41 West Designs Giveaway

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Today’s giveaway is sponsored by: 41 West Designs specializes in unique, one-of-a-kind, hand painted signs.  The sign I chose was the Mr. & Mrs. sign.  I needed something to compliment my new door headboard.  Since I do not have tall ceilings and I wanted the focal point to remain the headboard this sign was the {…Read More…}





Countdown to Halloween {Hershey Kiss Board}

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I have so enjoyed making all of my Hershey Kiss boards this year (I have two more yet to make!).  I love seeing a few of you take my tutorial and make one with your own spin on it.  Here is my Halloween take on my Hershey Kiss Board.  My kids love counting down to {…Read More…}





Mixed Metal Filigree Ball Necklace

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I love Stella & Dot Jewelry.  I adore the big, chunky baubles and unique designs.  Unfortunately, I just can’t justify the expense of the beauties when I know I can find a way to make it for less than that.  My friend Rebecca and I made a version of the Vintage Tassel Necklace.  I actually {…Read More…}





Hex Nut Necklace

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Have you ever ventured into the hardware store to see what you can find to create with?  I was hanging with my friend Rebecca from Bex & Bestie today and she came up with a simple yet adorable hex nut necklace.  It is so painfully easy but such a simple statement piece as well.  It {…Read More…}





Apple Recipes

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Growing up there wasn’t a ton of things my family did together with the exception of going out to eat or having big family gatherings.  However, one of the things we did every year as a family was go to Bells Apple Orchard (no longer open) in the Chicagoland area.  I remember looking forward to {…Read More…}





Winners!

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The winner of the La Posh Style Giveaway is: Sierra (sierrasjensen@******.com) _____________________________________________________________ The winner of the Great Ideas Day Linky Party is: Jennifer from Life, crafts & Whatever who submitted her solution for soap scum. Ladies you have three days to email me at [email protected] to claim your prize. _____________________________________________________________ By the way, have you {…Read More…}





5 Ways to Upcycle Maps and Globes for Home Decor

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Upcycling is one of the hottest trends in this second decade of the 21st century.  We’re all looking for ways to reduce, reuse, and recycle to leave a smaller footprint on the earth our children will inherit.  It’s safe to say that repurposing is certainly easier on the pocketbook, too.  You know how much I {…Read More…}