Another title I considered for this post? “The 80’s Called and They Want Their Pillow Back.” I know I can’t be the only one who sees some 80’s acid-washed fabulousness when I look at this pillow. Even now, though, I can’t decide if I really love this pillow…or really hate it. Either way, though, I’d love …

Looking for some easy and fun crafts and DIY using embroidery hoops? You’re in the right place! I just love the versatility of embroidery hoops; there are so many creative applications and uses! Today, I’m sharing 26 of my favorite tutorials. Enjoy! See end of post for giveaway! Embroidery hoops are one of my favorite …

Yep-there’s no turning back now! The two walls that separated our kitchen from our living and dining spaces are gone. This is only phase 1 of about a million, but it’s a huge step in the right direction. Here’s the before… …and the after: So far I’m cautiously optimistic about our progress. We have a …

My four-year-old finished his first year of preschool in May, and can you guess what surprised me most about the year? Not how much he learned, not how much his social skills improved (though both were impressive), but how much artwork we’ve accumulated through the course of the year. The amount, dear readers, was staggering. …

It’s the start of another year, and if you are looking for a way to stay more organized this year, this post is for you. I’m sharing an easy and attractive way to plan your  meals for the week (who doesn’t need help with that?!) using this fabulous new chalkboard menu decal from Belvedere Designs! Materials: chalkboard menu decal from belvedere designs …

As a mom, I’m always on the lookout for new ways to keep my kids’ things organized. If I can do it without having to resort to plain, unattractive, or uninspired solutions, even better! These inexpensive coat hooks are easy to create, and are a darling way to corral your little one’s many things. Materials: …

Yesterday, I shared my favorite posts from 2011 & 2012….today, I’m sharing the best of 2013! Some of these are Pinterest favorites, some are personal favorites, and some are reader favorites. It’s so fun to look back and see what I’ve created over the year…and it definitely sets the bar high for 2014. Hope you …

Hello there, sweet readers! It’s me, the-absent-but-haven’t-forgotten-y’all blogger. What can I say? It’s been a busy couple of weeks–mostly with finishing up last-minute Etsy orders, but holiday get-togethers played a part, as well as an icky cold that was with me the two days before Christmas Eve. All’s better now, though, and I hope you guys had a fabulous holiday. I shared …

Hello again, everyone! For those of you who missed my guest post in November, I’m Ashley from Printable Wisdom – and I have a Christmas freebie for you! These little note cards are perfect for sending along with baked goods, using as gift tags, or writing Christmas thank you notes – the possibilities are endless! …

It’s the last full week until Christmas, and I, for one, feel like advent has positively flown by. We still have lots of fun things planned, though, including seeing The Nutcracker ballet, looking at holiday lights, cookie decorating, and a couple of Christmas gatherings with friends.  And if you’re looking for last-minute, creative gift ideas-I’ve got …

This post is part of a social shopper marketing insight campaign with Pollinate Media Group™ and Sharpie, but all my opinions are my own. #pmedia #StaplesSharpie In the busyness and chaos of the holiday season, there are a handful of go-to items that I know I can always rely on to make my holiday decorating …

I’m not gonna lie, this was close to being a big craft-fail. The red paint that I chose is a bit dark for my taste (though it’s kinda growing on me) and the vinyl decal backing paper started pulling my carefully-executed paint stripes up (hence, the copious amounts of distressing to make it look purposeful). With …