It’s finally Spring in Minnesota! {Burlap Wreath}

April 26, 2013 by 2 Comments
Burlap Wreath

I had the pleasure of once again joining the amazing team at Twin Cities Live. The focus of this segment was ideas on how to brighten your front door area. We covered painted doors, wreaths and more! I was browsing Pinterest for spring wreath ideas and found a cute burlap wreath. It's SO EASY to make! I love how versatile they can be; you can add any color or type of flowers, ribbon or no ribbon or nothing at all.  The other amazing thing about these wreaths is they are inexpensive to make. … [Read more...]

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Twin Cities Live & Baby Showers!

February 8, 2013 by 1 Comment
With Jeff Devlin

Yesterday, I had the privilege of being on Twin Cities Live for their week focusing on Pinterest. It was a full week of DIY projects. I got to meet Jeff Devlin from the DIY Network- he was so fun to work with! Me with Jeff Devlin from the DIY Network! We had so much fun! If you 'd like details on what we demonstrated on the show check out my past blog posts. {DIY Baby Shower Decor} {Baby-Cakes - Onsie Cupcakes for the New Baby} Hope these are helpful tips next time you … [Read more...]

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Christmas My Style {Making it Work for You}

December 7, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Merry Christmas Target Sign

I don't know about you but often times I find things I like but they just need a little somethin' somethin' to make them work in my home. I've learned to look at things differently when I shop, whether it's retail or second hand. Here's an example of Christmas ~ My Style SHOPPING TIP: When you are looking at decor for your home (in this case for Christmas) remember you can add your own personal touch to just about anything. Take for instance this great Merry Christmas sign I found at Target … [Read more...]

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DIY Stocking Hangers {A Tutorial}

November 30, 2012 by 9 Comments
How to Make Stocking Hangers

I haven't changed my Christmas theme or colors in many years so this was the year!  I made the move to aqua, lime green, white and silvers and I love it! As I work through my bins and get things decorated I continue to discover more things I need to 'update'. Stocking hangers were one of them. I checked a few places and quickly discovered they cost way more than I want to pay.I found these beautiful bird holders at JoAnne Fabrics at a whopping $29,99 each; multiplied by 4 and we're talking … [Read more...]

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DIY Vintage Style Wreath {A Tutorial}

November 26, 2012 by 4 Comments
Tutorial: Vintage Style Wreath

I've been pinning ideas for wreaths for months. The ones that always catch my eye are the  'vintage' style bulb wreaths. I actually started collecting bulbs after Christmas last year; diligently checking Goodwill every time I went.  Now I have to say not all the bulbs are old or even vintage but, they look like it and that's what counts. Making a wreath is so EASY; here's a tutorial on how to make one yourself. {Vintage Style Wreath} Step #1: Start with a wreath as your base. You can … [Read more...]

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Thanksgiving Tablescape {Pottery Barn Inspired}

November 16, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Thanksgiving

This is my Pottery Barn inspired Thanksgiving Tablescape. I enjoy a good challenge and figuring out how to do something on a budget. When I received the fall Pottery Barn catalog I was of course, drooling. Immediately my mind tried to figure out how to pull of the same look at a better price. I've  officially jumped on the 'metallic' train! I love  how Pottery Barn mixed the metallic look with the rustic look; the old and the new are gorgeous together. I started to build my tablescape one … [Read more...]

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A DIY Thanksgiving Tablescape {Twin Cities Live}

November 15, 2012 by 1 Comment
Ready to Go

Yesterday I was on Twin Cities Live sharing my Thanksgiving Tablescape. TCL is always a blast; the hosts Elizabeth and John, and the producers Kelli and Maggie, make it so fun. Here I have my table set up and ready to go! {Video} Tomorrow I'll be posting step-by-step instructions on how to create this tablescape so don't miss it! Love you more than being on TV, Sunday … [Read more...]

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DIY Memo Boards {Twin Cities Live College Week}

October 29, 2012 by Leave a Comment
DIY Memo Board

Everyone loves a cute memo-board, right? The great thing about them is there are SO MANY options. I recently did a segment on Twin Cities Live for their College Week. We shared idea's on making 3 different types of memo-boards. You can take these idea's and adapt them to any room, any theme or any color! {Twin Cities Live Segment} {DIY Cork Board} The first thing I did was find a frame that was large enough and found the perfect one at Goodwill for $4.99! I had recently priced out … [Read more...]

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My Favorite Makeover {A Card Catalog}

October 5, 2012 by 18 Comments
Oakland Avenue

I've finished quite a few projects around here and of course, I have my favorites. I recently finished something that's now at the top of my list. I'd had my eyes peeled for a card catalog for quite some time and finally found one for $7 - yes, you read that right 7 bucks! I could have squealed I was so excited, but I restrained myself being I was in public and all. Maybe you are like my husband and thinking, what in the world is a card catalog? I'd seen several amazing makeovers on other blogs … [Read more...]

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A Little {Fall} Here & A Little {Fall} There

October 1, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Piano Mantle

Somebody please stop me! I can not seem to stop buying pumpkins, fall garlands, and gourds. I've always loved fall, but for some reason this year I've felt the need to take it up a notch. Could be the fact that I'm supposed to be resting and lay lowing (aka stuck in the house) or because I'm hosting a big party in October; either way I've defiantly got a little fall here and a little fall there! {A Little Fall Here...Great Room} If you missed my Fall Piano Mantle; you'll have to check it … [Read more...]

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Fall Decorating on a Budget!

September 28, 2012 by 2 Comments
SONY DSC

I love to decorate but, I don't love to spend money I don't have to. I've been working on ways to do some 'Fall Decorating on a Budget'. Here's the first centerpiece I made. {Fall Centerpiece #1} (click on the picture to see how I did it). {Fall Centerpiece #2} I  was able to share some "Fall Decorating on a Budget" ideas on Kare 11 this week and demonstrated how I made my 2nd fall centerpiece along with a few other ideas. Here's a step-by-step of how I made this centerpiece. I knew I … [Read more...]

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