Have you read Shauna Niequist’s newest book, Bread & Wine? It’s a funny, thoughtful and honest collection of essays perfect for those who love food, family, friends and the connection one feels to others as you gather around the table. In one chapter, she uses the phrase “present not perfect”, referring to how we are sometimes so …
I love seeing all of the inspiring and creative Sharpie crafts out there (I’ve completed a couple of my own (here & here). Further, I love how versatile, inexpensive, and just plain awesome Sharpies are. If you agree with me, come back here on March 3 and link up your Sharpie crafts, DIY and home décor! Projects …
Does anything quite say “Spring” like cute little bunny rabbits? I told you in my outdoor table redo post last week that I was ready for Spring to arrive, and this will only prove as further confirmation of that… I use the word “tutorial” loosely….this is more a method than anything else. And an easy …
Shared children’s bedrooms always inspire me…it’s not easy to fit different personalities and ages into one space, but this woodland-themed shared bedroom is a sight to behold. It’s for two girls, but I think would be fairly easy to take the inspiration and create a boy/girl room. I found it via Lay Baby Lay…be sure to …
Hello, Lovelies! After creating my Sharpie-embellished photo mats last December, I’ve been on the lookout for other ways to use this versatile crafting tool. So why not combine some of my favorite trends (gold! herringbone!) and create an easy Sharpie pillow? All you need for this project is a pillow cover (I quickly created an …
Books are, without a doubt, my favorite thing to gift to friends and family. A reader recently emailed me asking for design book suggestions to give as a gift, which inspired me to compile my favorite books to give to those I love. Would love to know YOUR favorite books to give…leave a note in …
Hello and Happy Monday! Ready for a true confession, dear readers? Here it goes-I’m done with Winter, and ready for Spring. We’ve had our snow, which was pretty and all, but now I’m gearing up for warmer weather, flip flops, and yummy iced coffees. So I wanted to share an outdoor space spruce-up with you this morning! As you’ll see in …
Pink isn’t just for little girl’s rooms anymore…adding a touch of pink to your home décor is a trend that I am loving, let me tell you. And pairing that pink with a bit of gold? Very fun and glam! Pink and gold rooms are definitely on-trend and perfect for almost any style. The trick …
An easy and non-messy DIY chalkboard coffee table, perfect for kids rooms or playrooms. You’ll love how chalkboard takes a thrifted coffee table to a whole new level! Hello, friends! I am so excited to share today’s tutorial with you all…what kid (or anyone, really) wouldn’t love this brightly painted, chalkboard coffee table? Here’s the how-to: Step 1: …
Happy Weekend! I’m sharing some of my favorite finds from the past week–hope you find something that inspires you! I’m loving this list of 14 Anthropologie Inspired Crafts! This Winter, we’ve been all about the DIY play dough recipes out there…we’ve created this Cornmeal Play Dough, Cloud Dough (baby oil + flour), and, lastly, Ghost Foam (baking soda + …
If you, like me, love home décor and design trends that add a cozy, comfortable feel to your home, then you will love this trend for 2014…chunky knits! Whether you want to DIY this trend (try here ) or buy it, there’s knit décor out there that’s modern and gorgeous. Let’s take a look at some …
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