Mini Living Room Makeover

Happy New Year friends! Every year it seems I have the same ol' resolution to get fit and lose weight and it never happens. This year my resolution (or should I say "goal") is to get more organized and try to makeover a few areas in my home that are less than attractive. Another goal is to use more of the items I have around my home to decorate versus spending a ton of money on things I don't necessarily need. Well.... I've tackled my first project area and I have to say I am pleased with the results! Warning...the first pic is pretty ugly! This is a space next to my sofa that seems to just collect junk, magazines, and anything...

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2016 One Word Resolution

I "met" my Instagram friend Sarah from East Plum last year when she invited me to showcase some of her amazing handmade pieces in our nursery reveal and I've just adored her ever since. Not only is she super down to earth and an amazing and passionate momma, but she's incredibly talented to boot. Her shop is brimming with the most unique and whimsical items. (You can shop her Etsy store here or follow her on Insta here.. And no, she didn't pay me or ask me to share her links. I just love her that much!) :) Not long ago Sarah invited me to participate in the launch of her latest collection entitled One Little Word. A concept centered...

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Fiddle Leaf Fig

Just a few months ago, I had never heard of a fiddle-leaf fig.  Then I met Rachel (my BFF I call her), and was exposed to the wonderful world of Instagram.  Then over and over I saw this plant!  I made it my goal for 2016. But finding one wasn’t as easy as I had hoped.  I was half tempted to order one from Amazon… what doesn’t Amazon have for sale?! Finally, I found a small selection at Home Depot.  This beauty ran me $8.88, Score! I then headed to Target for a basket.  I love the texture the basket adds to the plant, and it must have been my lucky day because the dollar spot wasn’t totally...

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DIY Chunky Knit Throw and Rug

My mom and I were browsing the mall during a holiday shopping trip before Christmas and I saw a perfectly chunky knit throw.  It was full of texture, cozy and dreamy for the cold winter months. I quickly picked up the throw (as it has been on my wish list for a while) and then turned over the price tag.  I think my mouth may have dropped open.  I quickly put the blanket back down and when my sweet mom asked why I wasn’t getting it, I explained that hundreds of dollars was out of our price range… ha!  True story. A couple weeks ago and I saw a talented Instagram friend, Kim at RHOUSE share a picture of an...

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Slow Cooker Ham and Potato Soup

  I have to say that we’ve been pretty lucky in the Buffalo area this winter. We’ve hardly had a winter at all..in fact, I think that we set some sort of record for the warmest December since sometime in the 1800’s! And…having said all that, I woke up this morning to the harsh slap in the face of the cold reality of lake effect snow and bitter cold. And while I was clearing the snow off of my car, the wind whipped the snow back into my face..and then when I turned the other way, the snow still flew into my face, taking my breath away (and not in the romantic way) , and my freshly curled hair was wet and wilted by the time I...

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The Ultimate DIY at the Rose Bowl Parade

            Happy New Year, I am writing you from Pasadena California where the New Year’s Celebrations have been in full swing for a few days now.  Many of you reading this are just as in love with DIY projects as I am, so when my Dad said we needed to plan a trip to the Rose Bowl Parade I was all in! Watching the parade on T.V. is already incredible as these floats are all too beautiful, but let me be the first to say that the behind the scenes and making of these ginormous beauties is even more mind blowing than the floats themselves! Not only did we come to watch the parade, but we came to...

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