It's that time of year when all of the Christmas decorations get taken down and put away. It can be hard figuring out where to put it all and how to store it safely so it doesn't get damaged. Today I'm sharing some of my best Christmas decoration storage ideas with you! Christmas Decoration Storage Ideas Idea #1- Use what you've got One of my favorite tips for creatively storing your Christmas decorations is to look around the house and use what you ... [ Read More ]
Mercury Glass Frame Thrift Store Makeover
I LOVE a good makeover, and I'm so excited to share my mercury glass frame thrift store makeover with you today! I recently went thrift store shopping at Deseret Industries (or D.I. as I lovingly call it) and found two large frames that weren't the cutest, but had some major potential. I knew I could turn them into something beautiful. I'm working with them to share with you this fun transformation today! Two old candle holders, two red taper candles, and a cute little metal box ... [ Read More ]
Navy Blue Accent Wall in Bedroom
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of FrogTape® for IZEA. All opinions are 100% mine. I've always wanted a navy blue accent wall next to a bright white wall with crisp edges and gorgeous white crown molding to make the blue pop. After trying out twelve different shades of navy blue paint testers (yes, twelve!), we finally found the one last week. It was as if the paint gods were finally smiling down on us on our quest for the perfect paint color! This past weekend was the big ... [ Read More ]
How to Create a Homework Station for Kids
If you've got school-aged kids, then you've probably had to deal with getting your kids to do their homework. Creating a successful homework station for kids can be a crucial part of their success at school. With four kiddos of my own going to school next year and one starting high school (eek!), it's an absolute must for me! I've got some great tips today that will help you to create a homework station so your kids can develop good homework habits. I taught elementary school for ... [ Read More ]
Trash Can Enclosure DIY + Giveaway!
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Freedom Outdoor Living for IZEA. All opinions are 100% mine. It's a fact of life that everyone has trash cans. In my neighborhood, most trash cans sit on the side of the road, which is a real eyesore. My husband and I decided to build a trash can enclosure to hide our big trash cans, and today I'm going to show you how we did it and how you can build one too! PLUS, I'm excited to be giving away a Connections Fencing Package of your choice, ... [ Read More ]
Fourth of July Craft Mason Jar Vase
Are you ready to get crafty for the Fourth of July? I've got a pretty and easy Fourth of July craft for you today that can be done in less than 5 minutes and looks gorgeous with fresh flowers. You've got to try making this ombre mason jar vase. It just doesn't get much easier than this! Mason Jar Vase Fourth of July Craft Supplies: Red, white, and blue spray paint Glass mason jar Cardboard box or newspaper (to spray paint on) Directions: Step 1. Prep your area by ... [ Read More ]