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Spray Painted Zombie Bunnies I have nothing interesting to say…nothing clever, wise or funny. Nothing inspiring, practical or spray painted. I do have approximately 53 projects in process because someone is coming to my house with a video crew. But that’s a story for another day (it’s not HGTV, but it will be fun). Thankfully, [...]
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Welcome to DIY Day! Are you ready to share your latest project? If you’re new here, every Tuesday we get together to share our newest DIY projects. I’m really flexible about what constitutes a DIY project. A furniture makeover, an outdoor project, a fabulous craft, some new artwork…maybe a great recipe? And we have another [...]
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Sometimes the simplest solutions are the best solutions. I usually over-complicate things and then I end up with an annoying problem that aggravates everyone. Take, for example, outgrown kids clothing. Because I didn’t have a plan for dealing with them, they tended to hang out in the closet until my poor husband had to get [...]
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Show me your ways, O LORD, teach me your paths; guide me in your truth and teach me, for you are God my Savior, and my hope is in you all day long. Psalm 25:4-5 Photo: antonychammond
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This giveaway is now closed. Thanks for entering! Winner announced here. I am thrilled to host a giveaway from Erin at The Vintage Pearl. Erin started The Vintage Pearl in 2007 as a creative outlet while she was staying at home and raising her kiddos. To say that her business has taken off would be [...]
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Stop in Your Tracks Bedroom @ Rare & Beautiful Treasures (Erin’s bedroom is featured in HGTV.com right now. I can see why! Click over for tons of drool-worthy pictures. Edited to add: Layla from The Lettered Cottage WROTE the article! How cool is that? Read it here. Kitchen Reveal @ Cottage and Vine (Makes my [...]
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Someday, when I’m independently wealthy (a girl can dream), I’m going to have fresh flowers in my home every day. Until then, I’ll have to settle for the occasional Sam’s Club bouquet. But there’s something so welcoming about flowers, don’t you think? Flowers are good for the heart and soul. One of my goals for [...]
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Welcome to DIY Day! Are you ready to share your latest project? We have 2 fantastic prizes this week! One for the linker-uppers and one for the commenters! If you’re new here, every Tuesday we get together to share our newest DIY projects. I’m really flexible about what constitutes a DIY project. A furniture makeover, [...]
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Do you have a sentimental treasure that’s sitting in a box because it’s ugly? Meaningful…but ugly. I do too. My dear Granny made these crazy ceramic owls with her very own hands in 1968. I know this because it’s written on the bottom of each owl. When Granny was cleaning out her closets a few [...]
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I will praise you, O Lord, with all my heart; I will tell of all your wonders. I will be glad and rejoice in you; I will sing praise to your name, O Most High. Psalm 9:1-2 photo: Countryboy1949
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Cabinet Door Headboard (with a super detailed tutorial!) @ Remodelaholic 20 Things to Do with $5 (Or Less!) @ Remodeling This Life An Incredible Eating Area @ Addicted 2 Decorating (I’ve been watching the incredible transformation and I love it!) The Coolest Chalkboard Wall Ever! @ Starr Circus (Missy is also the Coolest Mom Ever! [...]
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I wanted to title this post “I Made the Cutest Thing Ever!” but that seemed a little much. But I do think this is the Cutest Thing Ever…or at least the Cutest Mossy Easter Basket ever. And it was easy. Messy, but easy. Here’s what you need: A basket with a handle A package of [...]
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This giveaway is now closed. See the winners here. Welcome to DIY Day! Are you ready to share your latest project? If you’re new here, every Tuesday we get together to share our newest DIY projects. I’m really flexible about what constitutes a DIY project. A furniture makeover, an outdoor project, a seasonal craft, some [...]
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photo: County Living I have painted stairs on the brain these days. Mostly because we have started to finish our basement and the staircase looks like this right now. The cattle-car railing will soon be replaced with a wooden banister and I’ll be free to beautify the stairs with paint or stain or carpet. I’ve [...]
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What does the worker gain from his toil? I have seen the burden God has laid on men. He has made everything beautiful in its time. He has also set eternity in the hearts of men; yet they cannot fathom what God has done from beginning to end. I know that there is nothing better [...]
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Last week, I gave you a sneak peek into my brand new OpenSky Shop. I am so excited about this new venture with OpenSky because I can run my own boutique filled with things I love, without all the hassles of running a real-life store. Owning a little boutique is a long-time dream of mine, [...]
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I dig this Cheap Wall Art @ Tidy Mom. I’ve had one of those paper mache letters for ages and now I know what to do with it! I am head over heels in love with this Spring Mantle @ Little Big Nest. All those gorgeous empty frames, the eggs, the color? Swoon. Speaking of [...]
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I keep these 3 things in my purse at all times: 1. A small notebook 2. A pen 3. A small tape measure In the notebook, I keep track of all the things that I’m watching for as I shop the thrift stores and garage sales. When you’re thrifting, you need to be prepared to [...]
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This giveaway is closed. See the winner here. Welcome to DIY Day! Are you ready to share your latest project? If you’re new here, every Tuesday we get together to share our newest DIY projects. I’m really flexible about what constitutes a DIY project. A furniture makeover, an outdoor project, a holiday craft, some new [...]
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So I finally learned how to put on eye-make up! Wanna see? I don’t usually put on makeup in my kitchen but my bathroom was a mess. Just being real. I used Mac Cosmetics in the video, but since this isn’t a Mac commercial, I feel comfortable telling you that you can find similar products [...]
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