Thank you Pennzoil and Walmart for sponsoring this post on How to Change the Oil in A Car. All ideas and opinions are always 100% my own. #DIYOilChange #CollectiveBias Raise your hand if you know how to change the oil in a car. Did you know that it's not as hard as you think it might be, and that it can save you money to do it yourself? Back in college I had a friend who did his own oil changes, and he volunteered to show me how to change the oil in my car. ... [ Read More ]
How to Update Your Outdoor Living Space for Summer
A big thank you to World Market for sponsoring this post on how to update your outdoor living space for summer. All ideas and opinions are always 100% my own. My favorite season to be outdoors is definitely summer. Those hot summer days and warm summer nights definitely beckon me outside to lounge in the warm sun, splash around in the pool, and have a cozy back yard fire to roast marshmallows for s'mores. Sounds amazing, right? To get ready for summer, I spruced up one of my favorite ... [ Read More ]
Moss Planter Recycled Craft
I love a good recycled craft, and today's moss planter tutorial I'm sharing with you is pretty amazing! It's a great way to add a natural element inside your home. Want to take a guess at what this gorgeous moss pot is made from? A plastic yogurt container! Pretty crazy, right? Keep reading to see how easy this moss planter recycled craft is to make! With six of us in my family, we go through a lot of yogurt. It's an ... [ Read More ]
DIY Gold Dipped Vases + Giveaway!
Thank you Finish®, Target, and Collective Bias, Inc. for sponsoring this DIY Gold Dipped Vases tutorial. All ideas and opinions are always 100% my own. #showmetheshine #CollectiveBias I just can't get enough of the gold trend in jewelry, home decor, clothing, and everywhere else. Gold is here to stay, and I couldn't be happier! I wanted to add a touch of gold into my spring decor at home, so I made some gorgeous gold-dipped vases that were a breeze to make, yet look very ... [ Read More ]
Gold Leaf Easter Eggs
Of all the Easter crafts and projects, these gold leaf Easter eggs are hands down my absolute favorite (although these easy marbled Easter eggs are a close second). It doesn't get much prettier than these colorful gold flecked eggs. These fancy gold beauties look like they belong somewhere posh and expensive, yet are very simple to make. You really can't mess these up, I promise! Because they're made from wood eggs instead of real eggs, these gold leaf Easter eggs can be used year after ... [ Read More ]
Elegant Wood Tray DIY
With the start of the new season of Downton Abbey this month, I've been adding small, elegant touches around my home that remind me of my favorite show. decided to make an elegant wood tray out of a gorgeous wood shadow box from Michaels, as well as some of my favorite Plaid craft supplies. I just LOVE the way my serving tray turned out, and have been eating delicious chocolates off of it. Now if only I had a butler or ladies' maid to serve me… Elegant Wood ... [ Read More ]