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• 9 Ideas for Pretty Pumpkins
  on Sep 13, 2011 in Holiday Fun Link Love Craft Ideas Inspiration
  This Halloween, if you want to go beyond your standard Jack-o-Lantern carving on a pumpkin – have I got some ideas for you!  Below are some of the beautiful ideas for decorating pumpkins that I have been collecting on my Fall Inspiration board...
• Eight “Put a Bird on it” Accessories
  on Sep 9, 2011 in Frugal Find Eight Great Options Gift Ideas
  I think we can all agree that birds on stuff has become quite the trend.  Birds are on everything – dishes, bedding, accessories.  The top searched item on my blog are my Bird Silhouette plates.  And I saw this video a while ago when...
• Cozy Living Rooms
  on Sep 7, 2011 in Inspiration
  As I said the other day, I am ready for fall.  And being ready for fall always makes me think about being cozy on cooler nights.  Last year I did a “Fall is Cozy” post and this year – since it is still on my mind – I thought I would...
• Scrappy Flower Fall Wreath
  on Sep 5, 2011 in Outdoor Ideas DIY Tips Craft Ideas
  I hope everyone is having a fantastic Labor Day weekend!  This is our “anniversary weekend” (what can I say we like to celebrate!) and we have enjoyed a very relaxing time with the Lil Man!  He is too much fun!  In between hanging...
• Is it too early to think Fall?
  on Sep 1, 2011 in Holiday Fun Link Love Inspiration
  Ok – the heat has finally gotten the better of me and I am ready for the cooler weather of Fall!  Is it too early to start thinking about leaves turning, crisp mornings and the general loveliness of a mild clear day?  No – I think not.&...
• Month by Month Onesie Tutorial
  on Aug 29, 2011 in Craft Ideas Gift Ideas
  Well there haven’t been a whole lot of crafty projects in my world this summer due to the fact that my hands have been full of the cutest baby in the world.  But I did do one.  I saw this project awhile ago at Joy is At Home.  And I...
• 7 Ideas On How To Use Trellis Patterns
  on Aug 26, 2011 in Link Love Inspiration
  Trellis patterns are all over!  The pattern of overlapping lines can be as simple as just diamonds and as complicated as the imperial pattern.  How can you use this classic pattern in your home?  Well, I have come up with seven ways to...
• Lil Man Update!
  on Aug 24, 2011 in random thoughts
  Have you guys missed me?  Sorry for my extended absence – but there has been a lot going on in my world!  :)  I know I owe an update on the Lil Man and then I will be getting back into the routine of regular blogging!  The lil...
• Side Table to Dog Bed {by Tammy @ Not Just Paper and Glue}
  on Aug 10, 2011 in DIY Tips Thrifty Revamps Guest Post
  Hey guys – back with another guest post for you guys today and I think you are going to love it!  Today’s guest post is from Tammy @ Not Just Paper and Glue.  I love Tammy – she quickly became one of my favorite bloggy friends. Ta...
• Design Trend - Little Fur Rugs {by Leslie @ The Design File}
  on Aug 8, 2011 in Decorating Obstacles Inspiration Guest Post
  Hey guys!  Sorry for the extended absence – we have had a ton of family and friends rotating through and I haven’t had any time to hop on the computer.  I haven’t even been on Pinterest for weeks until today!  And I know I owe yo...
• Custom Ticket Art {by Madigan @ Madigan Made}
  on Jul 21, 2011 in DIY Tips Craft Ideas Guest Post
  Today I have another great blogger to share with you guys!  Madigan from Madigan Made is with us today and she is a sweetie! Madigan is full of great ideas and easy DIY crafts and ideas.  Some of my favorites?  Well I loved this...
• Creative Paint Ideas for Baby’s Room {by Colleen @ Mural Maker & More}
  on Jul 18, 2011 in Decorating Obstacles Inspiration Guest Post
  Hey guys!  I am back again with another great guest post for you guys from one of my dear bloggy friends Colleen who blogs at Mural Maker & More.  Colleen is a fantastic artist and painter who creates the most beautiful murals! Here...
• Citrus Themed Glass Plates {by Brittany @ Pretty Handy Girl}
  on Jul 15, 2011 in Holiday Fun Craft Ideas Thrifty Revamps Guest Post Party Planning
  Ok today I have another great blogger back today to share some great ideas with you guys!   Brittany from Pretty Handy Girl is an amazing blogger, incredibly talented handy gal, and a great friend!  She has been incredibly supportive f...
• Green is Good!
  on Jul 13, 2011
  This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Sunkist Growers for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine.   Oranges to me are such a good summer fruit.  Portable, easy to share and sweet and delicious.  Some people don...
• Awesome DIY Ideas {by Allison @ House of Hepworths}
  on Jul 12, 2011 in DIY Tips Craft Ideas Thrifty Revamps Guest Post
  Now today I am excited to share a couple projects with you by Allison @ House of Hepworths!  Allison is super sweet and we got to know each other at Blissdom!  You can tell she is one of those down to earth people by the way she writes on h...
• How to Make Your Own Custom Graphic Prints
  on Jul 10, 2011 in Our Home DIY Tips Craft Ideas Thrifty Revamps Knockoff Knockout
  I am back today with another nursery related post – but this is one that you can use anywhere in your home.  I know if you are like me that you love all those adorable graphic prints that you have seen for sale or out on Pinterest.  In fa...
• Make Your Own Stamps {by Angie from The Country Chic Cottage}
  on Jul 8, 2011 in Link Love DIY Tips Craft Ideas Guest Post
  Hey guys!  I am so glad to share a great post from Angie @ The Country Chic Cottage.  Angie is one of the sweetest people and I have had the pleasure of hanging out with her in person.  Looking forward to hitting the thrift stores with...
• My Lil Man!
  on Jul 6, 2011 in random thoughts
  Hey guys!  Sorry for being away for so long but my Lil Man decided to show up a little earlier than anticipated!  Isn’t he precious!?!? I was due on July 5th but I started having contractions on the evening of the 26th.  Then the...
• How to Make Floating Book Shelves
  on Jun 26, 2011 in Our Home DIY Tips
  I can’t believe the overwhelming response on the floating book shelves that we did in the nursery!  I have been obsessed with that thought of these ever since I saw them in my inspiration room and I am so glad to see that I am not the only one...
• Think Pink!
  on Jun 25, 2011 in Inspiration
  With the upcoming arrival of our new Lil Man coming any day now, I have been surrounded with all things boys love!  Blues, greens, sports, fishing, cars … you name it – I have washed and folded it!  So I decided I wanted to spend a litt...