Happy Monday!! It's Spring and so many people are expecting. So exciting!! Sometimes older siblings have a hard time adjusting to a new baby. Bring a little present for the big brother or big sister. And here are some free printable tags that you can print off to adorn their packages. And ...
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Great Ideas — 28 Before & After Projects!!
There's something so satisfying about creating a transformation. It can be big or small, but seeing a project transformed into your vision is what DIY is all about. Here are 28 Beautiful Before and After Projects -- check them out and see the transformations!! And check out the rest of the ...
Great Ideas — 28 Beautiful DIY Gift Ideas!
There are so many occasions to give gifts to those we love and appreciate. Some that are coming up soon are Teacher Appreciation, Mother's Day, Father's Day and of course, birthdays. And there's nothing that says you care as something handmade! Here are a few of the awesome Handmade Gift Ideas ...
Weekend Wrap Up — and $25 Target Gift Card!!
Welcome to the Weekend Wrap Up Party!! This week's giveaway is celebrating you! I was so happy to read all of the sweet comments on my post this morning about my 1905 Cottage Remodel project! This (giant) project has meant so much to me, and your kind comments have again reminded me how ...
Introducing My 2013 Project: Remodeling a 1905 Cottage!
Have you ever fallen in love with a ... house? I have to confess, this happened to me. I fell in love with a little cottage just around the corner from my home. It was built in 1905 -- and even though it's been remodeled over the years, its charm shines through. I was afraid someone would buy it, ...
Easy Slow Cooker BBQ Ribs!
Hello Tatertots and Jello friends! I'm Melissa from No. 2 Pencil, and I'm so happy to be here again. Today, I'm sharing an amazingly easy slow cooker recipe, Slow Cooker BBQ Ribs. Friends, this is the easiest way to make ribs, and they come out incredibly tender and flavorful. I love using my ...
Caring For Wood Floors – and How You Can Help Plant Trees with Pinterest
I love the wood floors in my new/old office. The floors are from 1905. They're beautiful pine -- with 15-foot planks. Each plank is free of knots -- turns out it's nearly impossible to buy that kind of wood now! Luckily the owners through the years had covered the floors with carpet, ...
My Favorite Spring Outfit and Win $250 Toward a New Spring Outfit for YOU!
Let's talk fashion! Let's talk Spring fashion! Even though it snowed here yesterday, or maybe because it did, I am even more excited and ready for Spring!! Last weekend we were in Southern California and it felt so good to wear sandals and capris. I can't wait for the warm weather. Do you ...
How to Make a DIY Wood Beaded Chandelier!!
When I was designing my new office, I knew I wanted to make a wooden bead chandelier as the focal point. I had a chandelier in mind -- the Arterior Maurice Chandelier -- that was between $1,600 - $2,000 to buy. I ended up making my own beaded chandelier for about $250 and it's bigger too -- 32 ...
Mother’s Day Prize Extravaganza — Win a Fabulous Prize for you AND your Mom!!
Happy Monday!! Mother's Day is coming up soon, and we want to honor YOU! Between the kids, spring break, house cleaning, yard cleanup, neighborhood parties, family life, the budget...we know things get a bit tiring right about now. With Mother's Day coming up, we couldn't think of a ...
Great Ideas — 19 DIY Build-It Projects!!
Sometimes you get the urge to make something -- but you need just a little inspiration to get started. That's what these 19 DIY build-it-yourself projects are for! There's nothing like making something with your own hands, or taking something discarded or worn and making it new again! I loved so ...
Great Ideas — 26 Decorative DIY Projects!!
Are you looking for a great weekend DIY project? Here are 26 ideas that you can complete in a weekend to freshen up YOUR home! DIY Serving Tray Art @ This Is My Happy Place DIY Antique Window @ Liz Marie Blog Chalkboard Pan Lamp @ Too Much Time On My Hands Build-a-Face Plates @ Nellie ...
Weekend Wrap Up Party — and Cut It Out Frames Giveaway!!
Welcome to the Weekend Wrap Up Party!! This week's giveaway is from Cut It Out Frames! They're one of my favorite places for home decor! This is the same company that makes the frames I used in my Family Gallery Wall. I love the shape of their frames. They come unfinished so you can ...
Make a Pegboard Organizational Wall!
Happy Friday!! Check out this Organizational Wall! I want to make your Friday even a little happier with a $200 giveaway to an awesome company - Cut It Out Frames. This is the same company that makes the frames I used in my Family Gallery Wall. I love the shape of their frames. They come ...
Free Printable Teacher Appreciation Bookmarks!
Hi, everyone! It's Amy from Positively Splendid again, I'm so glad to be back at Jen's place today to share another fun idea! With the calendar having now turned to April, it is hard to believe the end of the school year is just around the corner. With teacher appreciation gifts, and gifts for ...
