As I've talked about before, I like technology best when it brings people together, and I love it when it helps me bring my family closer. When we go on family vacations, often we take road trips, and in the car it it can seem like everyone's plugged in to their own device! But we've been trying a ...
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DIY How To Make Modern Planked Walls #1905Cottage
I was so inspired by the hall on the main floor of the 2012 Parade of Homes blogger house that I worked on last Summer! I knew that I wanted to do something similar in my 1905 cottage! (I changed mine a bit from what we did there.) I love this treatment because it adds architectural ...
Shutterfly Wood Wall Art and Master Bedroom Gallery Wall Sneak Peek!!
I've been hard at work on my master bedroom makeover, and as part of that project I'm adding a gallery wall (on both sides of a door). Last month my sister Wenderful and her family came out for a visit and I talked her into a family photo shoot! I have wanted a gallery wall in my master ...
Great Ideas — 21 Ways to Dress Up Your Walls
I was so inspired by all of the great projects this week, and today I wanted to feature some great ideas for wall decor. I'm right in the middle of a master bedroom re-do -- and so walls are on my mind! Check out these 21 ways to dress up your walls -- you'll be inspired, too! Old Window ...
We Did It! 24 Projects in 24 Hours!!
Last month I headed to Ohio along with Jeff Devlin, Mark from My Fix It Up Life, Shelley from House of Smiths and Gail from My Repurposed Life to attempt what seemed like an impossible task -- 24 projects in 24 hours and all on a LIVE video stream!! To be honest, I was more than a little nervous and ...
Great Ideas — 22 Colorful Projects to Make!
I love brightly colored projects. They're perfect for Summer! Here are some happy projects ideas that would be perfect to make this weekend. Be sure to click on the links to go directly to the tutorials. Collapsible Glue Gun Teepee @ Mommy is Coo Coo Game Night in a Bucket @ Raising up ...
Weekend Wrap-Up Party — and Silhouette Giveaway!
Welcome to the Weekend Wrap-Up Party!! This week's giveaway is from Silhouette! Surprise! You all know by now - I love Silhouette! They've just released some new products that look amazing. Check them out -- including kraft paper, glitter sketch pens, adhesive-backed cardstock, foil papers ...
Make a Slipcovered Headboard — An Easy Way to Change Up Your Bedroom!
I'm having such a fun time making over our master bedroom! I realized that it hasn't really been redone in about 9 years. Wow! I'm participating in something really exciting -- Jo-Ann and HGTV HOME™ Magic with Fabric & Trim challenge. And I only have 30 days to complete the room so I ...
Before & After DIY Contest Supporting Habitat for Humanity
I'm excited to partner with OPC The Better Half to host the Before & After DIY Contest supporting Habitat for Humanity!! You could win a $50 gift card to Lowe's, Home Depot, or Amazon, whichever you prefer AND a $100 donation to Habitat for Humanity in your honor! UPDATE -- ...
DIY Secret: How To Print Instagram Photos (on Post-it Notes and more!)
After my Post-It Note printing tips and my Post-it Note Chore Chart, I got a lot of questions about how to print Instagram photos like I used in my chore chart: I'll show you how I printed these Instagram photos for my chore chart, and then I'll give you a couple of other tips for ...
Silhouette Giveaway and 40% off Silhouette Supplies!!
Can you guys believe that it's almost AUGUST??? Where has the Summer gone? I would be sad, except that my favorite time of the year is coming up!! Halloween, followed by Thanksgiving and Christmas. I can't decide which one I love most. SO fun!! I am so excited to get started on holiay crafts and ...
My Favorite Photo Memory With My Kids (and enter to win a Sony VAIO Tap 20!)
I don't really have just one favorite memory ... I have lots of favorite memories with my kids! Today I'm going to share a photo that reminds me of a favorite memory ... and share a bit about how I'm now organizing my photos, and how you can win a Sony VAIO Tap 20, too! Here's my favorite ...
Make a Post-It Note Chore Chart (With Free Printables!)
Post it Chore Chart for any age When the Post-it Brand contacted me to make a DIY project using their products, I immediately thought of a chore chart. It's a project that I've been meaning to make and something that we really need around here. With kids ranging from elementary school through ...
30-Day Room Makeover with Jo-Ann and HGTV Home™!!
If you've been reading my blog for long you might know that I've been wanting to give my Master Bedroom a facelift for almost 4 years. It just seems like there are always projects that get moved up higher on the list. And it's a space that I've been struggling with. Do you have a space like that ...
Great Ideas — 20 Outstanding Outdoor Projects!
There were so many amazing projects linked up this week! The weather's just right for some outdoor projects, so I'm featuring 20 outstanding outdoor projects from all of the great ideas this week! Check out these awesome tutorials, and pop over and see all of the great ideas linked up. So many ...
