Blue so blue!

So while surfing craigslist I happen to run across this beautiful gem and I just have to have it. I had been wanting to add a pop of color to my white and black decor forever, but never found that wow piece. And I just knew this was it! It's beautiful tufted blue velvet in immaculate condition from the 1940s. My style has evolved throughout the years...

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How to make a number piñata!

Materials needed:-cardboard-scissors-marker-pencil-tape-Hot glue gun-flour-warm h2o-your choice of decorative paper1. Making the structure. Stack two pieces of cardboard together. Draw your number and then cut through the two layers of cardboard at the same time. We made our piñata 3 ft tall.2. Cut strips of cardboard for the edging. Our strips were...

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Spring Wreath

I took a wreath purchased at Goodwill for $1.99 and transformed it to my liking. I bought some flowers at the Dollar Tree and used some left over ribbon from my Christmas wreath. The letter "R" I also had. Materials used: Wreath ($1.99 @ Goodwill) Flowers ($2) Ribbon (already had) Letter (already had) Paint (already had) Tools Needed: Scissors Paint...

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Oatmeal Banana Cinnamon Smoothie

In my journey of trying to eat clean, I have been drinking a smoothie that has helped me in fighting off my morning hunger. This smoothie keeps me nice and full until lunch time. It's easy and simply delicious! Hope you enjoy as much as I do. Ingredients: 1/4 cup of oatmeal 1/2 of a banana (frozen) 3/4 cup of Almond Vanilla Milk Pinch of Cinnamon Combine...

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