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First Birthday Mustache Bash!
I know probably every parent feels like the first year flies by, but I really can't believe that Cooper is one. ONE! It seems like just yesterday that I was announcing his birth here on the blog, and showing you precious photos of Beckett meeting his new little brother for the very first time {those photos still bring tears to my eyes!}. A couple of weekends ago we invited all of our family, and our friends with kids near Cooper's age, to help us celebrate this milestone birthday with a ... View the Post
{one room challenge} Laundry List: Week 2 Update
The first week of the One Room Challenge has already come and gone, so it's time to check in on the laundry and linen closet makeover. Last week I showed you the concept and design plans, and this week I want to talk about the specifics, including what was working and what wasn't in the former space, and what's on the to do list. But first, you probably want a progress update. Let's see...I caught up on about 6 loads of laundry. {Nothing like having to disconnect the washer ... View the Post
A Serving Bowl Becomes a Thanksgiving Turkey
You guys probably know by now how much I love coming up with creative ways to upcycle belts. I've used them to create hanging shelves, drawer pulls, basket labels, a closet organizer, and even wrapped a belt around a lampshade. But you'll never believe what I did with belts this time around... I used them to turn a plain serving dish into a Thanksgiving turkey! Seriously cute right?! I'll show you the just how easy it is to make your own turkey with belt tail feathers, and then at the ... View the Post
Christmas Tablescapes for Every Style
I love to set a pretty and festive table, but it's got to be easy and inexpensive! Oh, and modern. And colorful. I bet none of that surprises you at all! Today I'm joining with a crazy talented group of bloggers to bring you a dozen holiday table setting ideas. You'll find inspiration for every style, and lots of tips for creative ways to repurpose the decor you already have to set a table that will wow you guests! This post contains some affiliate links for your convenience. If you buy ... View the Post
{one room challenge} Lighten the Load: Laundry Room Week 3 Update
Week 3 of the One Room Challenge - the half way point. Does that mean I am supposed to be half way done with my laundry and linen closet makeover? I sure hope not! But this week I do have some real progress to show off - and it's all about lightening up the space! If you'd like to start from the beginning - you can see the design plans and rendering for the space here, and the Week 2 update here. Let's start with the obvious - the LIGHT! I've had my eye on the black metal ... View the Post
DIY Chalkboard Clipboards + 3 More Back to School Projects
Happy Friday, friends! I am so excited because today I have three other fabulous ladies joining me for Five Minute Friday, and we are bringing you four back to school projects that you can complete in - you guessed it - five minutes! Simple Book Covers by A Prudent Life | Apple Teacher Gift by Dolen Diaries Chalkboard Clipboards by Blue i Style | School Files by Addicted 2 DIY Chalkboard Clipboards Featuring Kids' Artwork Both of my boys attend preschool two days a week in a ... View the Post
{shopping for style} Great Resources for Affordable Decorative Knobs & Pulls
Changing out hardware is one of the easiest ways to refresh the look of your space without investing a lot of time or money. Decorative knobs and pulls are like jewelry for your furniture and cabinets, and just like the accessories we choose for ourselves, they can be understated or can make a bold statement about our style and personality. By simply updating your hardware, you can adopt the latest trend or capture a period-specific style. Best of off all, it requires minimal commitment and can ... View the Post
{one room challenge} Ironing Out the Kinks: Laundry Room Week 4 Update
Welcome back to another week of our One Room Challenge laundry/linen closet makeover. We're at week 4 of this 6 week challenge, and we've come to the point in the process where we're checking some of the more labor intensive items off of the list, but everything is taking a little longer than I'd like and there's a lot of problem solving and adapting along the way. I call this the "ironing out the kinks" week. Before I show you what we accomplished this week, let me remind that our ... View the Post
Organizing Ideas for Every Room of the House
Does the start of the new year make you want to purge and organize ALL THE THINGS? Well, you're in luck because today I've got more than 100 organizing ideas for every room of the house to literally help you organize all the things! Each month I join with a talented team of bloggers to bring you the best of the best from each of our blogs, and this month we've rounded up our favorite organizing tips and tricks! I'd also love to send you a free copy of my e-book that outlines 10 simple ... View the Post
The Ultimate Target-Themed Birthday Party
Target is my happy place! When I was in law school and stressed about papers and exams, strolling around Target (even when I had no money to shop) was like my own personal form of therapy. Years later, as a new mom, people would advise me to sleep when the baby slept... but instead I often preferred to push a sleeping baby around Target in a stroller. If you can relate to any of this, then let me introduce you to Cassondra Selby. She has officially earned the title of Coolest Mom by ... View the Post
{featured} DIY Laundry Countertop & Shelving for Under $65
Hi friends! I am blogging over at Pretty Well Organized this morning, sharing all of the DIY details on how we created a countertop and shelving in our laundry room for under $65! When we first moved in to our home, I really wanted to install a Formica countertop in our laundry closet with cabinets above, but with all of the other new expenses - including the cost of a brand new washer and dryer - there just wasn't any extra money in the budget. Nonetheless, I still needed to find a way to ... View the Post