Tomorrow is October 1st, which if you have been around here for a while you know that means I join Nester in writing each day for 31 days during the month of October. This will actually be my 4th year writing a 31 days series during the month of October. In 2011 I wrote 31 […]
My visit to California and the Sunset Magazine Idea House for the launch of Behr Marquee paint (+ celebrating my 3 year blogiversary with a gift for one of you!)
If you didn’t see on facebook or Instagram last week, I flew across the country and went to California! California. Still feels like a dream. And I got to see the Pacific Ocean. Definitely a dream come true! But let’s back up to the day when I got this cute paint can in the mail […]
Travel Tote Bag with FolkArt Stencil 1
Disclosure: This is a sponsored post brought to you in conjunction with BluePrint Social and Plaid Crafts. All opinions and thoughts expressed are all mine. I recently got a chance to try out some new FolkArt paints and stencils. I hope you enjoy getting to see some of these new products as they hit the […]
Dresser makeover (how to fix chipped veneer + deal with wood stain bleeding through paint)
One dresser from my set of $40 yard sale furniture is done! And the before/after still amaze me! I learned a lot in painting and refinishing this piece so let’s delve right in and talk about how I got to the AFTER – it wasn’t without some frustrations, tears and some trial and error. So […]
Friday Frugal Finds: wreaths, iron wall decor, and more!
I am so glad so many of you enjoy these posts where I share my fun finds! Several of you have commented over the last few weeks and I am glad they inspire you and you enjoy seeing what I find. I will only share them for a few more weeks until I take a […]
New paint in Master Bedroom – Magnet by Behr Marquee (and a fun announcement!)
When you last saw our master bedroom it looked like this… And now it looks like this!! Yay for progress! First let’s mention a few disclaimers… This post is strictly about the paint change. So except for admiring the pretty new comforter, pillows (which some are staying, some are borrowed from another rooms, and others […]
Friday Frugal Finds: glass jars, candles, pillows, throws and more!
I made a deliberate effort to try to look for more yard sales on my way to town last week hoping to find some specific home things on my list. And I am excited that I did! A pretty crystal looking candle holder and 2 new Kohl’s candles for $1.00 total. I also LOVED this […]
Fixing up the outdoors for fall with the help of Rubbermaid Roughneck products
This shop is part of a social shopper marketing insight campaign with Pollinate Media Group® and Rubbermaid but all my opinions are my own. #pmedia #FallFixUp http://my-disclosur.es/OBsstV Fall… that season that I think every southerner longs for by the first of September and a summer long of 90+ degree temperatures. The cooler temperatures are still […]
Coffee Punch
If you love coffee, or Frappuccino’s you will LOVE this coffee punch. In fact many people that don’t drink coffee still say they like this punch. I made this for 2 bridal showers this summer – a beach themed one and a modern vintage one and it was a hit. I mean how can you go […]
Friday Frugal Finds–Goodwill shopping spree!
This past weekend we went to visit some close friends that live outside Charleston, SC. My friend Molly blogs about all her frugal finds and how they are fixing up and decorating their new home at Pennies ‘N Grace. Anyway, we both share a love for yard sales, thrift shopping, painted furniture, DIY, decorating, baking, […]