Yay! It’s spring! Okay, not really. We have a fresh 7-9 inches of snow outside and the ten day forecast doesn’t even hit 40 degrees. In my head: December, January & February are winter, but that is it. After that, I am all about spring. Four seasons, 12 months means each season only gets three [...]
Everything You Need to Know About Carpet Tiles
February 22, 2013 By 2 Comments
With a new baby on the way, 8 weeks away (eek!), we have been busy moving Eleanor out of the nursery across the hall from us and up to her big girl room, complete with big girl bed. A little prayer that this transition goes smoothly please? Momma needs her sleep. If you read about [...]
DIY Glitter Christmas Tree
December 3, 2012 By 10 Comments
Y’all probably remember from my post the other day, Snow Filled Mason Jar Holiday Hurricane, that I like to keep my holiday decor cheap and versatile. I am not dropping mad cash to get a holiday home for one month. None-the-less I want a festive home. What’s a girl to do? Get crafty! That’s what. [...]
Paint Dipped Christmas Ornaments
November 6, 2012 By 2 Comments
Too early to talk Christmas? It is only 7 weeks away! Eek! I have one gift bought. I know we still have Thanksgiving, but if I wait until after than to share my ideas you will all be scrambling. So paint dipped everything is completely the trend right now. I mean EVERYTHING. I thought I [...]
DIY Rope Vase or Utensil Crock
August 13, 2012 By 15 Comments
Once upon a time we went to a movie and bought a soda in an embarrassing large cup. If you ever find that your better judgement has failed and you have a cup the size of your head, there are things you can do to remedy your guilt. Know that the obscene amount of money [...]
DIY Fabric Flower Hair Clip
July 19, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Fourth of July morning, before the parade, parties, beach and fireworks, I decided to craft myself a hair clip. Yes, on a holiday, amongst the chaos of getting children ready, packing necessities and getting out the door on time, I NEEDED to craft a hair clip for myself. The husband didn’t understand either. You see, [...]
Embroidery Hoop Art
May 7, 2012 By 26 Comments
With Eleanor’s room update and the little pumpkin turning one on Saturday (AHH! How did that happen so fast?), I thought I would whip up something special for her room. I have been totally crushing on embroidery hoop art. I have seen lots of people put fabric they adore inside, but I wanted something a [...]
DIY Magnets
April 20, 2012 By 4 Comments
I bought a package of those clear marble rocks when they were on sale at Michael’s for $1 a while back now. All along I intended on making magnets, it just took me until now to get around to it. I am going to show you how I made them. There might be a better [...]
Updated Cork Board
January 31, 2012 By 25 Comments
I seem to hold onto everything. It is a blessing and it is a curse. Lets just say my basement holds enough stuff to furnish and decorate a whole other house. Tell me I’m not the only one! One of the things that has been hanging out in the basement for some time is a [...]
Blog Swap: Quick, Thrifty Mirror Makeover
January 2, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Hello! My name is Holly, and I blog over at Life as a Thrifter. I am thrilled to be guest posting today! Although I used to teach kindergarten, I now stay at home with a very busy toddler. Along the way, I developed an obsession with thrifting. These days nap time is most often spend [...]
