Throw a beautiful Vintage Bridal Shower with heirlooms. Find detailed bridal shower menu ideas and printable templates for the serving table. Several weeks ago I shared the Vintage Bridal Shower that I co-hosted for my {now} sister-in-law over {if you missed it, go here}. In our guest post, I shared a little bit about the decorations …
I love turning everyday items into something more appealing! For example, I wasn’t too excited about the look of the normal soap powder box…so I decided to change it up! I found a large glass jar at Wal-Mart for less than $10 and it was the perfect size to hold a box of soap powder. …
Isn’t Pinterest just so much fun; but so overwhelming, too? I think there might be 8 Million different DIY Wreath ideas on Pinterest. Maybe a few less. But, hey, who’s counting? I needed some small wreaths for my front porch; to hang on these guys: No, they didn’t stay brown. They got a new coat …
Working as an event planner, I have multiple events going on each month so I must be organized in order to make the events successful. To bring in both color and organization to my office, I created a bright fabric covered cork board. This project was so much fun to complete! It cost less than …
It always seems that one home project leads to another one. Recently, I completed a nightstand makeover for our guest bedroom, and it caused me to clean out our hall bath. How is that possible? Well, ever since the little guy got big enough to take baths in the bathtub, our hall bath has been …
I’m so excited that yard sale season is officially here! Bring on the bargains!! In honor of my love of finding a good deal, today I’m sharing 10 simple tips for shopping at yard sales. Ready? Here we go! 1. Craigslist is your Friend. Use Craigslist to search for local yard sales and make a list …
How was your Memorial Day Weekend? We spent time with family and friends, ate hamburgers at least 3 different times and spent practically every minute (except sleeping) outdoors. Our little boy is covered in scratches and bruises from playing hard, but he LOVED it. #3dayweekend I’ve been hearing the song, Cornerstone, by Hillsong at church …
On Monday I shared my DIY Wooden Spoon Herb Markers and you got a glimpse of my blue herb planters too. We had these faux-stone {actually plastic} planters leftover from the previous owners. Instead of tossing them, we kept them around, thinking a coat of spray paint might fix ’em up. And now I love …
While browsing on Pinterest, I came across this fun little craft project by Landee See Landee Do. Her tutorial seemed simple and easy to follow so I gave it a try. Anyone can create this project–just choose your favorite fabrics and get started! TIP: Use solid styrofoam balls instead of the kind with small holes …
On the search for some herb markers? Look no further than this simple craft project, Wooden Spoon Herb Markers. They’ll add a happy pop of color to the herb garden for only a few bucks. My mom was in town this weekend and we visited the local Peddlar’s Mall. I had been trying to decide …
When we moved into our house I knew thismuch about gardening. After 4 years, I’d say that now I know *thismuch*. Definitely an improvement, but still a long way to go. Why did it take 4 years to learn so little about gardening? In short, I worked alot and spent what DIY time was available …
Nancy, from A to Zebra Celebrations, was so sweet to invite us over to share at her blog today! We are beyond excited to be doing our first Guest Post about a Vintage Bridal Shower that I hosted for my {now} sister-in-law. You can check it out here. If you’d like more details on this …
Learn how to get grease off of vinyl siding with this simple step-by-step tutorial. This mixture will clean a grill’s oil splatter off vinyl siding. Often times, mistakes can come with being a new home owner. In our first home, we grilled near our house and unknowingly splattered grease and cooking oils all over the …
So… it’s no secret that I love IKEA! Seriously….my house is 90% IKEA furniture. One of my favorite IKEA pieces in my home is this white cabinet (no longer available) in my bedroom. Since the walls in my room are off-white, the cabinet tends to blend in so I wanted to add something to make …
How was your weekend? The Kentucky Derby was on Saturday and it was a rainy day at Churchill Downs. In fact, the whole weekend has been rainy here in the Bluegrass. Here’s to hoping for some sunshine soon. Over the last several weeks Mike and I have been doing some work outdoors. I am counting …