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Great Ideas– 25 Fabulous How to Projects {DIY}

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The Holiday season is quickly approaching and some of you might need some extra motivation to finish those LINGERING projects.  ...Or maybe you need motivation to update your home??  Either way check out these AMAZING DIY's!  MOTIVATION GUARANTEED!  This is just a taste of some of the AMAZING How-TO  projects that were linked up -- be sure to head over and see them all. There were so many … [Read more...]

Weekend Wrap up Party — and In Between Laundry giveaway!!

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It's Friday!! I am so excited to party with you!! This week's giveaway is from a mom who believes in more than just eating at the dinner table. Erin from In Between Laundry  Erin has created a book that allows you to ask questions and interact as a family.  Good 'ol fashion family talk.  Nothing, more important than communication with your family.  ...And have you counted how many … [Read more...]

Fall Project — Make Painted Address Pumpkins {tutorial}

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Here's a little project I made the other day. I had picked up these cool Nickel Address Numbers awhile ago, intending to make a new address sign for the front of my house. But when I saw a good deal on pumpkins, I thought it would be fun to make a little Family Address pumpkin vignette for my front porch. {and when I'm done I can take them off and make another project with the … [Read more...]

Three Halloween Pillows {tutorial}

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I am really into grey and white Halloween decor this year. I decided to make some Halloween pillows to compliment this color scheme with a modern twist. Aren't these fonts fun?? I also love all of the Silhouette projects that have been going around the past few years, and I thought it would be fun to make a "Pretty Witch" silhouette. {I'm not a big gory Halloween lover, I like the "happy" … [Read more...]

Great Ideas — 25 Fall Wreaths!!

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Felt Flower Wreath @ Nest of Posies Brass Thumbtack Wreath @ Madigan Made  Yarn Wreath with Felt Flowers @ Home Stories A2Z … [Read more...]

Stenciled Napkin Pillows for my banquette — with Royal Design Studios!! {tutorial}!!

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 I have been on a bit of a stenciling kick this summer... I stenciled a Chevron rug,  a Spray Painted Circle Rug, and then I tackled my kitchen window with some Faux Roman Shades and some painted pillows for my kitchen banquette. And yesterday I stenciled this rug for my family room -- only with thicker stripes!! It turned out SOOO good!! I'll be sharing that soon.  … [Read more...]

Stenciled Circle Rug Tutorial {Spray Paint Project}

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Have I ever mentioned that I have a slight obsession with the Disney Show "Good Luck Charlie"?  I was sick last Spring and spent about 5 hours straight watching it in some sort of "Good Luck Charlie" marathon - lol! I adore the use of color in the "Good Luck Charlie" house!! Like their turquoise couch! So fun. I developed a bit of a crush on the rug from that set. … [Read more...]

How to Install Decorative Doorknobs {Kitchen Sneak Peek}!!

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I love my aqua-ish door, but I wanted a really cool doorknob to jazz it up a little.  I looked at every hardware store and all I could find was Oil Rubbed Bronze, Nickle, Chrome or the ever-popular Brass {which I have all over my house}. I really wanted a crystal or ceramic knob. And I did find some crystal knobs but at over $100 per set, they were a little out of my price range. Then … [Read more...]

"Summer Social" Guest Project — Make DIY Corbels out of Scrap Wood!!

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  Hey! I am Stacy from Not JUST A Housewife and I LOVE power tools! I also love to make things out of nothing.  I recently redecorated my hallway and I wanted to have an old corbel to use as a shelf. I knew that a vintage one would be super pricey so I looked online to see about a new one. They are anywhere between $60 to $300+!!!! Crazy huh? So I thought to myself, there … [Read more...]

"Summer Social" Guest Project — Simple Outdoor Decorating {bring your inside style…out}!!

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Hi!  Shelley here, from The House of Smiths! I'm SUPER excited to be guest posting over here on the good ol' TT&;J blog! Jen and I are really close friends, and to say that she has kept me "sane" through this crazy roller coaster known as "the blog world" would be a complete understatement. We're a perfect compliment as friends. Jen's the calm, cool, collected girl...and … [Read more...]