My spring break week has been the shortest week ever. How can it be Friday already?! *Sigh* A week spent decorating is a week well-spent though. Can I get an amen? I got the itch to make a a springy chalkboard out of this old cabinet door that came off of this dry sink. Lucky for me we hit 60 degrees on Monday, so I got to have my first spray-paint day of the year! I spray-painted this little door "Dover White" by Rust Oleum. Then, I brush painted two coats of chalkboard paint ... Read More about Old Cabinet Door Chalkboard
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Spring Bird Display {It’s $30 Thursday!}
I know. I woke up so excited today too! $30 Thursday is still my absolute favorite day of the month! I've been a busy little birdie over my spring break this week. I've been decorating, painting, and shopping at our new Hobby Lobby a few times. I've got birdies on the brain lately.... So when I found this total gem of a glass dome and wood pedestal thingy at Goodwill this week, I knew what had to be done. It needed to be dry brushed with Country Chic's chalk paint in "Bliss" ... Read More about Spring Bird Display {It’s $30 Thursday!}
Photography Wednesday: Tips for Photographing Parties
I'm the first to admit that I can get a little cray-cray about capturing my daughter's birthday parties to perfection. I seriously work too hard on the big day to take crumby photos of it. Seriously. I've learned a thing or two about capturing the day, the decor, the birthday girl, and the action, and I'd like to share some tips with you today! 1. Consider setting the party up the day before to snap all of your decoration shots. Every year before my daughter's birthday, I ... Read More about Photography Wednesday: Tips for Photographing Parties
Three Spring Chalkboard Ideas
Good morning! Did you have a good weekend? I did. I turned 31 years old. :) I usually get pretty spoiled on my birthday, and this year was no exception. I really needed a new laptop...like real bad. My old laptop was embarrassing. It had missing keys... {I'm no sure if I'm blaming the dog or the 2-year old for that, but I think it was a team effort.} To be honest, I didn't even renew the anti-virus software on it in hopes that it would "catch a virus" and die. I ... Read More about Three Spring Chalkboard Ideas
DIY Bunny Sign
Disclosure: I received free product in exchange for this post. All opinions and statements are 100% mine. ;) See my full disclosure policy, here. Happy Friday! It happens to be a very happy Friday for me, because it's my birthday and next week is my Spring Break! {We're not going anywhere, but just to have a week off work will be so nice!} Speaking of spring, how about a cute spring craft tutorial? Last week I shared my simple spring vignette. The cute little vignette wouldn't be ... Read More about DIY Bunny Sign