Friday, November 30, 2012

Things I'm Loving this Week...Gift Edition

Here are some gift ideas that I am absolutely loving this week...


Silver Moroccan Hanging Lamp
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Wednesday, November 28, 2012

[Project Notebook]

(I always have a ton of decorating and DIY ideas floating around in my head. Many of them end up in my project notebook that I keep in my nightstand. I thought it would be fun if I shared some of my ideas with you all each week.)


Christmas trees. I totally want to do something different this year! Something simple and unexpected. Here are some ideas that I'm considering...


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Tuesday, November 27, 2012

5 Awesome Outfit Finds

I love clothes and putting together outfits.

But seriously, with being home for most (sometimes all) of the day homeschooling and working on various projects, looking decent sometimes gets lost in the mix.


And I end up like this...

 

Monday, November 26, 2012

DIY Cranberry & Bay Leaf Garland

Last week, just before Thanksgiving, while I was at BJs lamenting over the fact that they had run out of my absolute favorite fall vegetable (Brussels sprout, FYI), I decided that, since I was already there, I would pick up a huge bag of cranberries for sauce and baking and a container of bay leaves.



Sunday, November 25, 2012

Fresh Herb Wreath

So, last week, after I posted about my Thanksgiving table and menu, here, our computer completely died.

Like totally, unexpectedly, you need to go buy a new computer, died. And, it may have been my fault. So totally unintentional...but apparently I cannot have the computer and space heater on in one room while I blow dry my hair in a totally other part of my home.

Lesson learned; new computer and state of the art surge protector bought and set up and now I'm ready to catch up on all things blog.


Hi everyone! I'll be back tomorrow with a great new project for the holidays after taking a very unintentional break from blogging (totally dead computer!). In the meantime head on over to A Woman's Haven where my house tour is being featured today!

Tuesday, November 20, 2012

Our Thanksgiving Table and Menu

Happy almost Thanksgiving everyone!

I thought I would share two things with you all today; the first being my Thanksgiving table scape...



Thursday, November 15, 2012

Chandelier Stenciled Chair


I recently refinished this chair that my husband had gotten for free while out at a tag sale a few months ago.


Wednesday, November 14, 2012

[Project Notebook]

(I always have a ton of decorating and DIY ideas floating around in my head. Many of them end up in my project notebook that I keep in my nightstand. I thought it would be fun if I shared some of my ideas with you all each week.)

This week I'm thinking about cute, comfy, winter fashion. It's freezing here today and I'm always on the lookout for wearable outfits.  I typically stick with jeans, tanks, sweaters and flats (boots when it gets really chilly!):




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Monday, November 12, 2012

Chalkboard Leafed Thankful Tree

Hi everyone!  I'm still in full-blown Thanksgiving/Autumn decorating and crafting mode around here and I wanted to share with you all my latest project!



Sunday, November 11, 2012

Carving out a Library

We don't have one of those long, narrow traditional type of hallways.  Ours is shaped more like a square, located at the top of our stairs on the second floor of our home.

It's almost like a little room; having more than ample space for furniture and accessories.


Thursday, November 8, 2012

[Project Notebook] and a Winner!

(I always have a ton of decorating and DIY ideas floating around in my head. Many of them end up in my project notebook that I keep in my nightstand. I thought it would be fun if I shared some of my ideas with you all each week.)

This week I'm thinking about simple Thanksgiving decor. I don't want to rush this season one bit. I love this time of year, even more so than Christmas. I plan to incorporate some of the following into our home:

1.  A thankful tree--I love the idea of this!



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Tuesday, November 6, 2012

My Thanks and Giving Owl

Gorgeous owls and helping children with cancer.

Every fall I try to make a purchase for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital® Thanks and Giving® campaign.

 

Monday, November 5, 2012

Pin Board and Burlap Wall Art


Hi everyone! I had a large, empty wall in our kitchen. It used to have our subway art, but then I rearranged a bunch of furniture and accessories a couple of weekends ago and the art from the kitchen was moved into the living room.  You know how it is, right?

Well, on top of it, I have been trying extra hard to be frugal and to use what I have on hand to decorate.

So, I came up with the idea of using a thrifted $4.99 bulletin board that had been stored in my basement and some burlap from my fabric stash to create an easy and natural wall hanging.



Sunday, November 4, 2012

Thursday, November 1, 2012

October Rewind...

I can't believe it's already November 1st!

Below are my favorite projects from the past month. You can click on the links below to read the entire post.



1. Super Easy, DIY Bittersweet Wreath    2. My Hutch. Round Two.    3. Our Revamped Entry    4. MyColor™ inspired by Pantone® Painting Party!    5. Milk Glass and Silhouettes