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Colonial style home tour in New York
Published on 2012-03-15 20:29:00
I was so excited and honored when my dear friend Debbie, whom I've known since our RMS days and who is also a big reason why I started my blog, asked if I would like to be part of her home tour edition. I immediately said yes and then worked like crazy getting this post together!**************************************************************************Welcome to our home..... We bought our home in January 2003. When the realtor showed us this house we knew this was the one. The couple we [..]
Spring clean up in 10 minutes!
Published on 2012-03-14 18:12:00
Spring has now Sprung for most of us. Sneezing my head off and blooms are in full around here!Started our Spring clean up as well!One thing I do even throughout the winter is try to keep up with the raking of leaves, cleaning the deck, and even the windows.You would never know it, half the time looking out of them.But I do try to keep up, that way it is less work for us come now.I am just going to share some pretty pics in between here.There is random color bursting in our woods. I have never s [..]
Spring art work {diy canvas}
Published on 2012-03-13 15:51:00
Another fun day at the Spring'tacular!Today, I am sharing some Spring art work on canvas.Come on over and share with Gina, a fun Spring craft perhaps that you have done.She would love to have you.You see I could have left it at that...but how boring would that be?Hmmmm, how about a little spray paint?But why cover up the cute bunny?Well, you see I will not be covering him up...he will be looking like a pink silhoutte.What you will need:Canvasspray paint color of your choice {I used watermelon by [..]
Spring mantel {not eggsactly what I thought!}
Published on 2012-03-12 18:47:00
Finally, I finished my Spring Mantel just in time for sweet Shannon's part of the Spring'tacular party. There is no way I would have let her down. This is about the 4th time I changed it up since I started my Spring Mantel.I finally settled on this one.What I realize is pastel colors just do not work in our family room. I did buy some of the faux flowers from the dollar tree, and the pretty multi colored one from one of our local little shops here.Along with the little birdie you see.These can [..]
Copy cat challenge {Let's get it on baby}
Published on 2012-03-11 16:49:00
Ahhhh....I see some anxious ladies out there today!Welcome Spring, and welcome to the my monthly copy cat challenge.{Normally I have you copy from a magazine} which I in fact did. However, this party I see is open to all copy cats! I found my inspiration through Country living and I just fell in love with these spray painted tin cans. I have actually done this before, but never with these fun fresh colors. So out came my spray paint can, and I let the magic begin! You may recall I spray pain [..]
Spring mantel,Pallet project,Mod podge, and a gorgeous china cabinet
Published on 2012-03-11 07:32:00
Happy Sunday, Happy day! I plan on seeing a lot of you later on today for the Copy cat challenge.Remember NO NEWBIE party, the party starting tonight is strictly for copy cats. Let's go ahead and feature some newbies from last week. First up, a gorgeous Spring Mantel Tam, displays so many pretties here. It just made me smile.Next, I have to say my heart went a little pitter patter on this one. Now this is a fantastic pallet project. Nice job to Newlyweds on a BudgetNow you all know I love mod [..]
Decorating with paint swatches...huh?
Published on 2012-03-10 18:37:00
This is just how strange my mind works. Have you ever heard or seen anyone decorate with paint swatches?Actually, I have!In fact, I googled it before I titled my post, and after I did the project already.Some cute projects came up. Mine is a different though, so I will call it a Debbiedoo's original. The other day while shopping for plants at Home depot, which btw I did not buy any because I thought, I will kill these poor things before April, I best wait. I happened to be walking by the paint [..]
English style tudor home tour
Published on 2012-03-09 16:39:00
Happy Friday! Welcome to an English style tudor home tour!You sure will enjoy it.I feel honored to be asked to showcase my home. Debbie has asked me afew times to be her guest. I said I would but kept putting her off. It seems every time we finish one room it gets trashed while working on the next room. My living room is now filled with kitchenware due to the kitchen renovation. After seeingthe new homes all up to date I had a fear of posting. We have many more rooms to complete. ************* [..]
Change is good! please tell me YeS!~
Published on 2012-03-08 18:34:00
I have thought about writing this post for some time now. Now the timing seems right. You will in the next week or so start to see more changes over at my blog. I am transitioning over to Word press and quite frankly scared out of my mind. There were several things that prompted this move for me.However, my first and foremost reason, is making my BLOG, my BLOG.I, like many of you work very hard to maintain my blog, my projects, and my day to day events happening.I am petrified to one day wake [..]
Decorating with Cloches for Spring
Published on 2012-03-07 18:14:00
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Mod podge kitchen {diy} art on canvas
Published on 2012-03-06 07:57:00
Hello there! How are you all doing on this fine March day? I am so happy Spring is almost here. Today I am sharing some diy canvas art using mod podge.I decided I would do something a little French Country, with my roosters of course.First thing I did was cut out all my inspiring images from Elle decor magazine. I love that magazine! Pure eye candy. I wanted all kitchen related images. Easy find!After I mod podged my images, I let it dry for about an hour or so, then I took my rooster [..]
Tea cup candles {Newbie party started}
Published on 2012-03-04 16:10:00
I have a very lovely collection of vintage tea cups that have been passed down to me from family, both an Aunt and my FIL. There is no shortage of china in my house. I saw these lovely tea cup candles on a wedding site, and they say they were fromAnthropolgie. {Anthropologie}Very pricely I may add. about $23.00 a tea cup. Ummmm....I don't think so.How about Free for me!I brough [..]
Bedroom makeovers, yard sale finds, chande, and Mason jar light fixtures
Published on 2012-03-04 08:10:00
Mason jar light fixtures,bedroom makeover, bird chande for the gardenGood morning Ladies and Gents! Thanks for all the well wishes on my stupid cold.Full blown today and my head feels like a balloon.Doesn't stop me though from blogging.Today I would like to feature, some of the awesome Newbies from last weeks party.You are all awesome and I thank you for joining me each week.This party is for YOU, so I hope you do enjoy it.First up Kim, from La Belle Epoque home shared her gorgeous Master Bedroo [..]
Copy cats and Stalkers all around!
Published on 2012-03-03 08:04:00
Happy Saturday!Not so pretty and happy over here today.Gloomy day, and I have a scratchy throat!However, you did not come visit me this morning to hear me whine so I will move on to a fast post.First let's talk about Copy cats and stalkers!Yesterday morning, I was browsing my blog roll, and don't you know it my friendBj, has the most sweet and uberly {totally not a word} funny post.You may read that HERE!Love that lady, and apparently she loves me HA!It's all good, and I love her fun spirit, sh [..]
"Downtown Orlando" shabby chic charmer home tour
Published on 2012-03-02 17:26:00
I was thrilled when Debbiedoo's asked me to do a home tour...Are you kidding me...Debbiedoos...The rock star of bloggers, patron saint to Newbies, and wife of a hot husband...Wants to see my humble abode? Count me in.....Here goes!"Downtown Charmer" {Shabby chic minimalist}That's what the real estate listing said. True, it was in downtown Orlando. Charmer, I'm not so sure, I will spare you all of the before pictures, let's just say....blue toilets and sinks!I always lived in the suburbs of O [..]
These boots are made for walkin....{Garden boots}
Published on 2012-03-01 17:28:00
Decorating with garden boots adds just a touch of whimsy to the garden!Last Summer, I did a pallet project, and I added some Garden/ Rain rubber boots to the top. They were actually given to me by a friend long ago. She thought Jack could use them.Sorry, Jack, Mom could use them instead.mediterranean spaces design by other metros media and blogs Debbiedoo'sThe other day I got to thinking about some cute Garden boots{source} All the colorful, cute styles [..]
The daily "doos"
Published on 2012-03-01 16:51:00
Today in the daily doos! HA, that popped in my head, and I thought, that sounds like a fun title! I decided I would make a slide show to share with you what was on this weeks daily doos agenda. It was fun!As you can see I have been busy! A lot of people ask me, how I get so much done in a day. Well, I really don't! It appears that way, but these things are spread out over the course of the week. I am a multi-tasker to the best of my ability these days. I used to be able to whip things out [..]
Burlap love {diy curtains}
Published on 2012-02-29 18:48:00
;I love re-purposing in case you have not noticed. {Burlap diy curtains/valances}These burlap rice bags have gone a super long way in my house. {free} I have just a few pieces left, and I decided I would make a burlap valance for the laundry room.{Don't peek around here yet}, I have not shown you the laundry room's full reveal! Just look at the curtains...FOCUS!I cut the bag in half, and just hot glued the trim across, leaving a small little opening to be able to fit my rod in between.Added a l [..]
" It's the little things in life"...
Published on 2012-02-28 19:12:00
That's how the saying goes right?Well for me it is all about the little things in life!and I love simple little embellishments! Little embellishments, little color, little something, something here and there.I bought this applique from Lowe's hardware for I believe around $5.00. I knew my plan for it.I was not sure what Mr. Doo's would think. You know, he does have a say, and he is an interior designer {not really}but neither am I! who's askin' and who's checking?That you never do know.Anyhow, [..]
Spring craft {diy} Newbie party started
Published on 2012-02-26 15:22:00
Happy Spring! I know not officially here yet, but it is in my house.Thought I would share a Spring craft, that I whipped up in a few minutes.All from dollar tree items,and of course a can of spray paint.I used my new favorite color Blue ocean breeze.I spray painted my white canvas.What you will need:Easter grassSpring Easter Foam cut outs {dollar tree}Foam eggs {dollar tree}Faux Spring flower {dollar tree}First I glued my grass on the board, both with craft glue, and my handy dandy glue gun.I a [..]
Pottery barn knock offs, Pallet project, Sun room, Goodwill finds, Graphics fairy,
Published on 2012-02-26 08:10:00
Good morning all! Happy Sunday, rest day to you! Today, I am sharing some highlights of last weeks newbie party. Pottery barn knock offs,Pallet projects, Goodwill finds and transformations,Graphics fairy projects, and a gorgeous sun room.Come and check it out. The velvet door, has a few more on this post to share, she did a fantastic job!Smart gal indeed!Next, Lorna, from My Inspiration overload shares some awesome Goodwill finds, and transformations. So pretty after, you must see the before!Ch [..]
Abstract art {please do not laugh}
Published on 2012-02-25 17:04:00
Ok, so I have told ya'll before I am no Picasso!We know this, obviously. However, I decided to try my hand at some abstract painting.A few friends and I thought it would be a fun night out. There was a groupon online for buy one get one.OK, I am in.I knew going into it, it would be a fun night regardless of the art outcome.It was a small little art place close to home.Hey, you could even bring your own wine or beer if you would like.We did indulge in one.The instructor was great...forgot her [..]
Colonial style home tour
Published on 2012-02-24 16:55:00
Hi, I'm Judy from DIYbyDesign.Welcome to our home. We built our Colonial style house in 1999. Since then most of the rooms have been transformed at least once. When you come in the front door we have a two story entryway.So what do you do with that extra space above the front door?Well if you're me...you get up there on a ladder and decorate.One of the most major changes happened about four years ago when we gutted the kitchen. We were young when we built the house and we knew our tastes would [..]
Upcycled cans
Published on 2012-02-24 06:12:00
Hello! Today, I decided to get cracking and clean the house!In between that chore, I also had a project of upcylcling some cans.They were sitting on my counter after I rinsed them, and I thought, those need a little love.Some spray paint love.Things are starting to get a little colorful around my house. I love to have clementines in a pretty cobalt blue bowl sitting on the counter..those two colors just look so pretty together.It was suppose to be 75 and sunny today. Although, warm, very little [..]
A reunion in the making...extra, extra read all about it!
Published on 2012-02-23 14:42:00
Howdy friends!It was a year in January since my first kick off of the Newbie party.Glad to see it is still going, and a lot of you have formed new friendships and readership from said party.I started this party with the most good intent. I knew how it felt to be a new blogger, and it was hard to put myself out there. I receive emails on a regular basis, telling me how thankful you are and what this party has done for you and your blog. That makes me so happy! I don't say this often enough...b [..]
What is your favorite beauty tool?
Published on 2012-02-22 18:51:00
Every once in a while you will find a post on a product I love.Most of us have one, whether it is in the beauty department, hair, skin or makeup.I have been letting my hair grow again.I think it is because my sis is getting married in the summer and I want to have a cute doo..get it doo? HA!You know what my latest greatest tool is?My curling iron.But as you can see, I am going for the 80's look again, and what better way to achieve that, than the handy dandy curling iron.while I am at it I may [..]
Drum shade for ceiling fan
Published on 2012-02-22 06:16:00
Drum shade on a ceiling fan! Whomever came up with idea first, I think you are pretty smart. I have seen it many times, and thought I really need to try that. For one, it is less costly than replacing the ceiling fan and for two, I believe our ceilings fan serve a purpose. {source} We need to circulate that air on occasion.I started with a simple Better homes and gardens lampshade purchased at Walmart for around $10.00. I liked the color, texture and trim. I, however knew it had to be the [..]
Spring decorating! I know, I know...I'm crazzzzy!
Published on 2012-02-21 08:28:00
What can I say? Yes, I am Spring decorating already. I am like a dept store, always a month or two ahead of the season!Remember the other day, I showed you this new color I am in love with this season?It does scream Spring to me.You recall the wreath I change out per season with a can of spray paint? Well yes, it has one more life in it I think for color. I will break down ext time and just buy a new twig wreath. I like stretching a new life out of everything.and her we go for the last one. [..]
Teen boys bedroom makeover! {Newbie party started}
Published on 2012-02-20 07:18:00
Ideas for decorating a teen boys bedroomMy son Alex who is a freshman in High school asked me a few weeks ago if I could update his room to a Boys "teen" room. Apparently he was over the Magic picture and red, white and blues. I did not see anything wrong with his current room. However, I understood his feelings and said I would see what I could do on a small budget. I am all about budget decorating!My budget was $100.00. I went slightly over, but that's OK it was worth it in the end.Let's tak [..]