While the kids were asleep, I had fun playing with my Halloween "mantle" -- aka: dining room console table. This year we reused a lot of things and added a few new fun things from American Crafts available at Target. For this mantle we used the bunting and the fun label stickers from the American Craft line at Target. This fun banner is one of three kits available. There are also the mini witch hats and paper wreath (you can see below). Target is carrying a wide ...
Crafts & Creative Projects
How to Paint Stripes & Our Dining Room Wall Update
It happened. The shelf has come down. As much fun as that shelf was, it was time for a change. Kind of like when you just decide to chop off your hair--randomly, one day. Or am I the only one who does that? We are kind of in love with stripes around here. We painted them in our living room when we first moved in (those are long gone), we also painted them in Eleanor's room, which is now Hudson's room. We actually covered this once before (here), but I still get questions about it a ...
Silver and Gold Fillable Lamp
I know it is August so it is a bit crazy to be thinking about winter or Christmas, but Lamps Plus and Hometalk are hosting a Holiday Design Challenge and yours truly is participating. I am really crushing on metallics lately. Mixing metals is where it is at and I'm falling back in love with gold. Do we even have to talk about my obsession with photos? It personalizes everything. I created metallic color blocked Christmas ornaments. I started by taping the ornament at the line, ...
Color Blocked Metallic Terra Cotta Flower Pot
When I was a junior in college my now husband--then boyfriend--gave me a potted plant. That was nearly a decade ago and now the pot looks like this. It was broke down to say the least. The plant was still viable, but it was definitely ready for a new home. We were at the Home Depot grabbing other supplies for various projects and the terra cotta flower pots caught my eye. Seemed like just the right size for my plant and very affordable. Much better, right? Man! I don't know why it ...
Popsicle Printable
I am sharing this project at: I Heart Naptime: Sundae Scoop Link Party, Thrifty Decor Chick: Before & After Party ...