These Hand Lettered Mini Notebooks are the perfect little DIY gift to keep on hand for when a friend or family member needs a little pick me up! I am a BIG fan of handmade gift giving. I am also a big fan of sending little gifts to friends and family. There is just something almost … [Read more...]
DIY Black and Gold Cake Stand Makeover
I love the Target collar spot! And I know that I am not alone with my obsession ;) A couple of months ago I snagged a cute little cake stand with a wooden base, but I was NOT a fan of the red and boring light colored wood base. Sooooo.... This DIY Black and Gold Cake Stand Makeover was … [Read more...]
Make Mother’s Day Special – Easy Celebration Ideas
Looking for Ideas to make Mother's Day Special for the Moms in your life? Thanks to some amazing partners, I was able to put together a fun afternoon of wine, treats and flowers! It was the perfect way to celebrate Motherhood, friendships and spend some time with a couple amazing … [Read more...]
Self Care: Sometimes You Just Need an Adult Time Out! + a Giveaway
Today's chat about self care and taking an adult time out is brought to you by Café Breaks! All opinions are my own. Being an adult is hard y'all! Never, ever in my rush to "grow up" did I imagine that it would be this hard! I was totally that kid, you know the one that interjected in adult … [Read more...]
DIY Book Page Bunny Bunting
This DIY Book Page Bunny Bunting craft is brought to you in part by Oriental Trading. All opinions are my own. I love Easter! Its easily one of my favorite holidays! Not just for what it represents, but also because its a celebration of spring and life! That just begs for fun crafts and decor to … [Read more...]
23 Marvelous Fall Burlap Projects
What is it about fall FINALLY being in the air around this part of Texas that has me feeling all creative and "nest-ish"? Please tell me that I am not the only one that starts going just a little DIY plans crazy (thanks a whole lot Pinterst!)? I just want to make ALL the the things! Starting with … [Read more...]
Easy DIY Bandana Rag Garland
Popping in with a quick and easy DIY! Cause you know thats the kind of DIY I love the most! If I can complete a project in less than an hour start to finish, I'm totally in! And this Easy DIY Bandana Rag Garland is the perfect quick project! Not to mention its a great way to add a pop of fun and … [Read more...]
DIY Sweater Mittens
Hi, I am Valerie. I am a Mom to 5 kids ages 19, 15, 5, 3, and 1 with a grandbaby due in June. We live in west Michigan and help run a family hobby farm. We do our best to raise our food and repurpose what we can to keep a small footprint. We try to live as frugal as possible so that I am able stay … [Read more...]
Mug Makeover Ideas
I have an addiction. A MUG addiction! I firmly believe that its impossible to have too many cute, fun, practical and impractical mugs! And all you'd need to see is my coffee bar area to know that I really truly believe it :) While I love purchasing fun mugs, I love making my own fun mugs even more! … [Read more...]
White and Silver Winter Snowman Wreath
This post contains affiliate links. Purchasing through them help support this blog, at no cost to you! :) I love my wreaths. The Hub's is not such a big fan of my front door decor. So I take advantage of the time he spends on the road to come up with new wreaths and enjoy them while I can :D This … [Read more...]
25 Easy DIY Gifts in a Jar
I've become slightly obsessed with this idea of gifts in a jar... I mean seriously! They couldn't be more practical! There is a sweet treat or something fun inside and then you still have a jar to do something interesting with! I've gathered up 25 ideas for Easy DIY Gifts in a Jar to help get some … [Read more...]
99 Crafts and Projects to Bring Fall into your Home!
There is something about the changing of the seasons that makes me wanna get all kinds of crafty and homey. All I want to do all day is quilt and sew and paint and make are and bake yummy things. What is it about Fall that makes me all "suzy homemaker"??? The biggest problem I have is narrowing down … [Read more...]
