In my heart of hearts I believe everything can be made new. It's one of the reason I love to make things over versus buying new things. It speaks to my heart. Today I am sharing an old tool Santa and Christmas tree. If you would like to see some other trash to treasure makeovers for Christmas you can visit my friends listed down below. Maybe you'll be inspired to create something new today! I found these old tools for $1 each at a thrift store. They were rusty dusty mason trowels. I think $1 ... continue reading...
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Subscription Gift Guide
When I was young my aunt gave me a gift subscription to Seventeen Magazine every year for Christmas. I loved it. My birthday is a week before Christmas which means all my presents come at once, but that magazine came all year long. It allowed me to have something special every single month. That special feeling has stuck with me and inspired this subscription gift guide! These gifts keep on giving a little differently than the last week's gift guide, but I promise, anyone on your list would be ... continue reading...
Houndstooth Is My Favorite Color: Houndstooth Decor Round Up
You read that right. Houndstooth is my favorite color. As in I don't care what color it comes in I love Houndstooth!!! Wondering if perhaps I was alone in my infatuation I searched around and found that the love runs far and wide. Here is a round up of some fabulous ways people have incorporated houndstooth into their décor or craftiness! I encourage you to check out the complete rooms and DIY's behind the things you see below! Enjoy the feast... Houndstooth Chair Makeover by me! Hunt & ... continue reading...
You’re Invited: An Artistic Advent
You are officially invited to join me for a special advent series/book club/craft event. I have never really done anything special for advent. Every year I strive to get closer to the real meaning of Christmas. I try to tackle shopping earlier and let family drama roll off my back. Each year I get a little better at handling the holidays. The thing that is missing, the thing that makes all the to-do lists and stress disappear, is a Christ centered anticipation and celebration. Shame on me. ... continue reading...
The Ultimate List of Books By Bloggers Gift Guide
This is the ULTIMATE list of books by bloggers. Books always make a great gift. But if you can give a book that comes with a blog behind it that's even better if you ask me! Why? Because a blog let's you really get to know the author and follow them on a journey. If you read a book you love it will leave you wanting more. If you follow a blog you love it will do the same. When you give a book off the list below your recipient (or you if you are treating yourself :) ) can continue on with the ... continue reading...
How to Carve Bible Verses In Furniture
Today I am sharing a project I've wanted to do for a while. I'm going to show you how to carve a bible verse into furniture. My friend did it a few years back on a project and I have been in love with the idea ever since! If I would have know how easy it was I would have done it much sooner! The stool I used today got a makeover a few months back for this same group and I use it EVERY DAY as my desk chair. I decided to carve 2 Chronicles 15:7 into this stool so I would have a ... continue reading...
Gifts That Give Back Gift Guide
Giving a gift that gives back is like the icing on a sweet cake! It's wonderful to come up with an amazing present, but to know that your purchase keeps on giving is even better. I looked around to find some thoughtful companies that either donate items (like buy one give one campaigns), support fair trade or hire and buy from specific groups of people to support economic growth in impoverished areas. There are so many ways companies can choose to do good. We all can make better choices that ... continue reading...
Homemade Chalky Paint Recipe Video Tutorial
The number one questions I get on the blog is "How do you make your homemade chalky paint recipe?". I've used the same recipe to make my own chalky paint for years. Here is a short video to show you how I mix my own paint followed by tips on how and why I use it. Please let me know what other questions you have so I can add them to the list. Thanks to DAP for sponsoring this post! Everything You need to know about making and using your own chalky paint: Homemade chalky paint is WAY more ... continue reading...
Free Holiday WIFI Password Printable
Company's coming and you know the burning question you are about to get! What's your Wi-Fi password? I'm here to help you out this holiday season with a free Wi-Fi password printable! It's good to have a Wi-Fi password notice handy when guests come, but I thought it would be even more fun to have one especially for the holidays! This free printable comes with homework on your part. First I will show you how to add your password to the printable and then you'll see how to update an old picture ... continue reading...
Family Heirloom Recipe Placemates: Thanksgiving Table Setting
My very favorite family recipes anchor this Thanksgiving table setting. Not actually the food but the recipes...hand written or from a typed (from a real typewriter) notecard. Little slivers of my family on paper. Maybe you could drag out the old recipe box for your very own family heirloom recipe placemats. Before I share my table, I want to make sure you know to stick around. At the end of this post are links to some GORGEOUS Thanksgiving tables you have to see! It's the digital age. ... continue reading...
