~ Happy St. Patrick’s Day! I hope you all enjoy the day and enjoy the festivities. I’m sharing a few adorable St. Patrick’s Day crafts and home decor that I found at Better Homes and Gardens. They always have amazing ideas! Enjoy! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ What an adorable framed shamrock from BHG! [...]
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~I Wanna…~ I just have to share a bit of a very exciting night. Last Thursday, I FINALLY saw one of my FAVORITE bands in concert… BON JOVI! I have been a Bon Jovi fan for over 25 years. When I was 17, I even had the hair! As I handed the man [...]
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~Set the Table for Easter~ Celebrate Easter dinner with a gorgeous table setting. An Easter tablescape doesn’t have to be extravagant. It doesn’t have to be fancy. It needs to be welcoming and inviting for your family and friends. Easter is the holiday in which we color our eggs and grab our baskets, so [...]
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~Exciting Day~ Today’s a good day! It’s the weekly Twirl & Take a Bow linky party and features highlight AND later today I’m doing an Easter Hangout on Air! I’ll be sharing my Easter mantel at 1:00pm EST today, so stop back by to watch it live right here on my blog or my [...]
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~Get Ready for Easter!~ This week starts the Easter Hangouts On Air with some great bloggers! Each day will include great Easter crafts, ideas and tips to help you make the most of the upcoming holiday. These videos can be watched live at Crafty Hangouts at the designated times or you can always stop by [...]
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~DIY Hand-painted Wood Sign~ I think snow has been around for a lot of us lately, but I am definitely ready for spring! So much so that I decided to create my own “sign of spring!” Pun intended… I always gauge spring by the buds that begin to bloom. It’s my favorite time of [...]
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~Curtains Made Easy~ One of my favorite things about any room is curtains. I love gorgeous window coverings! I recently showed you my new home office curtains and today I wanted to share how to make them yourself. The Rule of Thumb on Curtain Width Take the window’s width and multiply it by: [...]
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~Peter Cottontail and the Carrot Patch~ Can you have Easter without an Easter bunny and carrots? I think not! They go hand in hand. It’s easy to create a cute holiday arrangement with some very simple supplies. I created this Easter display for around $8.00. I love my little bunny I found at Pier [...]
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~Time to Share and Party!~ Last week’s party was awesome! There were so many new and exciting projects and ideas shared. If you missed last week’s party, stop by and take a peek. If you’ve been busy with new projects, be sure to link up and share your creativity! Here are a few of [...]
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