Make A Spring Burst Hoop Wreath (pictorial)

 NOTE: you might want to cut the foam piece with a knife to make it thinner so the wreath doesn't

  stick off the wall too much!

                                                                   

                                                                           TO HANG:

STICK A NAIL IN THE WALL AND PUSH THE FOAM INTO THE NAIL!

2013 Valentine ideas

Valentine decor using sticks

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My 'Batty front porch and Lott's Boo shirt

Hello.

I thought I would get in the spirit and add my picture to the wonderful October 'web world.

Here is a picture of my front porch.

I used orange burlap for the pillows along with a package of cheap foam bats from Hobby lobby

I didn't even take the time to sew,  I just wrapped them like a present and put a clip in the back!

The wreath is made from orange burlap strips and white yarn.

Sticks were found in the yard and spray painted black.

Bing Bam 'Boo   -just that easy!

And look what I found!

A picture of Lott's Boo tee from a few years back.

So simple!

I just made the puzzle on the computer and printed it on transfer paper.

I then ironed the transfer paper to white fabric and cut it out.

Last.. I sewed it to the tee using wonder under.

Top 10 things to do when the kids go back

1.Watch the Martha Stewart show 

2.Enjoy every isle at Home Goods.

3.Go for the Spa pedicure..not just the Regular.

4.Sit at Starbucks for coffee AND a Lunch

5.Organize summer photos.

6.Nap

7.make stuff 

8.blog stuff

9.Read a Fall magazine in the car rider line.

10.Decorate my little girl's room without her knowing. :/
 (preferably  Black & Pink...not Doc McStuffin. )

Throw pillows with a chunky striped lamp. yes!

{making soon.}

I'll buy this again! (beauty buzz)

Loreal LAQUER LINER in Blackest Black.

PITCH BLACK with Bold stay power!

a little goes a lonnnng way! 

(I wipe excess on  a tissue before and after applying.)

AWESOME stuff.

Definitely only for those who like it ..
HEAVY and HOT!
                                                                             

-B.jane                 

My kitchen makeover/ almost break up story.

Inspiration: 

Grey, Gold, Tan ..mixed with a Pop of White.

I'm about to show y'all a picture of my old kitchen.

Although it looks kinda dated, my Hubby and I were once Very Proud of this dark space that provided such warmth and comfort to our simple ranch style home.

Something about the old wood cabinets mixed with the glow of the pendant and handmade valence.

It was complete coziness for us.

here it is..

Almost 10 years later..

I now have two kids and I'm ALWAYS in the kitchen! Literally!

My taste has started changing too.   I'm suddenly inspired by Modern. 

(maybe it has something to do with pinterest..or 50 shades.ha!)

 But Nothing will ever compare to the character that can only be found in the OLD!

Therefore.. my mission was to create a ModCot kitchen.

(modern cottage)

 And I knew what had to be done. 

It was time to convince the hubby to paint our REAL WOOD cabinets WHITE.

A Big fat Change that almost swung us into a complete break-up! 

I'll never forget our faces when we walked into our house after the painter left.

Complete silence.  

Just not Complementing the back splash..at all!!!

NOT COZY and NOT CUTE!

He lost all trust in me :(

 NEXT:

Convincing the hubby to Cover HIS tile . 
The tile back splash that he put HIS sweat and blood into 8 years ago.

This took quite the bribery ladies..lol

I'm not talking regular tile..I'm talking super modern tile 

And i think you've figured out that I have one of those husbands who has to have an opinion on the decorating, (sigh)

(This is supposed to be MY thing!!)

Grrrr

I decided to keep the farm style faucet.

mission: Old mixed with modern

THE BIGGEST BLOW UP of ALL:

Convincing my husband that we now needed to DRAW stripes on our NEW kitchen Cabinets.

You can only imagine ... lol!!

I just knew it needed something!

We took the risk and....

HE Loves it. 

Yes! 1 point

My old farm table got a swish of paint too.

No fight..yay!

  I started gaining his trust at this point!

                                              The 'thingy' above the window..? 

                                                                  I bet you're wondering!

                                                            This is a{ Nester  }knock off. 

                                               A little decoration she made for a book party.

                                                I fell in love and had to make one!  Yep..she  has a tutorial

                                        Mine looks kinda weird, but it was cute for the pinterest party i had. 

                                                            (Coming down soon, just not sure what will take it's place.)

My morning oatmeal goes here.

And coffee cups are always in reach!

Not sure on cabinet handles yet!

I kinda want to do the Unthinkable!

Mixing Metals

Stainless steel bar pulls that totally clash with the oil rubbed bronze faucet and fixtures.

can it be done?

I'm thinking yes!:)

                      In case you're wondering about my white strand of Christmas lights on the counter..

Lets just say..

I didn't have the heart to ask him for one more thing.

(Under Counter mounted lights will have to wait.)

I put these up before the pinterest party.

But not being so pushy paid off!  I actually like the sparkle it gave

Kinda reminds me of the  'Old Warm Glow.

:)

The best part..I feel like I can finely see in here!

Brighter Kitchen makes for Brighter memories. 

HBD to me and a fast craft (cute shutter clips)

August 13th:

My Birthday.(sigh)

How did I get to 35!!??

Thankful and Depressing.. all rolled in one!

This picture definitely cheers me up!

It's like a sweet blended reminder. 

(Fall...Friends and Front Porch 'Sittin...Coming soon) 

I also ignored the kiddos for a few minutes and accomplished the fastest craft ever!

{Cute Shutter Clips}

1 pack of magnetic clips from the office section at Walmart.

Trace a quarter and cut circles to fit. 

Stick on with mod podge and then mod podge over. (let dry)

Done

  

Pinterest Potluck party

This is way too darn cute not to blog!

 So.. I'm here this Friday morning with a little recap of a Pinterest Potluck i threw together for a few friends.

I've been collecting Snapple bottles for a few months! 

I just knew one day they would get used! 

My Mom was so annoyed with my clankety glass pile..lol"

Here is the recipe for cute pinner stations

A little rice, kabob sticks , a million P letters and tags for labeling .

Simple..but makes you want to buy a Cricket machine! :/

Here is a picture of my porch the day before ..

I'll post more on this little makeover later!

Poor hubby! He literally hides when I mention the word party..haha

Appetizer Stations were spread throughout the house.

I wish I would of snapped a few more food shots, but conversations took priority. :0)

Desserts on the main table

YUM FUN!