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Build It, copper, Decorating, Home Decor, Home Tour, Uncategorized

Copper – A Little Bling-Giddy Bling Bling on da How-wow-wowzz

It's DJ P-Diddy Handy Gee in da Howzz today! Yo, yo, you, listen up! I have a rhyme for you. Give me da beat boyz: There was a little roof called Barn-ey, oh yeah... and he was too purple and greeney, oh no... So, he got the yank and…

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An Unfinished Symphony

Today I'm taking you on a big departure from the DIY tutorial world. I wouldn't write this post if I didn't feel that this story needs to be shared. Tomorrow is Mother's Day and I know I don't have to tell you how important it is to have…

Best of Posts, bloggers, Build It, built-in window seat, DIY, Do It Yourself, Trash to Treasure, Tutorial, Uncategorized, Upcycling

The DIY Talent Parade Highlights

I'm still on a high after the fabulous DIY Talent Parade. Seriously, I think the Rose Parade needs to watch out because y'all have some fabulous talent! There were so many amazing projects, it was hard to pick just a few of my favorites. To…

Build It, Decorating, demolition, Door, repair

Saying Goodbye to Barney and Hello, Beautiful!

I detest Barney, the purple dinosaur. I'm not sure what it is about him that turns my stomach. Maybe it's because he's too artificially sweet. Maybe it's his annoying theme song. Or perhaps it is his unnatural purple and green color combo.The…

Blissdom, bloggers, Do It Yourself, Empowerment, Video

SNAP! Recap and My Empowerment Talk

Phew, I just made it through the whirlwind two weeks of speaking engagements! First I gave three back-to-back talks at the Southern Ideal Home Show in Raleigh. Then a few days later I hopped a plane to Salt Lake City to give my presentation…

adfree, Fall Leaves, Landscaping, Landscaping & Gardening

How to Patch Spots in Your Grass (The Easy Way)

Welcome back to the Spring Olympic events. We are here in Handy Stadium which is home to numerous sporting events including: football, soccer, 25 yard dash, off-road cycling and you can't forget father/son wrestling. As you can see, we…

accessories, arts and craft, bloggers, Crafts, decor, Decorating, E-6000, lamp, Trash to Treasure, Tutorial, Upcycling

Lamp Shade Makeover – DIY Talent Positively Splendid

I am amazed that we've had great weather for the entire two weeks of the DIY Talent Parade! Are you enjoying the parade so far?! Well, get ready to have your socks knocked off today. Our talented guest is an amazing multi-tasking mother of four.…

art, arts and craft, bloggers, Crafts, decor, Decorating, gifts, Guests, Home Decor, Silverware

Silverware Wind Chime – DIY Talent Songbird

With a tweet and a whistle and a song in her heart, our next DIY Talent Parade participant is gliding....wait, no make that flying down the street! Whoa, well, I'm sure you've guessed by now that this talented gal is part avian. That's right,…

built-in window seat, Decorating, DIY, fabric, Furniture, Guests, re-upholster, re-upholster seat cushion, Tutorial, Upcycling, Upholster Chair, upholstering bench

Making an Upholstered Bench from a Coffee Table – DIY Talent Madigan Made

Look up there! It's a bird, it's a plane, no wait...it's Madigan Made! That's right, Shannon from Madigan Made is here and she leads a double life. She's the Clark Kent of the blogging world. By day, Shannon is a pharmacist and by night…

accessories, art, arts and craft, Birdhouse, gifts, Guests, painting, Painting & Antiquing Techniques, Tutorial

Painted Flower Garden Birdhouse Tutorial – DIY Talent Mural Maker

How was your weekend everyone? I had a truly fabulous weekend surrounded by some seriously creative and talented bloggers. I was in Salt Lake City, Utah attending the SNAP 2012 conference. Sadly, there was one blogger who is equally as creative…

Decorating, DIY, Electrical, Guests

Anthropology Inspired Pendant Light – DIY Talent Shabby Creek Cottage

TGIF, TGIF, TGIF! Can you hear the crowd chanting? Yup, it's Friday and today we have a real powerhouse of a DIYer in the Talent Parade. Here comes Gina with her baton in hand, she has the crowds on their feet and they are ready for a…

Guests, Home Decor, Landscaping, Landscaping & Gardening, Plants

Creative Container Gardening – DIY Talent The Pink Hammer Blog

Welcome back to another day of the DIY Talent Parade! Do you see that flurry of pink activity? You know what that means, it is none other than Kelly from The Pink Hammer Blog! Kelly is the gal behind those rockin' pink tools. With…

arts and craft, cake plate, cloche, decor, Decorating, Guests

Make Your Own Cloche – DIY Talent House of Hepworths

Oh my goodness, I can't contain my excitement!!! Here she comes: Allison from House of Hepworths. If Aretha is the Queen of Soul, Allison is the Queen of DIY! Allison has been making over her home one DIY project at a time. She is…

Electrical, Fix It, Guests

How to Fix a Broken Lamp – DIY Talent Condo Blues

Can you hear the bass drum and the band playing? The DIY Talent Parade is in full swing now. Lisa from Condo Blues is striding this way and ready to show off her mad electrical skills. I recently met Lisa at Blissdom and she is a real fun…

Decorating, Sewing

Making a Faux Roman Shade

Learn how to make these designer-looking Faux Roman Shades to elevate your window appearance. I'm honored to have Jenna from SAS Interiors on the blog today. She is an interior designer, blogger and Mom from upstate New York. This is…

Landscaping, Landscaping & Gardening, Plants

How to Root Plant Clippings

I have a bush in our yard that is a pure delight to me. It has the distinguished honor of being the first flowering plant in our landscaping after a long winter. In the winter, it has pretty dark shiny evergreen foilage. When these…

cleaning paintbrushes, Home & Auto Maintenance, laundry room, Window

Top 10 Cleaners that You Can Make Yourself

Anyone else detest cleaning their homes? {Major hand raised over here!} I don't like to clean, but what I really dislike is paying those exorbitant prices to purchase store bought cleaners. Did you know that you can make your own cleaning…

chandeliers, Electrical, light fixture, Painting & Antiquing Techniques, ReNew, Spray paint metal

How to Spray Paint Brass Light Fixtures

The other day I showed you how to swag a chandelier. I think many of you fell in love with my sunny yellow light fixture (painted Summer Squash by Rustoleum.) Admit it, you fell for her! I will tell you how you can get your own! It shouldn't…

Decorating, DIY, Electrical, light fixture, Tutorial, Upcycling

How to Swag a Light Fixture

Do you have a chandelier that is a little "off" in your dining room? Do you curse the electrician that didn't bother to think about centering a hanging light fixture? Yeah, me too! I had this problem in our laundry room. Granted,…

arts and craft, Crafts, decor, Decorating, painting, Painting & Antiquing Techniques

Make Your Own Springtime and Easter Blue Bird Nest

My boys are off this week for Spring Break, so we'll be breaking out the craft supplies for sure! This is one of my favorite crafts for springtime. If you have time this week (or need to entertain your little chicks) definitely enlist some…

accessories, de-clutter, decor, Decorating, Home Tour, laundry room, storage

Laundry Room Reveal using Flow Wall

TGIF! Our spring break is officially here. Sadly I'm not going to Cancun to party it up like a bunch of MTV teenagers (As if!). But, I am hanging with two guys! My two little guys that is. I'm looking forward to crafting a little bit with…