We all want a fresh-smelling home without toxins. But how?!? During the winter months, our homes often began to get a stale smell. And if all the ads are to be believed, now is when you need to run out and grab an air freshener stat! What advertisers DON’T tell you is that their fancy “smell-good” products are filled with fragrances that are anything but safe and natural. The fragrances release VOCs (volatile organic compounds) which are linked to various […]
1930’s Home Tour – A Peek at Our Dream Home
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Hello! I did not forget my promise to post a home tour of our new (to us) home. We may have already lived here for a year, but it’s still hard to believe that after years of hard work and saving, we have our dream home! If you missed the story of how God brought everything together perfectly for us to buy this place, you may enjoy reading the story of how we found our dream home. According to county […]
Easy DIY Valance for Picture Windows! (under $20)
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Do you have an area of your house that you aren’t in love with but also aren’t sure how to fix it? I have several such areas. Sometimes I also just get bored with what I currently have. Today I’m sharing how I made an easy diy valance for my picture window! Once upon a time we were planning our wedding and the day before realized that we didn’t have table cloths for the gift table. Mom ran to Walmart […]
Burlap Mason Jars and Fall
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I love fall! Did you hear that? I LOVE FALL!!! The weather becomes a little nicer and sleeping with windows open and a cool breeze whisking in is just about the most refreshing way to rest that I can think of. Especially with all the little night bugs singing their tunes. Another reason to love fall is the food! The crisp, sweet-tart smell of apples and the smooth rich smell of pumpkin. The apple tree did great this year […]
Make Your Own Printables ~ Bible Memorization Trick
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If you’ve ever wanted a simple bible memorization trick, printed or written out verses placed around your house are the answer. Today I want to show you how easy it is to make your own printables. It’s best to choose graphics for this and not photos. Photos tend to take up far more ink and unless you have a professional printer, they never look as nice on paper as they do on your screen. I found all the graphics for […]
Creative Air Plant Decorations for Gifts
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There were a lot of confused people last week when I posted a photo of my to-do list on Instagram and one task simply said: “air plants”. People were wondering if “air plants” meant placing house plants outside. It made me chuckle. While I’m sure one could “air” their house plants, I was referring to my need to make my Creative Air Plant Decorations for Gifts. Air plants are in the Genus Tillandsia and there are over 500 species of […]
Busy Mom’s Guide to an Inviting Home
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Ever walked into your home, saw the mess and wanted to go hide under your sheets? Yeah, me too. But I have a system for creating a home that is welcoming instead of repulsing. Today I’m sharing the busy mom’s guide to an inviting home. Creating an inviting home doesn’t require a huge cleaning spree, nor do you need to spend a ton of money. Instead, you must spend a little time each day to insure a home that welcomes […]
Welcome Spring to Your Home ~Bloom Doorhanger
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I wrote Welcome Spring to Your Home as part of a paid campaign with Plaid Crafts, Michaels, and Blueprint Social. The opinions in this post are my own. I know the Christmas is just past, and we aren’t hardly through the month of January. I also know that we have many many cold winter days ahead of us. But that doesn’t stop me from thinking about spring. I created a fun project last week using the new Spring Wood Surfaces […]
Snowmen Painted Glass Illuminaries
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A friend on Facebook shared the neatest idea on making winter themed glass illuminaries to give as Christmas gifts. Of course… Facebook being Facebook, I was unable to find that post to show you my inspiration. However, I decided that one of my grandmas would love some snowmen painted glass illuminaries. So I got to work… How to Make Snowmen Painted Glass Illuminaries You will need: Clean vase or dinner glass Blue spray paint (I used Rustoleum brand) Brushes Sponge […]
Cozy Kitchen Makeover at Jane’s House
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Recently I was talking with Jane (via Email that is) and she was telling me how she was planning on making a few simple changes to her kitchen. The main change would be paint, curtains and wall decor. I asked her if she would share some before and after photos with us. I love seeing how just a few changes can give a room a whole new look! So without further ado I give you, A Cozy Kitchen Makeover at […]
What is an Ampersand?
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Today Jane from Mary and Martha is sharing something interesting with us. So tell us Jane, what is an Ampersand and where did it come from? What is an Ampersand, with Jane from Mary & Martha! If you are on the internet at all, you will notice a new trend, that of the Ampersand! Ampersand’s are popping up in home decor, cards and wall hangings. It bothers me when people use the + sign when they should use the & […]
How to Protect Your Wood Surfaces in Style!
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This post brought to you by Duck Brand. All opinions are 100% mine. My baker’s rack recently got a small make over, keep reading to see what I did and learn how to protect your wood surfaces in style! I have a beautiful bakers rack in my kitchen. A classic iron framework and a cherry colored finish. It makes the perfect plant stand for my house plants. However, I’ve been noticing some spots on the finish. Water spills, dirt spills […]
Simple and Cheap Gift Wrap
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Today I wanted to show you my simple and cheap gift wrap. We have used the funnies from the Sunday comics to wrap birthday presents for years. But the comics aren’t exactly classy enough for some occasions. Sometime last year I came upon a great idea for baby shower gifts and for weddings too. It was as simple as tissue paper and ribbons. Because I’m a (sometimes) crafter, ribbons are found in plenty around our house. As well, I buy […]
Scripture Filled Home ~Creatively Bring God’s Word to Life!
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Is your home a scripture filled home? Yes, no? Personally, I like to see God’s word in my home. Deuteronomy commands us to write God’s word upon our door posts and gates. Why do you suppose that is? Here’s my guess: When scriptures are continually before our eyes; they become “written upon our hearts”. Having bible verses, out where we can see them daily reminds us of his love, of what he wants from his children, of who he is, […]
Setting up a Baby Nursery ~Gender Neutral Yellow and Grey
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I’ve been promising baby room pictures for over a month now. Yes, I know, I’m slow here. 😉 But it’s finally looking like something and I’m excited to share how we’re setting up a baby nursery with yellow and grey! I painted the walls of that little room a cheery yellow over 5 years ago and it was wonderful for a playroom. Especially with some Winnie the Pooh pictures. But I was sick of Winnie the Pooh and wanted something […]
Large Canvas Art. The DIY Money Saving Version!
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Lately I’ve been impressed with large canvas art. Whether it be photos, or paintings, something about canvas art just seems to give a room a bit of class. The room in particular need was our bedroom. Really, it looked pretty nice. But there was one wall that I had stuck one of those photo boards with ribbons on it and slid some photos of hubby and I in it. It worked, but it was boring, and I really needed that […]
DIY Mounted Photos. It’s Easy!
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Easy Mounted Photos you can make yourself! Mounted photos make great decor, and as I discovered, they are very easy to make. We have this lovely flowering bush in our back yard. A couple weeks ago when my mom came up and we all went for a walk and took photos, she took a photo of my bush. Then she put a verse from the Song Of Solomon on it and printed it for me. So pretty and springy, […]
Beach Vacation Shadow Box ~How to!
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While in the Keys we made sure to hit the beach and while there, we also collected shells. Today I’m sharing how I made a beach vacation shadow box! Ah yes, it looks so nice doesn’t it?! 🙂 What you will need: Beach Vacation Shadow Box A shadow box Photos Paper Glue Shells Sand Anything else that you may have picked up while on vacation and want to add. So for my vacation shadow box I went to Hobby Lobby […]
Using Paper to Create a Decor Box
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Changing out the bedroom decor With the coming of winter I changed the quilts and covers on our bed. That also meant changing curtains and decor because the summer quilt is browns and reds while the winter one is tan and green. For winter I always add a little plum to bring in some color. I had to take down my red and brown store bought decor box, and started looking for something to replace them. I forget what I […]
Final Fall Decor on a Budget Post
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Earlier this month I was sharing my Fall Decor on a Budget and I said a had one more project and if it turned out I would show you. I am not sure just how well it turned out to be honest, but since I have it on display I will show you here as well. 🙂 We’ve all seen the painted jars floating around on Pinterest. You are on Pinterest right? Hopefully you are following me there as well. […]
