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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
Some good friends of ours recently got married.. ben was supposed to be in the wedding but we thought i was going to pop any second with these bad contractions so we didn't want to risk it. it was a gorgeous wedding and if i weren't having contracti (read full article)
So it's a day past my due date...and my baby updates i get via e-mail have been mocking me congratulating me on the new arrival...little do they know i'm still suffering it through. contractions that make me bend over in pain have been coming on and (read full article)
I came across these fabulous inspiration boards over at Santa Barbara | Chic They are amazing. be sure to check out their archive of inspiration boards.. they are full of great ideas to get you feeling creative! Whether you are planning (read full article)
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)
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)
Most of you have probably heard of the amazing Amy Atlas. Her dessert tables are famous for being absolutely stunning! Here's just a few favorites.... Now i'm guessing her budget is a weee bit more than mine or yours... but she is pe (read full article)
So as i attempt to distract myself from my contractions i decided to build a village... haha. if this doesn't break my water i don't know what will! ;) i'm now 70% effaced, 2cm dilated. the doctor said that with this progressio (read full article)
Jack and Izzy is one of my favorite blogs.. and i love the theme she chose for her son's 2nd birthday party! Check out all of these fun details! how precious are those car cut outs?? i love this activity that she had the kids do (read full article)
My Top Mama Picks: Fabulous Etsy Finds We all know how i love a wall full of frames!! But sometimes it can be a little to much to have family photos in all your frames....so why not fill up some of those frames with these fabulous prints that i'v (read full article)
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)
So we close on our house on thursday and are renting back from our buyers for 2 weeks before we move into our new house! So besides packing up the house i've been trying to develop a concept for each room so that when we move in we have some sort of (read full article)
Here's the article i wrote that was printed in Lakehomes and Lifestyle magazine. with all of this fabulous weather it's the perfect time to get outside and enjoy time with family and friends!! "The internet is full of amazing tips, tutoria (read full article)
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)
this Sail Boat Party is full of adorableeeeee details. be sure to check out all of the hard work that the mama from Busy Bee Birthday Shop put into this party for her son! i especially love the "fish" and chips and the gummy sharks/life preserv (read full article)
Here's another installment of before shots of our new house...since we don't move for another few weeks...all i can do is plan plan plan so when we actually get in the space....we can make things happen before baby #2 arrives!! ah! crunch time. (read full article)
Right now i'm in the middle of planning our kitchen renovation in the new house. I am wanting this kitchen to be really organized...a place for everything..so that i can be really efficient while i chase the bambinos around! We are price sh (read full article)
I love these color inspiration picks from tart house! sometimes it's hard to know what color scheme you want to go with...but her picks show you that inspiration can come from anywhere!! a favorite fabric or items you own. Right now i'm in the (read full article)
Ever since we moved to Pittsburgh i wanted to find a salvage yard to explore!! they are gold mines! Transformed pieces from a salvage yard/garage sale/reuse center can end up being a favorite piece in your home...and part of the fun is the bargain h (read full article)
I fell in love with the nursery that the cuties over at younghouselove created!! came across it through a favorite blog.. spearmint baby. be sure to hop on over there and check them out! I love how she documented every last deta (read full article)
Myhomeideas.com shared some great tips on transforming a guest bedroom on a budget!! if you are lucky enough to have a spare bedroom...stop it from being the catch all space and really utilize the space! Follow these tips to turn your storage s (read full article)
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