If you follow me on instagram or facebook, you got a sneak peek of this over the weekend…. At a recent Ikea excursion, I picked up this simple wicker chair with the intent of gussying it up a bit for our living room. I got it home and, while trying to decide on a color for …
Looking for some Valentines Day arts and crafts activities to try? This post is full of them! Read on for some craft inspiration for Valentines Day (or any day). Valentine’s Day will be here before you know it! To celebrate, I gathered some Valentine’s Day arts and crafts ideas from top craft and DIY bloggers …
One of the things I’d like to do more of this year is share more pics of our home, even if it’s not perfectly done. I imagine there’s something, even in the transitions and not-quite-there photos, that can inspire. So to kick off that resolution, I’m thrilled to share this little corner of our living …
Happy New Year, friends! Last week, I republished my favorite posts from 2011, and I’m here today to share my favorites from 2012! The favorite of my favorites? It would probably be my stenciled china cabinet tutorial. The fun pattern and bright color definitely adds the “wow factor” to my living room, and I get compliments …
{Hello, friends! Hope your Christmas was merry and bright-filled with loved ones, good food, and maybe even a favorite gift or two! Before sharing my favorite posts from this past year, I wanted to share my picks from 2011! Enjoy!} Choosing my favorite posts from last year was fun, challenging, and is definitely making me …
Hello, friends! Wanted to pop in to share these salt dough ornaments my 3 yr old and I made earlier this week (if you follow me on Instagram, you’ve already gotten a sneak peek). I know there are recipes for these all over the internet, but there’s a good reason for it-they are easy, quick, …
Yep. You read right…there’s an itty bitty addition coming to the burlap+blue family next Spring, and we couldn’t be more excited! It took more than a little probing on the ultrasound technician’s side (my little girl gets an A+ for modesty), but we were so excited to find out yesterday that we’ll be having a …
A while back, I pinned this string of lights Christmas card, and loved the idea so much that I decided to use the idea for our holiday gift wrap… Isn’t it cute? My 3 yr old had a blast creating the “lights”, and I love how colorful and fun it is. I started by wrapping …
Is there any better combination than mint and chocolate? Alright, alright, peanut butter and chocolate is up there, too, but there’s something I love about sweet chocolate paired with cooling mint. These super-simple andes mint and chocolate chip cookies will take your basic cookie to a whole new level… See the image above? That’s the …
Source: Pexels If you were to ask someone what the connection between art and technology was just a decade ago, they would have probably told you that they’re two opposite worlds. After all, art is often thought of as emotional and humane, whereas technology is, well, robotic and therefore detached. Today, though, many creatives believe …
Skylights are an excellent addition to any home, imbuing it with a unique aesthetic appeal while offering many functional benefits. These architectural features significantly increase natural light, enhancing the home’s ambiance and mood, and can contribute to energy savings. We’ll discuss the advantages that skylights can offer to illuminate why they are an ideal investment …
A HUGE thank you to my December sponsors! I couldn’t do what I do without these lovely folks. And thank you, sweet readers, for supporting them and their awesome offerings! On that note, I have a couple of slots opening up in January, and am offering a discount for the Winter months. Email me at contactburlapandblue …