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when I first got married and had my daughter I found myself nursing with one hand and reading blogs on the other trying to find ideas to make my house a home, cook something yummy for dinner and look good while doing it; all on a budget. I'm your shortcut
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Recent Posts Tagged With 'diy'
Aug 06
We all love simple easy diy projects that add major impact to a party.. here's a great tutorial by martha stewart. you could use any color..go with any size.. and make a beautiful custom detail for your party! How to Make the Pom-PomsYou' (read full article)
cute diy ideas, diy, home and hostess, party details, tissue pom poms
Jul 31
I really feel like a few little details like these add such a special touch! even if you're just having a little get together with friends... simple easy touches like these show you care! plus they are adorable. :) DIY Pom Pom Napkin (read full article)
cute diy ideas, decorating, diy, diy miniature fabric flower garland, diy pom-pom napkin rings, entertaining details, home and hostess, party details, tutorials
Jul 20
Sophia's most recent fascination is all things kitchen... if i even walk into the kitchen she goes "whatcha cookin?? (with her own little accent that we aren't sure where it came from..haha) So for her birthday coming up i want  (read full article)
diy, kitchen play set, super-mom-motherhood
Jun 30
first off thanks for all the encouraging words and prayers on the crazy house drama!! moving is so stressful...but your prayers and well wishes have been felt! i'll keep you posted on how it's going. over the weekend i went to a friend's bridal s (read full article)
diy, home and hostess, pretty present packaging
Jun 25
I LOVE these ideas..and plan on incorporating them into our new house when we move in!! all images and tutorials via Pearl Street Interiors. Thanks for the fabulous inspiration! Make Shades out of Mini Blinds here's her inspiration photo.... (read full article)
diy, pelmet box tutorial, shades tutorial, tutorials, window treatments
Jun 20
we all need a dose of cuteness ever so often. here's some cute DIY ideas that i've come across in the lovely blog world. Mini Cupcake Stands via fingerprints on the fridge inspiration photo: Simple Felt Flower via food wine and mod (read full article)
cute diy ideas, diy
Jun 19
I love this table setting and video from Remodelista.com. simple, lovely and budget friendly ideas to kick your summer entertaining up a notch! take a vase or jar and load with fresh flowers from your garden (or from the store.. the more (read full article)
diy, home and hostess, outdoor entertaining, table setting
Jun 18
For all you last minute ladies out there still not sure what to do for your dad or hubby for father's day...consider this easy, budget friendly, super-hero themed care package from Jordan Ferney of Oh Happy Day! All you need to do is grab (read full article)
diy, Father's Day Gift
May 25
i love this Nursery by Megan of Megan creates! I found it via the fabulous Spearmint Baby blog from the Martha Stewart craft line...I lined the bottom of the pull-shades with it to add some interest. ...The c (read full article)
diy, home and hostess, Nursery
May 24
Always on the lookout for fabulous DIY ideas! and these are all cheap easy and lovely! Beaded Chandelier via dollarstorecrafts.com Alphabet Beanbags via dollarstorecrafts.com Express Necklace Knock-Off via lem (read full article)
diy
May 15
This home project has taken the blogging world by storm! it's everywhere!! and i love it. I can't help but love any project that involves a nail gun. hehe. I'm planning on doing this in my next house..somewhere. i haven't decided where haha. I j (read full article)
board and batten, diy, home and hostess, Inspiration
May 05
Take a look at these great diy ideas to make your home lovely! So many budget friendly ideas to make your house a home. you CAN do it all. ;) or just look at people who did. hehe. i'm fine just looking sometimes..haha. Handmade Headboard (read full article)
diy, home and hostess
May 02
An easy way to bring spring inside is to grab up some wild flowers (or from your local shop if you have a black thumb like me...most of the time. i kill flowers without even trying) place the flowers in whatever you have around the house! vases, (read full article)
diy, home and hostess
Apr 25
We all have events going on in our lives.. whether it's friends getting married...having babies.. anniversaries..birthdays!!..there are so many reasons to throw a party to celebrate..big or small. all weekend i've been posting about parties...som (read full article)
diy, home and hostess, Party Ideas
Apr 07
I love this site..i get so much inspiration from it! You should check it out! They have some amazing issues fulllllll of ideas to get you feeling creative or just pretty eye candy to look at. hehe. "Nonpareil Magazine is the result of a collabora (read full article)
diy, home and hostess
Mar 13
here are some lovely ones i found on centsationalgirl.com {1.} Chair Recovered {1.} Child's Room Redo {3.} Painted Thrift Store Desk {4.} Home Office do you have any before and after photos that are awe (read full article)
diy, home and hostess
Mar 12
I love DIY ideas.. especially these.. :) All found on the lovely www.creaturecomfortsblog.com click the title to follow the link! {1.} IRON-ON PILLOWCASE TRANSFERS {2.} DIY PAPER WRAPPED SOAPS {3.} PRINTABLE NOTE FLATS (read full article)
diy
Feb 03
.................................................................... Some fun and sweet diy ideas for Valentine's Day! I promised myself i wouldn't post these till it was at least February...it was hard but i did it! haha. I love Valen (read full article)
diy, super-mom-motherhood
Jan 28
how cute is this idea as a birthday present for grandma! found it on inchmark. a cute blog i happened to stumble upon. What grandmother doesn't like photos of her children and grandchildren! it's as simple as purchasing this photo holder. Be (read full article)
diy, gift ideas, super-mom-motherhood
Jan 19
A DIY projects theme (oooo yay!!) 1. diy cakestands photos from a bride to be...renee.. see her directions here! 2. Clay Conifers directions here! this is an image i picked up along the way can't remember where i (read full article)
diy, home and hostess