This project is sponsored by JOANN! If you're happy and you know it, clap your hands! The beautiful spring weather and colorful blooms have me feeling inspired and happy. What better way to convey that than with a bright and colorful HAPPY bag! I tried an easy embroidery with yarn technique to create this fun tote bag. This is an easy hand stitching project that is great for someone who is new to needle crafts. Using yarn instead of embroidery thread makes this project much quicker than a ... continue reading...
DIY Closet Shelves – Craft Closet Organization!
Paging all craft supply hoarders! Whether you have an entire craft room or a small craft closet, it's easy to let your craft supplies completely TAKE OVER! I desperately needed some craft closet organization so I built DIY closet shelves to help utilize ALL the space in the craft closet and really maximize my storage options. One of my goals for the DIY closet shelves were to make use of the vertical space in my craft closet since I only had one shelf across the top and the hanging bar. I was ... continue reading...
Modern DIY Dog Bowl Stand
This modern DIY dog bowl stand is an easy project that any dog lover will adore! To say I love my dog, Barkley, would be an understatement. I'm kind of obsessed with this little fur ball! He brings so much joy to our lives and is considered a member of our family. Our special little pooch deserved a special way to eat his dinner - so I built him a modern DIY dog bowl stand! My main goal for this project was to use these removable bowls to make them easy to remove. My dog would frequently get ... continue reading...
DIY Driftwood Air Plant Holder
A DIY driftwood air plant holder is a creative way to use driftwood from the beach and display air plants in your home! On a sunset walk during our beach trip last summer, I found several nice pieces of driftwood. I had no idea what I'd do with them, but I brought them home with us. The pieces sat in our garage for months before an idea struck. I got a few air plants with the shipment of succulents I received for my succulent wall planter and needed a way to display them. Using only one tool, ... continue reading...
Patio Decorating Ideas: Our Patio Refresh
This post full of patio decorating ideas is sponsored by At Home. Opinions and dog shaped planters are mine! We are so glad Punxsutawney Phil was wrong about winter in our neck of the woods - we've been graced with gorgeous spring weather early in the season this year! We live in an area of Houston called Oak Forest and the only "snow" we've gotten lately is the blooms from all the oak trees. Between those little oak tassels and all the yellow pollen, our backyard was ready for some spring ... continue reading...
DIY Potting Bench
Make a DIY potting bench using upcycled pallets! I even reused the nails making this a completely FREE project! Sometimes I get my mind set on something and I don't stop until it's done. Other times, I get an idea and sit on it for months! This project was BOTH. I've wanted a potting bench for a while because I hated to get my DIY outdoor farmhouse table dirty every time I wanted to plant some new flowers. I searched online and looked around each time we were shopping and I never found ... continue reading...
DIY Workout Tank with Cricut Sportflex Iron On Vinyl
Customizing a DIY workout tank is easy thanks to Cricut SportFlex Iron On™ vinyl! This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Cricut. The opinions and text are all mine. We're reaching the end of quarter one for 2018... how are those New Year's Resolutions coming along!? Was "exercise more" one of your goals for the year? I think this one tops my list every year! Having exercise as part of your daily routine has immediate and long-term health benefits and will also improve your ... continue reading...
DIY Drill Brush – Make A Drill Scrub Brush
You can make a drill scrub brush for less than $2! I made this DIY drill brush with a dish scrubber from the Dollar Tree and a 50 cent bolt and hex nut. Easy to attach to your drill and get hard to scrub tile extra clean! Since we'd been traveling quite a bit the past couple months (Alaska and NYC most recently!) some of our household chores had fallen by the wayside. When we are home, we keep busy with Eric in grad school, me running a business, and everything else life throws at us! ... continue reading...
How To Decorate With Plants
Whether it is your living room or home office, you can never underestimate the importance of having plants as a part of a space. Not only do they look aesthetically appealing, but when you decorate with plants you also improve air quality, reduce toxins in the air, and offer many other long term benefits. Not sure how to get more green into your living space? Keep reading to discover 7 simple ways to decorate with plants in your home! ... continue reading...
Heart Pop Tarts – How To Make Homemade Pop Tarts
It's VALENTINE'S DAY! I think desserts are the best part of any holiday. Some may disagree (helloooo Christmas presents!?) but I stand by my statement. Christmas cookies, birthday cake, Reese's peanut butter cup Easter eggs... need I say more? I usually associate Valentine's Day with boxes of chocolate and have lots of happy Whitman's Sampler memories. This year, I did get my box of chocolates, but we also had some yummy homemade pop tarts! I was sent Cherry Honey Fruit Spread by Nature's Nate ... continue reading...
Oliver’s Travels: NYC
Last month we had the chance to visit New York City for the first time! We actually had a trip booked 7 years ago to experience New Year's Eve in Time Square, but out flight was cancelled due to weather. We had to cancel our trip and hadn't made it since. Hometalk invited me up for a meeting so we decided to make the most of it! Eric came along, much like I've done with him on several business trips! That's our little trick for seeing the world - make the most of EVERY opportunity! That's how we ... continue reading...
Peanut Butter Pretzels
Nature's Nate provided the products for these Peanut Butter Pretzels. All opinions are mine! Hey honey - looking for a yummy snack? My friends at Nature's Nate sent me the sweetest package a few weeks ago (pun totally intended) and I've been trying their products. We've used their honey for years now - and they have several other products made with their honey. I'm excited to try their honey fruit spread soon in a Valentine's day treat! I was craving a sweet treat earlier this week, so I ... continue reading...