DIY Pet Ornament Set
Even though the holidays are over, and everyone is starting fresh with big plans for the new year, I have to share these ornaments! I made these for my Aunt Vanessa and Uncle Alan, and their daughters...
View ArticleBay Rum Aftershave
Guys are so hard to buy for! But when you’re making gifts for guys, it can be near impossible! This is one of the gifts I made my dad for Christmas: Bay Rum Aftershave. The spices, bay leaves, and...
View ArticleOur DIY House: Interior Barn Door
It was love at first sight. A for sale by owner sign lured us down a quiet and quaint little street that, in despite of living in this town for 28 years, we had never been down before. That was the...
View ArticleDog Silhouettes
I’m so excited to share the gift I made for my parents for Christmas this year! When I moved out, my room became the dog’s bedroom the next day. My mother is basically a modern day snow white, if she...
View ArticleAppendix Cancer, IVF, & The Angel: Dr. Loret De Mola
I normally try to leave a lot of my personal life out of my blog, however, I felt compelled to share my personal story with you, after Stacey Skrysak from WAND News so graciously shared her struggles...
View ArticleRestyling: Block Printing on Fabric
There’s no denying, I’m one of the most girly girls I know! So I’ve been dying for a dress or a top with heart prints. I saw a great idea on one of my favorite blogs abeautifulmess.typepad.com for...
View ArticleOne Hour Skirt...2 Ways!
There are so many inspiring fresh spring fashions out there right now, and I’ve really got the itch to go on a shopping spree!! But I’ve been trying to suppress the urge and work with what I’ve got....
View ArticleRestyle: DIY Bright Colored Skinny Jeans
I am in love with the bright colored skinny jeans I have been seeing in all of the stores and magazines! It just so happens that I have a cheap pair of white skinny jeans I had bought at Wal-Mart for...
View ArticleGluten-free Lady!
Hello, again!!! It’s been awhile since I last posted on my blog. It seems that having an undetermined illness takes up a lot of extra time. Between doctor’s visits and tests, and feeling under the...
View ArticleVe-errry Pinteresting! : Doily Bowl
Sometimes I really enjoy doing a craft that can be done quickly, cheaply, and easily! This is a great craft that takes very little time to set up, and then you can walk away from it for the rest of...
View ArticleDIY Fabric Covered Bins
So my favorite Berenstain Bears book as a child was Berenstain Bears and the Messy Room. Remember that one... the room starts off as a disaster area, and they get all new containers with labels, and...
View ArticleCh-ch-ch-chia (Refrigerator Puddings)
So have you heard the news? Ch-ch-ch-chia seeds are one of the new superfoods!! I’m always up for trying something new, and this little seed is said to be packed full of nutrients. Known for aiding...
View ArticleDoily Dreamcatcher
Dream catchers have caught my eye since I was a little girl. It was not only the beauty of the intricately hand woven web inside the bent wood, and the soft shimmery feathers that delicately fall from...
View ArticleDIY Sparkly Saddle Shoes
I was recently inspired by an episode of the Martha Stewart show in which they made a lovely pair of glittery tennis shoes using Mod Podge. I thought I’d try it out, but give it my own twist! Saddle...
View ArticleFirst craft show of 2012!!
Here are some shots of our booth at the Springfield, Il Lincoln Park Association Artisans Fair: ❤Lindsay
View ArticleHoliday Pet Collars!!!
I just finished up new holiday pets collars for my etsy shop!! Each collar comes with three different attachments that you can change out depending on your pet's mood. The smaller sized collars fit...
View ArticleChevy Truck Bench
This year my husband and I decided to make all of our Christmas gifts. We are on Dave Ramsey’s Financial plan, and we know that Christmas is something that would always set us back a little bit,...
View ArticleHerbal Bath Tea
We are fortunate enough to have a greenhouse in our backyard that we use all year round. There are tons of herbs growing out there so I am always trying to find new ways to use them. I had heard of...
View ArticleUdi’s Gluten Free Double Chocolate Muffins Copycat Recipe
These rich, chocolaty muffins are probably one of the main reasons I was able to start out on a gluten free diet and stick to it! Before I started learning how to cook and bake with gluten free...
View ArticleDIY Pet Ornament Set
Even though the holidays are over, and everyone is starting fresh with big plans for the new year, I have to share these ornaments! I made these for my Aunt Vanessa and Uncle Alan, and their daughters...
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