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Fall Paper Sack Wreath Tutorial

Here's a quick fall wreath I made out of lunch sacks.I picked up this wreath form at the dollar store, and I used 16 lunch sized paper sacks.I twisted it and then smashed it down from the top.Then I...

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Fall Ombre Rosette Wreath

My Fall Wreath! I needed a new one, it's been years! I saw this on flamingotoes.com and feel in love! I love the gradient colors, I did mine with the dark in the middle and bleeding out. You'll see...

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What did you do over the weekend? Besides waiting for my internet to be fixed, I spent a day making 25 freezer meals! Yes, it's that time again. Twice a year I take a day and make as many freezer meals...

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Spidery Gallery Wall

My little spooky welcome for my guests. I did this last year too, but of course it's a little different this year....The pictures of chairs and the chairs I keep up all year but come Halloween I like...

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My Witchy Fireplace

Need any spells brewed? My Halloween Mantle. I love how every year there's a new color that's introduced to the original Orange and Black. Years ago it was purple, then lime green, then last year,...

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Use What You Have- Fall Decor

Fall decorating in the foyer using what you have around the house.Plate from my dining room  (Marshalls)White Pitcher- Ikea (borrowed from my guest room)Orange Bow made from leftover fabric.Glitter...

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Front Porch Pumpkins

The start of my front porch! I have always loved the "topiary pumpkins" I saw them in a magazine many many years ago! I was so excited to FINALLY be able to do them!They are just so cute and...

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Mad Scientist Book Case

This is what I imagine you'd find in a Mad Scientist's....lare? At least a Mad Scientist who had some sort of secret love a decorating. Like maybe Gay Mad Scientist.Dr. Frankenstien, Dr. Jekyll and Mr....

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Dinner in a Pumpkin

Last min dinner ideas for Halloween! Dinner in a pumpkin is what I grew up eating on Halloween Night. Here's the recipeINGREDIENTS 1 small-med pumpkin 1 can mushrooms, sliced and drained1 onion chopped...

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Boys' Room Painted Headboards

Though this room is far from finished, I got the painting done and wanted to show y'all!   (I'm not from TX but sometimes wish I was:)My boys are 5 and 2, and so once the 2 year old outgrows the crib...

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Accessories in the Boys Room

I've decided to keep working on the boys room.  It seems like it's easy to get distracted while decorating the house, and lots of things get partially done.  But I've noticed this trend and am going to...

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Rosette Cakes

I've been busy making cakes lately. I found this cute rosette cake tutorial and wanted to try  it out.  The pink rose cake I made for my 2 year old sons's b-day (yes, it's pink, and he's 2 and doesn't...

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DIY Locker Cushions for my DIY Mudroom Lockers

  I am so excited to finally be done sewing my  locker cushions!  I purchased  4" foam (with my 40% off coupon), which I cut into the T-Shape so it would fit snuggly in the seat and extend slightly...

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Roman Shades from Big Blinds

My dining room transformation is moving a long.  My latest project was making these roman shades using my blinds.   I have to admit, when I first started cutting the strings for this I was worried!!...

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DIY Window Framing and Box Molding

Before:Please ignore the ghetto kitchen- baby steps people:-)During:I taped off horizontal boxes first, then vertical boxes to decide which shape  I wanted to do. Usually I like the look of horizontal...

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Bathroom Before & After

 I want to share some small and simple changes that can easily affect the feeling of your powder room. Boring Bathroom Before:After:Tip #1:  Raise the Rod! Raising the rod adds height to your room.  I...

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Drab to Fab My DIY Kitchen Makeover

I keep bumping into my kitchen island, which sometimes feels like an obstacle course to get around.  I am reminded of my old kitchen that I loved, which wasn't huge, but well space planned.  It had a...

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So I made a Quilt

Creative title huh?:-)  This is only the 3rd quilt I've made.  Inspired by my friend Emily, we each made a snowball pattern.  I wish I would have kept track of how many hours this took.  Let's just say...

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Check Off the Bathroom Mirror Project!

Lucky for me this week my mom was in town and so I was able to get some projects done!Mirror Before: Step 1: Cut frame yourself:-) Step 2: Pick out a color and paint it before your husbee gets home and...

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H's Laundry Room Board

I got to have some fun putting together a design for my friend Haley's laundry room.   Though I'm usually busy being a full-time SAHM,  putting my Interior Design degree to use is my absolute favorite...

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