Vintage Desk Makeover

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You may have seen this desk recently if you're following the One Crafty Contest by One Artsy Mama; it was my Round 1 project for the "paint" challenge, and a few people must've liked it because I made it to Round 2!  (Yeay!  And a big THANKS if you voted for it!) I bought the desk at a church yard sale for $5.  It was old, ugly, had some scratches, and one of the corners was broken off of a drawer - not exactly the kind of desk most people would want inside their home, let alone sit at to … [Continue reading...]

10 (Mostly Easy) Home Decor Updates

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I'm always looking for new ways to spruce up my decor- and if I can DIY it, even better!   There's something very satisfying knowing that you had a hand in creating meaningful, personalized home decor just by updating things you probably already have at home, or can get fairly cheaply at a thrift store.  Below I've gathered 10 (mostly easy) ways to update your home decor from some of my favorite blogs to help motivate you to "just DIY it!" Click on any of the links or photos below to be … [Continue reading...]

Big May Giveaway: $750 Cash!

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Wow.  I had an opportunity a few weeks ago to be part of a HUMONGOUS giveaway with some other fabulous bloggers and I couldn’t say no!  We’ve pooled our together money so YOU can win $750!!! What would you do with an extra $750?  Take a vacation this summer, go on a huge shopping spree, [...]

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Amazing CB2 and Novogratz Brasil Giveaway! #CB2NovogratzBrasilSweepstakes

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of CB2 for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine. Are you guys as addicted to HGTV as I am?  Have you seen the inspiring design show Home by Novogratz?   It stars the talented husband-and-wife design team Robert and Cortney Novogratz, and they have created [...]

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Co-Hosting “Let’s Connect Thursday”

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Today I’m very excited to be co-hosting Let’s Connect Thursday, a social media link party.  I want to thank the six hostesses for letting me join and be part of the fun, and I can’t wait to meet some new friends on Twitter! Jen ********************************************************* Blog conferences are a great way to meet people. In [...]

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8 DIY Seating Makeovers

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When I go to thrift stores or yard sales, one thing I always have a soft spot for is chairs – especially if they’re old.  Chairs are not only functional for seating, but they can be a great accent piece to your decor.  It doesn’t matter what it looks like when you buy it, because [...]

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Thoughts on Being a Mom

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With Mother’s Day barely behind us, I wanted to share some of my thoughts on being a mom.  I’ve previously shared some of my heart with you about my first year as a stay-at-home-mom.  I have four years of experience in motherhood now and I’m still learning how to handle tantrums, set a good example, [...]

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Blackened Mirror

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My garage is currently filled with several partially completed “big” furniture projects.  Big = many of them have broken or damaged parts and need extra time and TLC to make them functional and pretty again.  I work on them a little each day but sometimes I’ll take a break and try to get a quick [...]

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17 Repurposed Crate Ideas from Hometalk

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This week I have the exciting honor of sharing my Repurposed Crate Ideas clipboard from Hometalk. What is Hometalk, you ask?  It is a community of homeowners, renters, and home improvement pros who enjoy sharing ideas and advice about home and gardening.  On Hometalk, you can ask and answer questions about home and gardening, share and [...]

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