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the perfect fathers day gift idea

Many moons ago, before I had this blog and when my now-four-year-old was a newborn, I came across a brilliant Father’s Day gift that my husband received for his first “Daddy’s Day.” You simply take wooden letters to spell the word “DAD”, and take pictures of your kids holding them and being their naturally cute selves, and …

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balsa wood sunburst mirror {a tutorial}

I really love using mirrors in my home. I have at least one per room, and I love that they can be pretty, functional, and make the space feel larger. I have new mirrors, thrifted mirrors, DIY mirrors…and now this: an inexpensive, pick-your-color, balsa wood mirror that’s hanging in our bedroom….  Materials: balsa wood (aka “craft” wood, found at …

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personalized coasters {a tutorial}

Hello, sweet readers! I’m here today to share with you a meaningful and personalized gift for all of those upcoming Spring and Summer weddings. Whether you need a wedding gift, a shower gift, or a housewarming gift for the newlyweds, these custom coasters are sure to be treasured by the new couple. I’m going to …

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polka dot canvases {a tutorial} + a winner

If you saw my foyer makeover post, you may recall a watercolored polka dot canvas hanging over the bench. I liked it so much, I soon created a second for the kids’-room-to-be, this time using craft paint. Both were easy, fun, and inexpensive, here’s a quick how-to if you’d like to create some of your …

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