Fun – olutions
Okay, I know that word does not really work. But when I hear the word “resolution” I think of things like “drink more water, and less Dr. Pepper” or “Go to the gym instead of binge watching Mad Men on...
View ArticleWell…This is Embarassing.
Yep, there it is. The Craft Closet in all its glory. My husband thinks that crafting is my number one hobby, and buying craft supplies is my number two hobby. Or addiction. Whatever. He also asked me...
View ArticlePantry Door Line Up
SO as most of you know I have been doing a lot of painting for our friends at Rafterhouse. I have shared some of the doors on Instagram, if you aren’t following us, you should!...
View ArticleDIY Valentines Day Inspiration
I know we still have a month, but if you are like me, this holiday sneaks up on you and the night before you stay up all night making DIY favors for your kids to pass out. Sigh… So let’s get one step...
View ArticleOur Favorite Organizing Tools
It’s the middle of January, and I’ve still got the organizing itch. How ’bout you? The closet is coming along, and I’ve even found time to get in a few more projects! Even if you’ve lost your zest for...
View ArticleDIY Valentines Garland
Ok friends, I have a super simple Valentines Day garland for you. I mean, super simple and cheap! Here is what you need… Paper Doilies – I got mine at Safeway in the baking section for $1.99 for 40...
View ArticleFall Fluff – Up
Decorating for the seasons and / or holidays is not one of my strengths. Okay, let me rephrase that. Cleaning up the decorations that I have put up for the seasons and / or holidays is not one of my...
View ArticleNursery Re-do
Baby Benson is 16 months now and when we moved I really didn’t decorate his room. He will be out of his crib in the next 6-8 months so I am setting out to create a cozy space for him and his brothers...
View ArticleMy Favorite Sewing Links…Plus a Sneak Peek!
Ahhhh! Less than a month until the Vintage Market! And silly old me promised to wear a vintage inspired dress. Oh, and I have to actually MAKE the dress. Don’t worry, I won’t disappoint. I’m actually...
View ArticleFelt Ball Mobile
I saw this amazing project on Instagram and knew I had to create it for Baby Benson’s nursery/big boy room. So I ordered the felt balls from www.hellomaypole.bigcartel.com and got started! What you...
View Article6 Adorable Vintage Inspired Halloween Costumes for the Kiddos
Halloween is coming quick! This year, thanks to Costco, both of my kiddos picked out plain ole mass produced costumes “Mommymommymommymommy I haaaaaaave to be a pirate princess! SHE HAS A SWORD!” I’m...
View ArticleTwistie Hair Tutorial
First, i just have to put this out there – I feel pretty stupid writing this post. Trust me, no one I know is asking me for beauty tips! But I got so many complements on my hair at the market that I...
View Article5 Reasons You Should Go Make Something Right Now
Let’s face it – these days, we are all busybusybusy. Soccer practice and dance recitals and church and work and dinner and playdates and game night and on and on and on! Taking time to MAKE something?...
View ArticleWatch Out For Little Gobblers….
Last week, we got a little surprise here in sunny AZ. Water fell from the sky. And then it kept falling for like three days. These crazy little outside lovers got a wee bit stir crazy, and Mama had to...
View ArticleYarn Wrapped Heart Valentines
Seriously, I think it should be illegal to have Thanksgiving so late in the month. I STILL feel behind! Can it really be February already? Will I ever stop using the phrase “can it really be (insert...
View ArticleTomato Basil Parmesan Soup
It’s been cold here in Phoenix this week…. And by that I mean in the 60′s (sorry/not sorry rest of the country). Cool weather is the perfect reason to bust out the dutch oven and make a big pot of my...
View ArticleLove Notes Part 1
Ahhhh…February, the month of love. The month when all the Fry’s stores have huge “Valentines Express” tents set up outside for the hapless husband or boyfriend who forgets that it is Valentines month...
View ArticleDIY Vintage Napkins
Whether you are aware of it or not, the first thing you notice when you attend a party or event are the details. Details are what sets apart a party from a soiree (don’t you love that word?)! One of...
View ArticleLove Notes Part 2
Yeah…I know, Valentine’s Day is so over. But LOVE is endless! (gag if you want to) And I still have dozens of pink glittered hearts hanging around left over from this project. The hubby and I spent the...
View ArticleFlyswatter (Splat!) Painting
If you live on the East Coast/polar vortex, you have to promise not to be mad at me when I write this next sentence. The weather here in AZ has been outrageously gorgeous, like 80′s gorgeous. In fact,...
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