I took my fur babies camping over the weekend and we had the best time! It was a blast to spend a few days in the wilderness away from it all. While my dogs definitely liked being able to roam around and gallivant as they pleased, we were camped near a large grassy field. My […]
DIY
Food Painting: Highlights And Shadows That Create Delicious Art
I was spending a moment or two last weekend on Pinterest and I came across an especially gorgeous “food-themed” painting. It was a photo of pancakes and blueberries, and the shadows were just incredible! Inspired by the painting, I decided to give this kind of art a try of my own. Take a look at […]
Great Gift Giving Ideas For The Graduates To Be
Is someone you care about graduating? Show them how proud you are with any one of these graduation gift ideas. Is I love this time of year! It’s so exciting to see young people in the world graduating from high school or college. Graduation always signals the start of a new adventure, and it really […]
Powder Dip Nails: No More Chips
I love having painted nails! I think it adds a wonderful bit of flair and personality to even the most boring outfits. However, while I love having painted nails, there’s one thing that I really don’t love and that’s chipped nail polish! Chipped polish is the fastest way to ruin even the most beautiful manicure […]
Every Day I’m Going Gray And That’s Okay.
No one likes to age! Though I’m only 35 (as of just last week!), I could feel the years start flying by as soon as I hit 23. Now that I’m officially in my mid-thirties, I’m determined to put off aging as much as possible. While it’s basically impossible to put off aging altogether, I […]
Sew Bee It
I love to sew! And while I’m by no means the best at it, I think I’ve improved drastically over the last few years! I mean, I think so anyway, I’m not quite sure if my kiddos would agree with that statement…My Mom taught me everything she knew about sewing, she even passed some of her […]
Gift Wrapping Themes for Christmas
I’m not going to deny it one bit..my favorite part of the holidays is getting totally emerssed in present wrapping. I love crisping my corners, picking gift wrapping themes, and experimenting with different colors of ribbon in search of what looks best! It’s so fun to lock yourself away during the holidays to wrap up […]
Professional Tips For Arranging Art
When I bought my first house one of the hardest parts of decorating for me was figuring out how to hang my photos and art. Isn’t figuring out the correct spacing on walls kind of intimidating sometimes? Plus, what do you do when you hate an awkwardly-shaped bare wall but can’t figure out how to […]
Herringbone… Pick Me, Pick Me
I admit it: ever since my best friend remodeled her kitchen, I’ve been absolutely obsessed with Herringbone pattern! She outfitted her kitchen backsplash with some beautiful Herringbone tile and ever since, I’ve been dreaming of incorporating a similar pattern somewhere in my home. In fact, I’ve seen it everywhere since then, in pillows at Target, […]
DIY Self Care Suggestions To Soothe The Soul
When life seems overwhelming, try one of these DIY self-care suggestions. They always help me feel better! Are you finding yourself completely overwhelmed, worn out, and anxious? If so, it may be time to take a break (even if it’s just for a few hours!) and take some time for yourself. Just as it’s important […]