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You may remember that a few weeks ago I introduced you to some fabulous new site contributors. You’ve since heard from Holly (events and party design), Kendra (Blogger tutorials) and Emilie (Photography). Today, I am excited to introduce you another amazing woman. Meet Ann Marie! Ann Marie is an Arizona based blogger with a furniture refinishing business and an ETSY shop on the side. Her DIY furniture flips… Read More
Ever since the fantastic Miss Mustard Seed announced in April that she would be launching her own line of Milk Paints, the blogospere has been abuzz with curiosity and anticipation. WHAT IS MILK PAINT? But what is milk paint? How does it work? And what can it bring to your painted furniture pieces that store-bought latex paints can’t? With all the buzz… Read More
Hi friends! Happy New Year! I am Rebecca from The Crafted Sparrow, some of you have seen me around SNAP – I just wanted to let you all know how excited I am to be a contributor again for 2014. Now that Christmas and New Year’s have come and gone, it’s time to start thinking of the next fun Holiday… Read More
Looking for an inexpensive, easy holiday craft kids and adults can enjoy? Don’t miss these modern cardboard yarn ornaments. Recently, I was given the task to come up with some last minute Christmas decor. It was a little more difficult than anticipated. If I had actually been in a time a crunch, like I usually am, it probably would have… Read More
Whether your porch is a wraparound or barely big enough to fit two people, these fall porch decorating ideas will inspire you to turn that front porch into a harvest of autumn colors. … … 18 Fall Porch Decorating Ideas … Fall decor for the outdoors (and a small porch) via Thrifty Decor Chick … Fall porch via Dirt Stains… Read More
With Memorial Day around the corner, everyone is busy sprucing up their yards for summer. Along with newly planted flowerbeds and hanging baskets, a spruced-up front porch is a great way to welcome the warmer weather and friends who are sure to stop by for a visit. Here are some fun summer front porch decorating ideas to get you started…. Read More
Hi friends! Today I’m showing you how to make Coffee Filter Peonies. Not only are they pretty, they are easy to make. There are so many possibilities for colors with this project too. Let’s get started, here’s what your going to need: – Coffee Filters – Scissors – Floral Wire – Floral Tape – Food Coloring – Glue or Hot… Read More
Now that all the cobwebs, skeletons and jack-o-lanterns have (hopefully) been put away, your door might be looking a little bare. Never fear! Here are 10 pretty autumn wreaths made with burlap to inspire your November door decor. No one does burlap better than Tatertots and Jello. In 2009-10, Jen started sharing her burlap wreath projects and they still show… Read More
I’ve started trimming back a lot of my outdoor plants for fall. Though I love this time of year, I do get a little sad clearing out the fading flowers from my deck and getting the planters ready for winter storage. I am especially sensitive because there is a real lack of light, and plants, in my main living space…The situation… Read More
Choosing a rug is one of the most difficult design decisions I’ve made in my house. Selecting flooring? No problem. Choosing paint colors? No big deal. Choosing a rug, even a small 2×3 for the entryway? Nearly impossible. Anyone else have this problem? In the summer I’ve resorted to using bamboo rugs in both the front entry and near the door out… Read More
Remember when crepe paper streamers and a “Happy Birthday” lettered banner were pretty much the extent of birthday party decorations? Well it was the standard at my house growing up, but boy things have changed! The craziest party decoration I’ve ever made myself were these 8 foot tall surfboards for my son’s Surf’s Up party last summer. They took some time, but… Read More