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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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Aug 06

DIY Tissue Pom Poms

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

Sweet & Simple DIY's for Summer Entertaining

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

DIY Kitchen Play Set: Photo Inspiration & Links

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

Pretty Present Packaging on a Budget

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

Easy-Budget Friendly DIY Window Treatment Tutorials

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

Diy Ideas - "Cuteness Overload" Edition

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

Summer Entertaining: DIY Simple Summer Table Setting

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

DIY Father's Day Gift - Real Life Super Hero Supplies

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

Featured: A Budget Friendly Nursery

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

Pretty DIY Ideas

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)

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May 15

DIY Home Trend: Board and Batten + Blanqi Giveaway Winner Announced!

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

Lovely Home DIY Projects.

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 Around the House Lovely: Wild Flowers

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

DIY Party Details

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

Event DIY Tutorials and Downloads! Make your events picture perfect with these tips, tricks & freebies!

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

Before and After: Home Edition.... Get Inspired!!

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

Fabulous DIY Ideas!...& possible maternity model??

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)

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Feb 03

My Top Mama Picks - Sweet DIY Ideas for Valentine's Day

.................................................................... 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

Gift Idea for Grandma! So cute!

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

My Top Mama Picks - fun DIY Projects

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

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