This DIY patriotic pillow cover is the perfect way to show your love for the USA in a stylish way. Plus it's a super easy decorative pillow to have in your stash!I can remember standing under the big lights of my hometown football field on a Friday night. The band playing. The crowds cheering and in unison we would sing the National Anthem. Even at 16 I felt privilege flow through me on those nights. Aren't we the luckiest to live in a country where we are free to play football and grow our own ... continue reading...
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DIY Dog Bow Tie Tutorial
If you have a dapper little doggie (or cat) like we do you NEED these easy DIY dog bow ties in your life. The ones I am teaching you today are especially cute because they are made from the material of old neckties! Using vintage neckties is a favorite twist I like to add to my DIY arsenal. The vintage fabrics are so fun, loud and often not going to be used "as is" ever again! I gather neckties from garage sales and thrift stores for $1 or less and the more outdated the fabric the better. ... continue reading...
Porch Decorating On a Budget
Here are a few tips for porch decorating on a budget. This time of year has me wanting to beautify our outdoor living space with all the gorgeous plants and comfy patio furniture I can find, however, we live in the real world and budgets exist! I'm going to share a few ideas on how to stretch your budget and make your porch look inviting at the same time. I want to thank Wagner for sponsoring this post, all ideas and opinions are 100% my own. Tips for decorating your porch on a budget ... continue reading...
Visit The Antique Rose Emporium in Brenham Texas
I am sharing one of the cutest places on Earth with you today - The Antique Rose Emporium near Brenham, Texas. On my last trip to Round Top Antiques Week my girlfriend and I made a special trip to visit the Antique Rose Emporium gardens. She had never been and in case you haven't either join me for a little tour! Over the years I have made many trips to the Antique Rose Emporium and I love it every single time. It never fails to inspire. If you live far away don't worry, they have a great ... continue reading...
Items To Personalize from Walmart
I have found a match made in Heaven. Two of my favorite things, married for perfection. They are a good, inexpensive Walmart find and my handy dandy Heat Tool. Put them together and you have a slew of items to personalize from Walmart in a wide variety of ways. Let me show you! On a recent evening when I desperately needed a mom break (please don't judge!) I set out ALONE to the open arms of the aisles at Walmart where I was welcomed by a million potential project ideas involving my ... continue reading...
Dollar Store Table Decor for Summer with Flamingos
Friend, you know I LOVE the dollar store! Nothing better than a good cheap find! I rounded up the perfect items on my last visit for precious summer table decor complete with summer flamingos for a fun touch. I promise you can find great items for your home at the dollar store too, you just have to keep your eyes peeled and your out of the box thinking cap on! Your eyeballs will be bobbing like a pool float in all the cute summer dollar store ideas my friends have too, check them out here: This ... continue reading...
Girl’s Black and White Bathroom Ideas
Can you say BORING? My daughter's bathroom was super boring to her, but she is a teen so that sounds about right doesn't it? I'll fully admit I agreed with her on this one, this girl's bathroom needed some fresh ideas and decor to bring it to life. Here is how we made her boring bathroom a spectacular black and white haven, perfect for my sweet girl. I hope there are some ideas you can steal here. First, look at how it started... It all started with the fabric. There is not much I love more ... continue reading...
Boy’s Bathroom Free Art
Hi! Well a few weeks ago I shared the beginning of the boy's bathroom makeover I was working on and today I am sharing two more parts of this cute little room! I think the little touches I'm sharing today can help make any bathroom look better. Hardware adds a finishing touch and fun artwork makes it personal. This free art print will help you if you have a boy's space to decorate. Thank you to Hickory Hardware for sponsoring this post, the ideas and designs I am sharing are all my own. First, ... continue reading...
DIY Decorative Changeable Pillow Cover
Friend, I feel like I might have the most amazing answer to seasonal decorating ever. How many million pillows and pillow covers do you have? A ton right!? Well this changeable decorative pillow cover idea will narrow down your pillow stash while making your pillow game stronger! It's SO FUN! I love IKEA, their pillow covers and inserts are affordable and cute. I get all my pillow inserts there and opt for the down pillow inserts because they are the coziest to me. I recently made a trip ... continue reading...
How to Build An Easy Stairway Gate
Houston, we have a problem. Our little problem comes packed in a 15 pound tiny terror of a dog named Oliver. Friend, I am gonna tell you how to build an easy stairway gate in case you struggle with the same pet problem as me. This crazy pint sized pee pup is ruining our upstairs carpet! Big thanks to Wagner for sponsoring this post, all ideas and opinions are my own. We got this precious pup last September, just a few months after we moved into our brand new house. I knew we would have some ... continue reading...