Have you seen those Orb Chandeliers at all of the high-end stores?? I love their shape and modern look. Shelley from House of Smiths and I went on a blogging trip a couple of months ago and we were chatting about all of the projects that we still want to accomplish in our homes. We both love the ...
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Free Printables: Easy Post-it Note School Planning Wall
Easy Post-it Note School Planning Wall I'm finishing the big Master Bedroom Makeover this week -- I'm excited to show you the final results this week at a FUN Jo-Ann HGTVhomemagic #Pinterest party August 22nd 9 p.m. EST/6 p.m. PST! We will show off our rooms and there will be prizes too! I hope ...
Great Ideas — 20 Ways to Get Organized for Fall!
20 Organizing Ideas My kids go back to school tomorrow. And I am planning on tackling some organizing projects while they are at school. I can't wait to declutter, organize and work on some Fall projects!! Here are 20 great ways to get organized for Fall!! DIY Inspiration Board @ This Is ...
Great Ideas — 21 Colorful Projects
Nothing makes me happier than a COLORFUL and happy project. Here are 21 projects that put a smile on my face. Laminate Furniture Painting Guide @ Classy Clutter DIY Lacquer Bobble Necklaces @ The Homes I Have Made via Positively Splendid Fabric Covered Books @ Two Twenty One ...
Link Party Palooza and Sassy Steals’ KitchenAid Mixer Giveaway! ($349 Value!)
It's Friday!! Remember, starting last week, I'm super-sizing the Weekend Wrap-Up Party! Now it's the ... We're combining the popular parties at I Heart Nap Time, Lil' Luna, Somewhat Simple, Tatertots & Jello and Today's Creative Blog to make a giant link party. You'll only have to link up ...
StayMade — Super Smart Kids Bedding!
Sometimes I come across an idea that is so cool, I just need to share it! Have you ever heard of Kickstarter? It's a site that let's people take their ideas and turn them into products that people can use! Right now there is a cool invention on Kickstarter called StayMade. StayMade is a cute, smart ...
Back to School Giveaway — 1 Camera and 3 Gift Cards. Yay!
It's Happening! Back to School time is here. Capture the fun memories of growing kids with a NEW CANON CAMERA OR win one of 3 - $50 gift cards to Amazon. It's easy to enter! Oh and share it with friends to get bonus entries! Cool. ...
How to Make Easy Envelope-Back Pillow Covers (with Cording)!
This is easy sewing -- if I can do it, you can do it! I have always loved the look of corded pillows, but as a beginning sewer I've been afraid to make them because they seemed so out of my skill range. As part of our bedroom redo for the HGTV Home™ fabric and trim Challenge, I knew I ...
Back To School: Get Organized with an Easy School Planning Wall!
With kids from elementary school through college, we've learned a thing or two about how to help our kids stay organized for school. Check out our school planning wall For a schedule or calendar, it's easiest to see everything at once, nice and big! That's where our new school planning wall idea ...
Great Ideas — 22 Ways to Dress Up Your Walls (Part 2)!
I've spent the week working on my Bedroom Redo, and so walls are on my mind. I loved these Wall Display Ideas that were linked up this week. I hope they give you as much inspiration as they did for me! Broken Frame to Instagram Display @ Balancing Home Rearranged Kitchen Wall @ The ...
Great Ideas — 23 Back To School Ideas (part 2)
My kids go back to school in about a week! So my mind is starting to turn toward Fall. Here are 23 FUN ideas to celebrate Back to School!! Making Math Fun @ Sew-Crafty Kids Notebook & Clipboard Makeover @ A Bubbly Life Back to School Reading Log @ Somewhat Simple Pencil Party ...
(New!) Link Party Palooza (Weekend Wrap-Up Party) – And Silhouette CAMEO Giveaway!
Happy Friday night! As I promised last week, starting tonight I'm super-sizing the Weekend Wrap-Up Party! We're combining the popular parties at I Heart Nap Time, Lil' Luna, Somewhat Simple, Tatertots & Jello and Today's Creative Blog to make a giant link party. You'll only have to link ...
How to Upholster a Chair Seat and Our Master Bedroom Nook – Sneak Peek!
We moved to Utah from the Bay Area, where we had a 1970's-era house that we completely remodeled. We were so excited to move to a home with more room for our 3 growing kids. And our master bedroom in our new home was a nice big space. I always meant to work on my bedroom but somehow I never got ...
Chunky Monkey Protein Smoothie – A Great After School Snack or Quick Breakfast!
Chunky Monkey Smoothie Hi Tatertots & Jello friends! It's Melissa from No. 2 Pencil, and today I'm sharing a delicious protein packed smoothie that you and your kiddos are going to love! We are gearing up for back to school, and smoothies are so popular in our house. We make ...
Making My Home More Energy Efficient!
As part of the Lowe's Creative Team, one of our August challenges was Making Our Home More Energy Efficient. I know this isn't a sexy topic, but it really is one that is important and one that I wanted to tackle. When we were doing the BIG demolition and construction at the 1905 Cottage, we ...
