One of the biggest challenges I face with blogging is taking photographs. I look at so many other blogs and their photography is just stunning. How do they do it? Well, a few weeks ago I was looking around on Pinterest and found Sewing Barefoot’s awesome tutorial to make a light box. Okay, so if you’re like me…
Archives for February 2013
#Anthropologie Inspired Vase – 2
Yesterday, I shared how I was inspired by these vases from Anthropologie’s website. I just think they are so pretty. However, I think my vases look pretty good too! Here they are. Yesterday I shared with you how I created the beautiful turquoise vase. Today, I’m going to share how I made the purple…
#Anthropologie Inspired Vase – 1
I saw these super cute vases on Anthropologie’s website: Curvy Crysanthemum Vase. There is one main hurdle between me and those vases…the cost! They are $18-$28 each. Well, I decided to make my own. What do you think? The turquoise one cost $3.00 and the purple one $1.00. Super easy. I’m going to share how…
Spa Day Saturday – Make Your Own Reed Diffuser
Okay, now be honest, how many of you have a weakness for the amazing aromas found at Bath and Body Works or The Body Shop? I know that I LOVE yummy smelling places…they really brighten my mood. One of the ways you can infuse a room with fragrance is with a reed diffuser. How would…
DIY Pantry – Cultured Butter (European Style Butter)
Have you ever been in a gourmet or natural food store and seen cultured butter or European style butter? It is often times sold in smaller quantities (4 oz or 8 oz) and it is more expensive than “regular” butter. As an example, if you go here you can purchase 1 pound of Vermont Butter and Cheese…
DIY Menu Board
When your family eats at home, what do you do to make it fun and special? When my kids were toddlers, my husband would say that he liked dining at his favorite restaurant, “Mommy-O’s”. This was great because it turned home-dining into a special treat! Now every restaurant has a daily special board (menu board)…
Spa Day Saturday – Chocolate Body Scrub
Okay, as you all know, I’m on a DIY spa/health and beauty products kick. I just can’t get enough. Why? Because it’s so easy and the products are so good! We all work so hard throughout the week and deserve a little pampering on the weekend, don’t you think? Even if it’s something small like…
Mini-King Cakes (Mardi Gras Cupcakes)
Okay, do you know what tomorrow is? Hint, it’s more than just 2 days before Valentine’s Day. Tomorrow is….. (source) For those of you that are not familiar with all of the Mardi Gras traditions, there is one called, “King Cake”. The King Cake is a New Orleans tradition that involves a pastry, a…
DIY Cinnamon Honey Sugar Lip Scrub
As you all know, I’m on my diy “spa” treatment kick and I’m still loving it. In honor of Valentine’s Day, I was looking around the web for a diy lip exfoliation recipe. I found this great cinnamon sugar lip scrub at Deliciously Organized. It’s super easy but I changed it up a bit. I decided to add…
Federal Tax #Credit + Harman Pellet #Stoves = Win Win!
This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Harman Stoves for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine. Here in Ohio we are smack in the middle of winter. That means while the temperature outside is dropping, the heating bills are rising. Not a combination that I like. How about you? There is…