I Found a Wicker Planter – Finally!

July 30, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Before Wicker Planter

I've been searching high and low for over a year looking for a wicker planter. The only ones I have found have been in antique shops for over $100 - RIDICULOUS. You can imagine my excitement when I stumbled (literally) upon one at my local Goodwill for only $9.99 - EEEEKKKK! {Before Wicker Planter} The first thing I did was hose it down to make it nice and clean. Then I used my BFF, Kilz Spray Primer. to prime and prepare it for color. I wanted it to be green to match a couple of cute … [Read more...]

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Oh My Gee…It’s an Aqua Sofa Table!

July 27, 2012 by 4 Comments
Before Sofa Table

I've never met a sofa table I didn't love. This one is unique, it has fake drawer fronts and opens as if there were a leaf to go with it (which I don't have). Those things don't bother me because I LOVE the shape and of course all it needs is a new coat of paint! The best part is a friend gave it to me for FREE!  {Before Sofa Table} Here's a close up of the 'fake' drawers. There were little metal knobs which had to go! I've been loving my DIY Chalk Paint recipe! I whipped some up with … [Read more...]

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Word for Your Wednesday

July 25, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Old Dresser

{GLUE} Glue is a great invention! As a DIY'er I work with several different types of glue: hot glue, spray adhesive, E6000, and wood glue. The purpose of glue to hold something together, whether it is to fix something broken or to join two items together; it serves the same purpose. Someone gave me this great vintage dresser the other day. It is old, really old. Several of the drawers were in pieces and the actual dresser was coming apart on one side. I almost passed it up thinking it would … [Read more...]

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Decorating with Shutters

July 23, 2012 by 14 Comments
Before & After Shutter

I love unique decor! I especially love to re-purpose something into unique decor. Today I want to show you a couple of cute ways to decorate with shutters. {Personalized Baby Shutter} First, I want to share an idea for a personalized baby gift (you could use this idea for a wedding or birthday gift as well) that I made for my new nephew. Making something special for a baby is always a good idea! I started with an old shutter, primed it with  Kilz Spray Primer and then spray painted it … [Read more...]

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Follow Along Friday!

July 21, 2012 by Leave a Comment

welcome, welcome!! it's our FIRST-EVER Instagram Follow Along. i have been using the application on my phone for a few months now and love how easy it is to share photos of my life, my interests, the things that make me happy... all while seeing what others enjoy sharing! you can download the Instagram app on your smart phone! first things first, to link up you'll need a web-based website address and you can do that by signing up at any of these locations: Followgram // Ink361 // … [Read more...]

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I HEART Goodwill {I’m not ashamed to show it}!

July 20, 2012 by 2 Comments
Wicker Planter $9.99

Happy Friday! I've been scoring some AMAZING finds at the Goodwill this last couple of weeks and I just had to share! Do you ever have certain things you've wanted for what seems like forever and then you find them? It's the best feeling in the world, especially if you find them for a great deal. This has happened to me several times in the last 2 weeks - YIPPIE! {Wicker Planter Box}  I"ve wanted one for over a year and have never found one under $100; until now! Watch my blog for the … [Read more...]

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Twin Cities Live {Dollar Store Centerpieces}

July 19, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Dessert Trays

Once again, I had a BLAST on Twin Cities Live this past Tuesday. See us laughing? Not sure about John...LOL. The segment is called "Dollar Store Centerpieces". When they first asked me to do wedding decor from The Dollar Store I realized I've used several things from TDS to decorate for baby showers and parties; weddings are not that much different. Here's the live segment:  {Dollar Store Centerpieces // Wedding Decor} Tiered Dessert Trays: Using a candlestick holder, a plate, E6000 … [Read more...]

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Word for Your Wednesday

July 18, 2012 by Leave a Comment

{FLOOD} Naturally speaking a flood is not a good thing. I have an aunt that lives in Grand Forks and clearly remember the day she called frantically and said, "Are you guys worried about us?" It was the flood that devastated the Red River Valley. Her basement flooded to the second level; thankfully her house wasn't a complete loss. Up until that time I was clueless about the repercussions of a flood. Fires, gas leaks and raw sewage was there the moment the rain stopped. A year after the … [Read more...]

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Are you a Princess Warrior?

July 17, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Fifth Service

This is a different type of post for me. If you've been following long you know I'm in the middle of a battle; a battle against breast cancer.  The good news is I'm winning! There is a Princess Warrior inside of me; there's one in you too! I had the privilege of sharing my story and ministering from the Word on how to fight any battle. If you'd like to watch or listen (or get the podcast) simply go to LWCC.ORG, choose Multimedia, and recent services. The first message was: July 8th - Keep … [Read more...]

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Baby-cakes {Onsie Cupcakes for the New Baby}

July 16, 2012 by 2 Comments
Baby-Cake Supplies

Guess what? I'll be on Twin Cities Live tomorrow sharing Dollar Store wedding decor ideas. Tune into KSTP channel 5 between 3-4 o'clock pm! I call them baby-cakes, a perfect little gift for the new baby. Do you love to get those ooohhs and ahhhhs when your gift is opened at the shower? I do and I'm not ashamed to admit it. I saw this idea a couple of years ago on a blog (I apologize I have no idea where) and have made these cuties ever since. {Baby-cakes in a Box} A baby-cake is a … [Read more...]

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Master Suite Update {The Reveal}

July 13, 2012 by 3 Comments
Cora Pottery Barn Duvet

I have a confession to make: I like to makeover, re-purpose and update, a lot. After recently updating my daughter's room, I had the itch. If you missed her Tween Room Reveal check it out HERE. I had wanted to warm up my room for a while being the color scheme was on the cool side.  Again, it all started with the duvet. I found a gorgeous duvet I loved on clearance on the Pottery Barn website; Cora Kalamakari. The duvet really appealed to me because I could incorporate it into much … [Read more...]

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