I've got a few decorating ideas for you today. I finished my summer mantel last week and thought you might like to take a peek. I know looking at others ideas usually helps me come up with my own ideas and I'm hoping it does for you as well. For the longest time, I had my mantle the same year round with the addition of a seasonal garland or something simple. Of course I would change it for ... Read More about Summer Mantel Decorating Ideas
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Make this Adorable DIY Magazine Holder
We had an ugly magazine problem at our house. How about you? I solved the problem with a DIY magazine holder. Of course it had to be cute or it wouldn't have solved half of my problem. ;-) My girls have a couple of magazine subscriptions as well as some American Girl Doll catalogs, Lego manuals, and Lego catalogs that they like to keep. We keep things down to two magazine holders to keep ... Read More about Make this Adorable DIY Magazine Holder
Over 60 Amazing American Girl Doll Crafts and Ideas
I've got a whole lot of AG fun for you today! In honor of a huge American Girl Doll wardrobe giveaway, I thought I'd get us all started thinking about some doll fun! Summer is coming and I know for many that means finding fun things to do with the kids. If you have an American Girl Doll fan in your house. I've put together this list of over 60 awesome, amazing, and fun ideas for you and ... Read More about Over 60 Amazing American Girl Doll Crafts and Ideas
How to Remove Chair Rail ~Part 1
I've waited for a LONG time to bring you today's post! We moved into our house 7.5 years ago. I have wanted to figure out how to remove chair rail for almost that long. I was scared of what we would find and that it would be a hard project. Well, I finally got up the courage to go for it. You know what? It was another project, like my fireplace makeover, that was not too hard. I've got a ... Read More about How to Remove Chair Rail ~Part 1
How to Make Decorative Pillows
You may have figured out that I'm on a quest to make my house pretty and cute, but I don't have a huge budget. That doesn't stop me. I don't mind a little fun crafting, sewing, or DIYing. I wanted to add a little something to our living room that made it feel like spring. I figured out a super simple pattern for decorative pillows. By purchasing fabric with a 40% off coupon, I was able to get a ... Read More about How to Make Decorative Pillows
Easter / Spring Mantel
Well, guess what? I get to show you my first mantel with my new made over fireplace! Yay! I'm really excited to show you my Easter/Spring mantel and I'm equally excited to show you the new fireplace (if you hadn't already seen it). If this mantel is any indication of how I'm going to like my fireplace makeover....I'm in love! I think it is a combo of the long, cold, grey winter and the new ... Read More about Easter / Spring Mantel
New Year’s Champagne Glasses ~ Personalized Glass Etching
Are you ready for the New Year? I can hardly believe that 2013 is coming to an end and we will soon be ringing in 2014. Last year I shared our Family New Year's celebration with you. My girls are getting older and I wanted to add something fun and a little more mature to our celebration this year. I came up with the idea of glass etching some cheap champagne glasses I bought at ... Read More about New Year’s Champagne Glasses ~ Personalized Glass Etching
17 American Girl Doll Homemade Gift Ideas
Hi everyone! We have had so much fun with our American Girl Dolls. I know that the Christmas season is quickly approaching and that many of you are planning and coming up with ideas. Today, I've got 17 American Girl Doll Homemade Gift Ideas for you. I hope it helps give you the perfect idea for your special girl and her doll or that it sets you in the right direction to find that perfect idea. ... Read More about 17 American Girl Doll Homemade Gift Ideas
Real Family Fun #30
Hi! Welcome to Real Family Fun link party. I'm super glad to have you here this week. Oh my word, you guys, this week has been so busy. I knew this fall was going to be a bit nuts and I was correct. A lot of our activities have started though we will get to our full fall schedule next week. I've been busy trying to finish up a few of the 15 projects I've had going all summer. We ... Read More about Real Family Fun #30
Real Family Fun #29
Welcome to Real Family Fun link party. I'm so glad to have you here. Let me start by saying that the holiday weekend got me a tad behind on my blog. I didn't get the features done from last weeks link party. I will get through them and next week the features post will be double sized with features from both link parties. Sorry for the delay, but I'm sure you understand my taking a little ... Read More about Real Family Fun #29