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December 13, 2017

DIY Modern Christmas Stocking Holder

See how I used some modern and stylish round brass drawer knobs to make a DIY modern Christmas stocking holder!   I can't believe Christmas is less than 2 weeks away!  And, yes, we are ...

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December 9, 2017

DIY Oversized Wood Bead Garland

Today I'm making a simple DIY oversized wood bead garland that's so easy to make and perfect for styling open shelves.   I LOVE wood bead garland.  While I guess they "technically" fall ...

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diy minimalist gold and white winter wreath | Diy Christmas decorations | diy Christmas decor | diy Christmas wreath | diy Christmas wreaths easy | diy Christmas wreaths for front door | diy winter wreath | diy winter decor | minimalist wreath | winter wreath diy | winter wreaths for front door | diy projects | crafts

November 29, 2017

DIY Gold and White Winter Wreath

I love making wreaths for different seasons, especially winter and Christmas!  See how I used a simple, gold macrame ring to make a DIY gold and white winter wreath! I can't believe the ...

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November 8, 2017

Lazy Girl’s DIY Typography Art

See how easy it is to make pretty art typography prints from your favorite quotes for free!!  This is the lazy girl's way to DIY typography art!   It’s the second Wednesday of the month ...

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diy embroidery hoop wreath | diy embroidery hoop craft | diy embroidery hoop decor | embroidery hoop crafts | embroidery hoop wreath | minimalistic wreath | fall wreath | embroidery hoop wreath fall | embroidery hoop decor

October 11, 2017

DIY Embroidery Hoop Wreath

I jumped on the bandwagon and made my own minimalistic DIY embroidery hoop wreath in just a few minutes!   It's the second Wednesday of the month which means it's time for another ...

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moody modern fall wreath | diy fall wreath | diy wreath | minimalistic wreath | modern farmhouse | gold hoop wreath

September 13, 2017

DIY Modern Fall Gold Ring Wreath

See how I used a gold macrame ring to make a modern fall wreath.  It's the perfect DIY modern fall wreath with moody fall colors.   It's the second Wednesday of the month which means ...

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Filed Under: Crafts, Fall

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Instagram post 17847186412529276 Can you spot what’s “ wrong” with this picture?  I put “wrong” in quotations because it’s not TECHNICALLY wrong but it most certainly is frustrating. We specifically got the bench for the kids so that they could all sit together and we could easily clean up spills.  Instead, they sit on the upholstered chairs 🤦🏼‍♀️😂 This is an everyday occurrence. TJ and I end up sitting on the bench instead 😂😂 So, if you’re buying a dining table and thinking bench for the kids, think again #momfail http://liketk.it/2DZAW #liketkit @liketoknow.it @liketoknow.it.home
Instagram post 17917481356320316 Sharing all about Evie’s big girl room design plan on the blog today!  Thank you to everyone who weighed in on the paint color fiasco. I ended up going with PINK because Evie LOVES pink. If it was for me, I would have chose green  We’re also going to be DIYing a dresser similar to the one pictured using an IKEA hack!  Plus, we’ll be faking some hardwired sconces because we don’t have time to run the electrical needed to actually hardwire them  The main feature is the pink board and batten!! SO excited about that. Then the wallpaper on top  Let’s just hope we get this done before baby #4 comes 🤞 😬 http://liketk.it/2DUIB #liketkit @liketoknow.it @liketoknow.it.home
Instagram post 18059747563089475 Well, I’m going to throw up and go hide in under a rock BUT first we are officially announcing a project we’ve been working on for a few months - it’s called “Your Home Transformed” and it’s all about empowering you to DIY and decorate your home. All the resources you need and support you need to turn your pins into reality  We are SO passionate about this project and everything it stands for. I chatted more in my stories today if you want to see my awkwardly trying to use words 😂🤦🏼‍♀️. I’ll write more on the blog soon!!
Instagram post 18011186443225297 Anyone who knows me knows I am introverted and reserved. I’d rather never be close to anyone than to be close and be “seen” or be hurt or have someone know how I feel  But, following along with the hashtag #girlshowyoface I’m reminded of what the my blog/business is to me. You show up, you’re seen, you’re vulnerable, and you share your life with complete strangers. And through that, I’ve made some incredible friendships and stepped out of that introverted shell, just a little  I may never be a big enough blogger, I may never be an entrepreneur that I dream of being. But I’m trying my best to be real and to show my real, crazy, authentic life  So, #girlshowyoface and be seen for who you are 💕💕
Instagram post 18053377723145604 I’ve maxed out on the number of paint samples I can buy 🤣. Narrowed it down to these two completely polar opposite colors for the board and batten in Evie’s big girl room!  Above the board and batten will be wallpaper (shared a couple posts back)  Which is your favorite?? Green or pink?!
Instagram post 18089231959051136 When you’re 60 months pregnant, you look for the easiest, most effective and safest way to clean your floors. There’s a 0% chance I’m scrubbing anything on my hands and knees.  That’s where Bona comes in! I’ve been using Bona to clean my hardwood floors for years religiously.  The kids even “help” 🤣🤣 And yes, I am wearing a dress. Why, you may ask? Well it was either that or a shirt that left some of the preggo belly exposed so I chose the dress 🤷🏼‍♀️ Use code “essentials2019” to get free shipping on your Essentials Collection purchase 🎉🎉 What do you use to clean your hardwood floors?? #bonaessentials  #ad Comment below 👇🏻👇🏻
Instagram post 18058833421080828 I spend 5 minutes every night deleting 484271847 pictures the kids take on my phone of the floor, their feet, a random wall, up their nose, etc  Last night I found this one Liam had taken where I was experimenting to see if a paint sample can could be balanced on my baby belly 🤦🏼‍♀️🤦🏼‍♀️😂 In case you’re wondering, it can 🤷🏼‍♀️
Instagram post 17853825862483858 That one time when I got nearly identical almost white pink colors. That time was today #fail #canttelladifference
Instagram post 17844403990545701 Picked wallpaper for Evie’s big girl room! Now to pick the board and batten color 🤔. I’m deciding between a peachy pale pink and light or dark green. Clearly can’t just have two options to choose from. Getting all the paint samples soon so we can get started this weekend 🙌🏻🙌🏻 Those of you who have done board and batten, did you paint the wall first and then install wood or do all the wood first then paint everything?
Instagram post 17973713305277536 Mood Board Friday time! And sharing the mood board for our actual living room project we’ll be starting soon 🎉🎉. It helps so much to visualize exactly what it will look like before I pull the trigger and actually buy something. Well, the sectional is ordered so there’s no turning back now!! What do you think?  #moodboardfriday http://liketk.it/2DvdD #liketkit @liketoknow.it