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DIY Basket Pendants

Posted on June 17, 2013 // 7 Comments

When we built our home 3 years ago, we didn't give much thought to the lighting. We went with all standard builder grade lighting knowing that we would most likely switch it all out later. Well, here we are 3 years later, one year before we put our house up for sale, switching out the lights. I have been searching for pendant lights for quite some … [Continue reading...]

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Inspire Me Linky Party #15

Posted on June 13, 2013 // 35 Comments

Welcome to the Inspire me linky party everyone! First let's start out with some of my favorite picks from last week. Be sure to visit Jennifer, Tonya, & Mandy’s blogs because we all pick different features from the linky parties! & remember once you link up to one of our blogs it shows up on all 4 blogs!! Have … [Continue reading...]

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DIY Wire Art Display

Posted on June 13, 2013 // 17 Comments

After we painted our entryway, living room, Dining room, & kitchen a shade of white a few weeks ago I immediately realized that I needed to add some color and art back into our space. I have been dreaming up this DIY art display for some time now to hang prints from wire that is attached to the wall. I had a few different versions in my head, … [Continue reading...]

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Open Shelving Dreaming

Posted on June 11, 2013 // 23 Comments

We are putting our current house on the market in the next year & moving home to Michigan in a year and a half. So basically in our current home we are kind of living like we are renting because we can't do many dramatic changes, we have to make things more neutral and less taste specific. Well, I have DIY urges daily so this has been no bueno. … [Continue reading...]

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DIY Burlap Messenger Bag

Posted on June 10, 2013 // 11 Comments

So, a few days ago while browsing through Hobby Lobby, after I had just booked my ticket home to Michigan to meet my nephew. I leave next week & I'm so excited to meet the little guy! Anyways I was thinking about what kind of carry on I was going to take on my flight that would fit all of the items I wanted to bring on the plane when I came … [Continue reading...]

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Favorite Things Friday

Posted on June 7, 2013 // 9 Comments

Happy Friday friends! I hope you had a great week this week. I am hoping that tropical storm Andrea doesn't rain on our parade all weekend because this little lady has some outdoor projects to do! This week I also spent a lot of time cleaning out our front bedroom because it's getting a little makeover, can't wait to share more with you! Anyways on … [Continue reading...]

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Inspire Me Linky Party #14

Posted on June 6, 2013 // 19 Comments

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Happy Thursday my friends. Today was spent cleaning out our front guest bedroom {the room that collects all of my home decor hoard} If you live near me I would check our local GoodWill tomorrow.. there may be some new pretty goodies there haha. I am doing a makeover on the room so I am starting with a clean slate. Last weeks party was awesome like … [Continue reading...]

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25 Dreamy Laundry Rooms

Posted on June 5, 2013 // 8 Comments

Let's face it. Doing laundry is no ones favorite thing to do. Unless you have that folding thing that Sheldon from The Big Bang Theory has, & then it's a little bit more fun, but it's still not something that you beg to do. Well, I might be wrong again. I found 25 amazing laundry rooms that may change your mind about the tedious chore & may … [Continue reading...]

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Paisley Or Polkadots – Giveaway

Posted on June 4, 2013 // 37 Comments

It's giveaway time! Today's giveaway is brought to you by Liz from Paisley Or Polkadots on Etsy. She is giving away one of these lovely headwraps {adult size or baby size for the littles} that you see me wearing in this post. How nice of her! I have been wearing my head wrap so much! It's seriously the best hair accessory with so many different … [Continue reading...]

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DIY Book Page Rope Bowl

Posted on June 3, 2013 // 28 Comments

I feel like I have a lot of decorative bowls that simply do not fit my decor style anymore. I didn't want to throw this particular bowl out so I came up with an idea to update it that gave it a whole new look that earned it a spot back in our home again. This DIY book page rope bowl didn't take too long to make & for me it was practically free … [Continue reading...]

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Favorite Things Friday

Posted on May 31, 2013 // 7 Comments

Happy Friday!! I hope this week was a good one for you, but I'm sure you are like me, & you are happy to see Friday come! This week was really good, one of my best friends had her baby {a squishy little boy who I'm obsessed with} & I ate taco bell at midnight one night {not my greatest moment, but it tastes so good late at night don't you … [Continue reading...]

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Inspire Me Linky Party #13

Posted on May 30, 2013 // 44 Comments

Welcome to the weekly Friday linky party everyone! I hope you are all having a great week & I'm looking forward to seeing what you have been up to. Last week there were tons of creative & yummy posts linked up that I'm excited to share with you. Be sure to visit Jennifer, Tonya, & Mandy’s blogs because we all pick different … [Continue reading...]

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Wood Plank Chair Makeover

Posted on May 29, 2013 // 22 Comments

Once in a while I will pick up a piece of furniture & get it home & ask myself "why did I pick this piece up?" I mean the seats broken, it's a small chair, & obviously no one liked it enough to not leave it in the trash. I always have this urge in me to make everything I see that's not so pretty, pretty again. I always challenge myself … [Continue reading...]

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Favorite Things Friday

Posted on May 24, 2013 // 6 Comments

I really don't know why I took a few weeks off from sharing my favorites on Fridays, but I missed it! I love sharing my favorite finds every week & I love when you guys share your favorites with me too. If you blog your favorites be sure to link your posts below so I can see them! This week has been such a crazy busy week as far as projects go. … [Continue reading...]

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Inspire Me Linky Party #12

Posted on May 23, 2013 // 22 Comments

Welcome to this weeks linky party! I hope you are all having a great week. I have been doing so many little projects around the house I feel like a little worker bee. We are working on our backyard {finally sprucing it up after living here for 3 years!}, & a few other little odds and ends projects. Can't wait to show you all everything! … [Continue reading...]

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Simple Mason Jar Kitchen Organizer

Posted on May 22, 2013 // 9 Comments

Mkay. I have been such a bad blogger. I painted our living room, dining room, kitchen, & entryway about 2 weeks ago now & I still have not shown you updated pictures on my blog. I have been posting all of these things, but not the new paint color. Who does that? One of the reasons is the new color on the walls made me want to start clean … [Continue reading...]

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