IKEA Hack Pizza Pan Chalkboard

Posted on July 21, 2014 by admin

I think IKEA furniture is an abomination, but have to hand it to them with their nifty little GRUNDTAL organization stuff (Side note: Why does IKEA have to capitalize everything? It makes me feel like I am being yelled at.)

One of my favorite things in the GRUNDTAL series are their cool little stainless steel containers. I have them on my fridge holding my spices, on the sides of my washing machine, and of course all over my office studio. I like that they are stainless steel so that I don’t have to worry about them rusting and they are safe for food. I don’t use them for my powdery spices though because it gets too messy. Continue reading →

Furniture Facelift Friday: Map Top Table

Posted on July 18, 2014 by admin

Vikki at Uniqueantweaks made a small table pack a big punch by adding a map to the top. I love this idea because sometimes no amount of loving, crying or working can save a table top. This is a great way just to cover it up! Continue reading →

Family Histories Make Us Stronger

Posted on July 14, 2014 by admin

I am a hoarder. Not of things, but of life. I have a terrible memory and even at a young age had a hard time recalling things that had happened. I hated knowing that I had experienced amazing things and that they were just going to disappear. Now that I have kids, I zealously write down every cute thing they say or do so that I don’t ever lose it. I have actually meticulously designed an archive system for all their photos so that they don’t disappear in a hard drive failure. Continue reading →

Minecraft Birthday Cake

Posted on July 7, 2014 by admin

Minecraft Birthday Cake

My friend Brenda Calloway makes the most amazing cakes ever! And when I recently saw the Minecraft Birthday cake she made I had to share. It is seriously the best Minecraft cake I have EVER seen! My son freaked out when he saw it. She even has an Enderman and a Creeper! And I love the Rice Krispies Treats she used for the blocks! Continue reading →

Ice Cream Truck Party

Posted on June 30, 2014 by admin

When my little girl was turning two she was OBSESSED with ice cream trucks. Even though we have never bought anything from an ice cream truck in our lives (we are far too cheap), D– was totally in love with them. So I thought it would be fun to use it for the theme of her birthday party.
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Bedtime Book Baby Shower

Posted on June 23, 2014 by admin

Last year when my friend was adopting she didn’t really need a lot of stuff, but we were so excited that we wanted to celebrate anyway. So instead of throwing a full out shower, we decided to do a bedtime book baby shower. I was so excited! I got to combine all my favorite things: cookies, books, vintage items, and PJ’s! Continue reading →

Crud in My Craft Room Challenge: July 4th Wreath With Garden Faucet Handle

Posted on June 16, 2014 by admin

I haven’t had time to do a “Crud in My Craft Room Challenge” for awhile and I have missed the thrill. The desperate foraging through my scrap fabric, cursing my luck when I discover that I am just a few inches short of the ribbon I need, and trying to find alternatives to making a trip to the craft store. Call it crazy, call it sustainable crafting, but I love it. Continue reading →