Resolutions 2010

Resolution #3: Learn to do embroidery. So I can make cool things like this...

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and this...

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Resolution #2: Create an office space in my home. This one I'm really excited about. Not just because I'm getting a new computer but also because I haven't had an office in about 5 years. I'm so ready to get all my stuff organized in the pretty boxes and files I've been collecting. Here are my inspirations...

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Resolution #1: Make my bedroom cozy and inviting. Not a storage/dump. First project to get this done is to make a headboard. I have wanted to make one for years so it is time to make it happen! Here are a couple of inspiration photos...

Photo found here.

And here is one of the best tutorials in blog land.

I would like to make one that is easy to slip cover so I can change it up with the seasons. There are so many amazing fabrics now and it would give me an excuse to experiment with a few of my favorites I've been eyeing lately.

Neon!

It's back! And not just in clothing. Have you seen all the bright colors everywhere? I love them. Especially now that it's winter. Here are some ways to do neon right because you don't want to look like you're living in the Barbie Dream House, do you?

Found here

Found here

Found here

The Christmas Spirit

From my family to yours, I hope you have a wonderful day full of family and friends and love. Remember our Savior Jesus Christ, the true reason for Christmas. I love you all!!!!
The Christmas Spirit

Can't Decide...

which one I like the best....

Posters found here.

My Dream Home

Do yourself a huge favor and tour this home. I love each and every room. Such beauty brings me to tears!

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P.S. I Made This

Love This Color Combo?

I know brown and blue has been the color combo du jour for the last few years and I thought I was done with it. But then I see a room like this...

And I realize, I still love this color combo.

Photo found here

Christmas Crafts

We have snow. And now we have rain on our snow which turns to slush which then freezes and makes the roads a big ice skating rink. There's your weather update for the day. Because of this inclimate weather we are having, I do not like to leave my house. I prefer to stay warm and dry and wear slippers and wrap my body in fleece. And then I want to craft! Good thing I found some amazing crafty websites to keep me happy. I want to make these...

Instructions found here.

and these...

Instructions found here.

and teach my children to make these...

Instructions found here.

Simply Grove

Last Tuesday I went to this fabulous party thrown by the beautiful Kirsten of Simply Grove. There were so many talented and cool women to meet and mingle with, it was truly an honor to be invited. And Kirsten's home is even more amazing in person.

Magazine Overload

I am over-run by magazines. Every few months I have to purge. My house is small and my storage is limited. I used to keep years and years worth of magazines to the dismay of the kind people helping us move. Those boxes are heavy! I know, I tried to lift one once, and only once because I'm weak like that. So I made a pact with my design self and I pare down periodically. I'll tear the heck out of most magazines but those Domino issues are sacred. Oh, how I miss Domino!!!

photo from here

Get Your Wreath On

Fluffy wreath instructions found here.

Sponge wreath instructions found here.

Jingle bell wreath instructions found here

Perfect Gift

Don't you just love this bag?!? It is so simple and beautiful. I want to make one for everyone I know. You can find instructions here.

Silver Side Table

I'm so loving this table. I think I can find a similar style for super inexpensive and spray paint it silver and make a cheap-man's version of this fancy one.

Recycled Advent Calendar

I save funny things like egg cartons and toilet paper rolls and odd clips. So I was thrilled when I saw this amazing idea for an advent calendar on the blog, maya*made. I'm always happy when common household articles can be turned into something so fun and clever. I don't think I have 24 toilet paper rolls so I better start saving for next year.

How To Re-Do a Dining Room

Isn't this a fab dining room re-do? The settee is amazing. You can see all the before/after pics here. I love this blog. She has such an eye for color and pattern.

Thankful

Photo from here

I'm thankful for a warm home, loving children, supporting family, friends who make me laugh, the guidance of my Savior, the gift of creativity and a way to share it.
Happy Thanksgiving!

Map Walls

My kids are always asking me where countries, states, oceans, lakes, anything is located on a map. I would love a huge map covering my wall so we could explore together. We love our globes but something spread across the room would just be so awesome. I love these rooms...


Photos from houzz

A Light in the Attic

I grew up with an attic bedroom. It was pink. Everywhere. Pink shag carpet, pink walls, pink bed spreads, pink curtains. All pink. And I loved it! I loved it when I was 5 and I loved it even more when I was 17. The pink is gone now. It was a sad day in our family so I wrote an ode to that lovely pink shag. My mom gave us all a carpet remnant and a copy of the poem for Christmas the year they re-decorated the pink room. We still call it the pink room and when I think about that room it's still pink in my mind.



Photos from Country Living


Photos from The Estate of Things

My Other Blog

Check out my food blog, Food Diva. You'll find amazing recipes for these...
or this... And many more equally delicious dishes. And a recipe for crack that you'll thank me for.

Friend Christmas Gifts

Do you give friend gifts? I love to make little treats for those closest to me but I want to make sure they are something they really like and not something that's going to be chucked the minute the door closes. Should I make something yummy? Should I give something like a bottle of rootbeer made to look like a reindeer with a card attached saying, "We're 'ROOT'ing for you to have a won'DEER'ful Christmas!"

What do you think about this d.i.y. s'mores kit? Would you make the s'mores or just stick them in your cupboard and find them 2 years later and then throw them out? (Not that I've done that)

I love these cake pops. But are they more for the kids than adults?
Photo from here. Original "Cake Pops" instructions.


Maybe a cute little jar of tiny cookies? And the glass jars are great for many other purposes.

Or go the non-food route and give a calendar? I love calendars *hint, hint*.
This calendar is beautiful, and I love it on the clipboard.

Another clipboard idea...
Whatever I decide it will be out of love and friendship. And if you do throw it away, just make sure I never know. :)