Summer is here! That means swimming, camping, playing, hiking, biking, and even some sleeping…as in sleeping in. 🙂 I’ve gotta say, the first week of summer is a bit rough for me. I go into it with these wonderful plans and expectations and then 3 days in I’m like whoa, whoa, why are we all […]
Crib Spring Frame
One of our favorite ways to save on decorating is to simply re-purpose. When my youngest grew out of the crib, we found a new way to use the pieces; and this one has become one of my favorite decorations ever! A crib spring frame. It is exactly how it sounds. We literally hung the […]
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle Birthday Party
Something Steff and I are starting to really have fun with is party planning. We don’t do a lot, but between the two of us we manage to have a handful of birthday’s, bridal showers, baby showers, and even a wedding reception here and there. (See our Lego Party HERE, vintage wedding reception HERE) This […]
DIY Purse Caddy – from a hot pad!
We totally shared this tutorial over at Fun, Cheap or Free last week! Yahoo! Do you read Jordan’s blog? You will love it, we promise. We were so thrilled to be a guest for her! : ) (*UPDATE* We showed this project on KUTV’s Fresh Living! Check it out HERE.) It’s also a re-make from […]
Dresser Drawer turned Nightstand
This was my parents dresser for as long as I can remember. They were ready to get rid of it and I couldn’t just let this perfectly good piece of furniture that I had known since forever slip away! Call it sentimental or call it hoarding, I’m good with either. 🙂 It has had quite […]
Sweater Trees! Easy, cheap (free)
Craft hoarding pays off again!! I have kept this giant box that our Ikea Poang Chair came in because it was perfectly square, and about 3 inches wide/tall. It was going to become a wall hanging of some sort, but then I found it’s true calling! Trees! Free trees! I just grabbed a ruler […]