Hutch and Dresser

I bought this hutch and dresser off Craigslist for $40.00.




I painted the handles black and re-painted the dresser white using Frost by Behr. I didn't prime it.

Here is the finished product:

Craigslist Desk

I bought this off Craigslist for $15.00. Pretty good deal if you ask me! I cleaned it with clorox wipes, sanded a few rough spots, then mod podged the top with some Hobby Lobby scrapbook paper. I also repainted the whole thing using Frost by Behr.

Baby Shower

Love baby showers!

Candy buffet and Paper Rose Decorative Ball


Strawberry Topiary

The Spread!

Bringing Springtime In

These were from a tree by the post office. We got them on Tuesday. I don't know what they are but I had to get rid of them shortly bc they were stinky! They sure look beautiful though.

We came back from our walk in the park today with some lovely spring branches that are just beginning to bud. I love Nature's new beginnings. It's a beautiful and FREE way to decorate as well! God's creations reign supreme!

Dull Drab to Dressed up Fab

The kids' bathroom is one of the last on my list to decorate and assemble. However, the shower curtain was just begging for help. I couldn't wait any longer. So, I took the remnant of my designer black and white flower fabric that I used on the dining room curtains and sewed it to the bottom of the shower curtain. I raised the shower curtain rod to give an illusion of height; that bathroom is one of the smallest rooms in the house. The whole thing took about 20 minutes. And I love it! More of that bathroom to come once I get around to it. :)

During the flood:

After the flood:

Oh yeah- I didn't measure or pin anything. Just quick, easy sewing! And no one could even tell it's not perfectly straight.

Picture Frames

I did not create these picture frames but my wonderful sis-in-law Tara did. I just put the pictures inside. I had to post it though because I LOVE them. Did I mention that I LOVE them?? She did such a great job. These are one of the best gifts I've ever received. I think I'm going to make some more to put throughout our house.

Paper Roses

These were so fun, cheap, and classy cute! The wreath cost $5.00 and the white roses in the glass vase were probably .10 or less. Here is the cost breakdown:
Styrofoam Wreath: $4.99 at Hobby Lobby (I didn't use a 40% off coupon because I didn't have one with me. But you can always print one off online beforehand if you're prepared).
Red Crepe Paper: .99 for one roll (I probably used about 65% of the roll for the wreath).
White Crepe Paper: $1.00 for two rolls (each smaller than the big roll from HL).
I already had a glue gun. So, if you don't have one, it's time to invest! I got mine for about $7.00 at Walmart.
I got the idea for paper roses from http://houseofsmiths.blogspot.com/ Love that blog!

So I started with this white styrofoam wreath from HL. (There were no roses on it when I bought it of course).

I decided to cover the white with red crepe paper. Unfortunately, I had that idea AFTER I had already glued some roses on so there's a chunk of the back that's still white. Oh well. I'll do it right next time.

I also thought they would look pretty in a clear vase as a centerpiece or decoration somewhere. I just kept them in here until I was ready to glue them on the wreath.


Aren't they cute??


I made a few white ones and put them in this pretty square vase.

I love how it looks next to my $2.79 candle holders. (Got those 90% off at HL!)



I just love it on our front door! You really could hang it anywhere though, inside or outside.