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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Everything Needs an Inspiration

The first thing in my dining room was my dining table, chairs, and the painting you see as my inspiration photo. My mom gave this to me as a gift when I first moved into my new home. I just started pulling colors from this photo and worked around it.  My light fixture used to be a generic light fixture that would be found in most...

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Egg Hunt...Coming Soon.

Easter is just around the corner, so we created this FREE printable for you to print, frame, and use as Easter decor. Enjoy!...

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Flocked Christmas tree

Although, it isn't the season for Christmas trees, I still wanted to share my DIY Flocked Christmas tree from 2013.  You can easily buy flocked Christmas trees from a Christmas tree store, but  DIYs can be fun. Here’s how to easily create the beauty of a winter wonderland right on your old shabby tree. Materials needed:    -Wall...

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DIY Style-Chalk Finish Paint

I have these two old stools that my boys use as their dinner chairs, to get something from the counter, to watch Mom make dinner or to help make an espresso drink. ;) These stools were calling for a DIY project. I have been wanting to try this Chalk Finish Paint, the stools were perfect! I've seen Annie Sloan Chalk paint but it is pricey....so when...

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Baseball Curtain Tie-Backs

My Boys' room is a vintage sports theme that is still underway. I do want I can and when I can. They are very active three year old boys that enjoy the game of baseball, basketball, football, etc. They love it all! I wanted something that would tie back their curtains, so in the day-time I could have them pulled to the side to let some light in. With...

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Basket Detail ***UPDATE***

Earlier I posted a picture of my plain brown weaved basket that I had added some detail to. I was not pleased  with the outcome. I felt like it still needed some more detail to balance out the basket. All I had to do was bring out the brush and some acrylic paint. I didn't really have a plan, I just kept painting until I felt like it was complete.  ...

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Repurpose for Decor

PotteryBarn is one of my favorite inspiration go to places, and of course I say inspiration because honestly their stuff is just too expensive for my liking. I get their magazine every season and happened to see some pretty cool decorative pieces and thought hey these look like those 80's pendant lights I've seen at my local Habitat for Humanity Store....

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Personalize a Towel

I am super bad at choosing gifts for people, I over analyze and think way to hard on what to get them. I always think: Do they really need this? Would they even use or like this? Is this in my budget? Etc.etc. So, when it came to buying a gift for my nephew who was turning 1, I knew I had to get him something he would actually use and could be useful....

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Inexpensive DIY Headboard

If there's a will , there is a way! I've seen numerous diy headboards on Pinterest that use wood and that's awesome if you want a permanent shape or don't care to spend a little more on supplies. But I used a substitute that works brilliantly. CARDBOARD! Yup I went to my local hardware store and asked associate if they had any spare heavy duty cardboard...

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Glam Your Laundry Room

Accessorizing Your Laundry Room Although, it may seem like the laundry room is the least important room in the house, I wanted mine to shine. I felt the need to accessorize it, paint it, and make it glamorous that way it would make doing laundry more FUN! Just a theory of mine. It's just about complete, still need a counter top on top of washer...

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Sharpie Mugs!

Here's the method: All you need is a sharpie (any color) and a porcelain dish that you want to permanently alter. You can even use super cheap mugs from the dollar store to create gifts or party favors. Just draw on the surface of your mug and bake it for 30 minutes at 350 degrees. Allow them to cool completely before washing or using.&nb...

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