Welcome to the Weekend Wrap Up Party!! I can't believe summer's almost over! The Salt Lake Parade of Homes has started and the DIY Bloggers' House is open, so now we're headed out for a few fun days at Disneyland before school starts again -- I'm so excited about the giveaway this week -- ...
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Clear The Air Challenge!!
We moved to Utah almost exactly 10 years ago. I can't believe it's been that long!! I grew up back east -- in Michigan, New York and Connecticut, so living so close to the mountains amazes me every single day. I have noticed though that there is a lot of pollution here, especially in the winter. ...
DIY Blogger House — Reveal!!
Whew!! The house is ready. It has been a blast working on this project. I feel like it was a once-in-a-lifetime dream and frankly, I am a little emotional about it. I couldn't have wished for a better group of people to work with. My fun blogger friends Char, Lara, Shelley and Amy. Brian Clark is ...
Throw an Olympic Party — 12 party, games and food ideas!!
My family and I are having the best time watching all of the Olympic festivities!! I thought it would be fun to make some treats or plan a party around the Olympics for them to make the games even more memorable for my kids. Here are 12 ideas -- from full parties to last-minute food ideas that ...
Make a Duvet Cover from a Fabric Shower Curtain!
Have you ever had a project in your mind and then you just can't find what you are looking for? That's what I ran into with my guest room redo. For the bedding I knew I wanted a grey duvet cover that had some ruffles but not too many - so it wouldn't be too "girly". And I wanted it to be a plain ...
DIY Subway Tile Table Redo!!
I've been working on my outdoor space this year. Last month I made some DIY Subway Tile Planters and a privacy screen out of old doors that were sitting in my garage. I had an outdoor table in my yard that was very weathered and worn. And since I am working on my tiling skills (I bought a tile ...
Great Ideas — 20 Colorful Projects to Brighten Up YOUR Home!
There's something about a COLORFUL Project that makes my heart happy. *** And there have been so many colorful ideas linked up this week at the Weekend Wrap Up Party! *** I had to share a few of my favorites today!! Anthropologie-Inspired Pendant @ At Home on the ...
Great Ideas — 15 Festive Olympic Projects and Activities!!
The Olympics just kicked off --- celebrate this awesome event with some great ideas!! DIY Olympic Torch @ Uncommon Designs Online Olympic Ring Bracelets @ Jacolyn Murphy Olympic Shoes @ kiki and company ...
Weekend Wrap Up Party — and Bliss Jewelry Giveaway!
Welcome to the Weekend Wrap Up Party!! This week, we've got a super cute giveaway from Bliss Jewelry! Bliss Jewelry specializes personalized, hand-stamped, sterling silver necklaces -- they're gorgeous and meaningful! One lucky reader will win a personalized necklace of their choice from ...
DIY Blogger House Update and Sneak Peek!!
I have spent the week with the AWESOME DIY Blogger House team, getting ready for the big Parade of Homes reveal. (me and Jess from Cox's Corner) It's almost done. And I am SO excited!!! (Vintage Doors turned amazing arbor (it matches the front door) by the amazing Cynthia Bee) There are so ...
Kiwi Crate — Kid Crafts and Fun!!
Kiwi Crate - Kid crafting activity! I love surprises! And what is cooler than a company that sends out a different crafty kit out each month for kids to use. And -- shhhhh, don't tell your kids, but the activities actually teach them too!! We had a great time testing out Kiwi Crate. ...
Phone Photography: What’s Your Favorite Camera Pic?
I've been using my phone for snapshots for a long time. I'm trying to get better and compose even my snapshots like a pro -- as if I were carrying my Instamatic. But I've always been frustrated at the cameras built into my phones. So when Microsoft offered to send me a new Nokia Lumia 900 ...
How to Make a Painted Greek Key Rug!!
I love graphic shapes. I found a geometric rug that I loved -- but it was $2500. So I decided to make a my own geometric rug, and I love the Greek Key pattern. I made a geometric rug for under $80 using a simple cotton rug, paint and ScotchBlue Painter's Tape. I had a pillow I used for my ...
Winners of The Great Pinterest Hunt!!
We knew the day would come... The Great Pinterest Hunt has come to a close {for now.} On behalf of all of the fabulous blogs involved, WhipperBerry, I Heart Naptime, Craftaholics Anonymous, Ucreate, Tatertots & Jell-o, Inspired by Charm, I Heart Organizing and Chef in Training, we thank you all ...
10-Minute Spray Painted Shoe Makeover!
I love bright colors in the Summer. So I thought it might be fun to try spray painting some kind of blah black shoes to give them a summertime update! I shuffled through my paint bin and found some Valspar Pink Burst spray paint. Perfect!! (I taped off the inside of the shoes with painter's ...
