This month's Junk Revision Challenge was about Valentines. I have laid low the last month and this project excited me and got me back on track and on focus for the coming year. For this Valentine's I decided to go with a mixed metal theme and venture away from the expected pink and red. Here is the story of how it all came together, what this piece means to me and some direction for the blog. Make sure you check out the links below to my counterpart's precious projects! Recently, I had a ... continue reading...
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1960’s DIY Side Table Makeover With Homemade Chalk Paint
Give an old 1960's side table a makeover using my homemade chalk paint recipe. When this little 1960's beauty caught my eye I was really thinking it would be great fun for a kid's room. A little side table makeover was in order. Labeled $15 at a thrift store, it was actually half price day and I got it for eight bucks! Then it sat outside my house for the last four months or so and I devised a different plan for it. I have Christmas to thank. The house reconstruction once the ... continue reading...
Soda Crate Jewelry Organizer
Soda Crate Jewelry Organizer The Junk ReVision Challenge this month is a good one! January is all about fresh starts, getting your house in order from the holiday chaos and organizing away...at least that's what has been happenin' around here! Please be sure to swing by the blogs of my junk loving friends below to see how they transformed trash to organizational treasure. This dated soda crate was destined for the dump when I rescued it from a friend's trash pile. I ... continue reading...
2015 Top Ten
What a year it has been! I started this little blog barely over a year ago for my 40th birthday. The learning curve has been steep and the adventure joy filled. As I look back over the year and think about all the small victories and moments of frustration, I know for sure I wouldn't do it any different. I've learned about myself, my friends, my style and my calling. I sincerely hope you all have enjoyed what this little place on the web has brought to the table. I plan on spending time ... continue reading...
Coconut Crème Cupcakes: A Very Versatile Party Recipe
Coconut Crème Cupcakes... I'm reluctant to share this recipe. It's that good. It's kind of my secret weapon. However, it was shared with me a long time ago and I must pass on the favor. People have very definite opinions about coconut and you may be thinking of passing by this recipe just because of the name. BUT... if I didn't tell you there was coconut in these cupcakes, you would never know! It really is cream of coconut, not the stringy coconut you may be thinking of and it's ... continue reading...
Artistic Advent: Week 5, Free Printable
Merry Christmas dear friends! We have come so far! I hope you have finished your book, The Greatest Gift by Ann Voskamp.(affiliate link) If you haven't, that's ok...keep reading! It is a book to be enjoyed anytime. This week the project is my gift to you...a free Advent printable! As I pondered over the pictures in my head I know the last days before Christmas are filled with travel, wrapping, cooking and visiting. No one has time for projects. So I did it for you. The free Advent ... continue reading...
Gold Dipped Party Glasses: New Year’s Eve Ideas
In case your looking for some festive ideas to help ring in the new year I teamed up with some of my friends to bring you a whole slew of options! Be sure to visit the other exciting projects to see extra special ways to make this a New Year's Eve to remember! If you are looking for a fun hostess gift that won't break the bank, or your hosting yourself and want a little touch of whimsy, I have the project for you! Gold dipped party glasses! I bought these glasses at the dollar store, ... continue reading...
Artistic Advent: Week 4, Mixed Metal Arrow
Christmas day is rapidly approaching and I am prayerful you all are prepared with a warm heart to celebrate Jesus' birth. If all is on track you would have read Chapters 16 through 20 this week in our book. The Greatest Gift by Ann Voskamp. (affiliate link) You can catch the other weeks here: Introduction, Week One, Week Two, Week Three, Week five Each day, as I followed along with Ann's poetic words, I saw arrows. Arrows of direction, defense, misdirection, my direction and His ... continue reading...
Artistic Advent : Week 3, Scarlet Heart Garland
This week we read Chapters 11-15 in our Advent book, The Greatest Gift. (affiliate link) If you are just checking in you can see the introduction, week 1, week 2, week 4 and week 5 here. Please don't be discouraged if you haven't read every day or have fallen a little behind. The daily readings are relatively quick and one doesn't necessarily build on the other, so you can skip ahead if needed. As I read through the scriptures and thoughts this week I visualized a scarlet thread. ... continue reading...
Christmas in Texas
Maybe the old scene of tumbleweeds and shootouts on Main Street come to mind when you think about Texas. If you live anywhere else, it's possible that is your image of the folks down South. Today just might change your view of the great state of Texas. My friend Stacey from Poofing The Pillows put together a Texas blog hop to show you how we do Christmas - Texas style! Be sure to visit the other Texas bloggers below to get a glimpse of the South this season! My taste of Texas is an easy ... continue reading...
