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Taking Great Vacation Photos with an iPhone
Vacation season is upon us! And if you are like me, no doubt you will want to capture some great shots to remember your trip. But what if you don’t want to lug around your DSLR or other camera the whole time? Can you really capture quality memories with just a phone camera? Last month, my family and I went on vacation to Myrtle Beach. I shared some photos taken with my DSLR here, but the majority of the time, I just kept my phone handy, so I didn’t have to be bogged down by stuff while we were out having fun. I currently have an iPhone 4S (*affiliate link), which…
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DIY Yarn Art
For quite some time now, I have been enamored with the art of weaving. I even started my first project on a diy cardboard loom (you can see my start here on Instagram) and then I just recently purchased my first wooden loom (This one– *affiliate link). I can’t wait to dive in and try it. Even though the skill of weaving is time consuming, I find it relaxing and very enjoyable. But…I also love instant gratification, so today, I have an easy project that takes all of fifteen minutes or so and gives the look and feel of textile art without all of the work. If you are looking…
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Boho Chic Thrift Store Placemat Throw Pillow
Last February, I had the privilege of guest posting for me sweet friend Amy of Delineate Your Dwelling. I shared a simple DIY tutorial on how I turned some dated, thrift store placemats into a cute, boho style throw pillow. Since, I am still just getting back into the swing of things since the death of my grandfather, I am resharing this post with you today. I hope to have some new posts for you next week! Here is the original post: I was thrilled when Amy asked me to guest post for her, as I am one of her biggest fans. I love the challenge of transforming what others…
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Styling an Ottoman Tray
Last week, I shared a couple of trays that were mailed to me for the Swap It Like It’s Hot challenge. I chose to keep one as is and use it for styling on our ottoman from time to time. With young children, it’s not all that practical, but it is still fun to do here and there…like oh say when the kids are napping? I shared a couple of pics of how I had styled it in last week’s post and thought I would share a few more here. The key to pulling it all together, is layering a variety of objects and textures. For this set up, I…
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Thrift Store Swap Makeover – #SwapItLikeItsHot 3
When I was invited to another round of Ciburbanity’s #SWAPITLIKEITSHOT blog hop, I jumped at the chance. If there is one thing I love, it is the challenge of making over other people’s unwanted stuff ;). Thirty-three bloggers went out and purchased items at thrift stores, flea markets, etc. for under $15 and sent them to another who then had the chance to give the item(s) a makeover or decorate with in some way. This round was especially fun, because I received my items from my friend Jennifer of Town and Country Living. I couldn’t wait to see what she was going to send me! If you are visiting from…
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Thrift Store Etc. Sign Makeover
Last year, I shared a quirky sign during my fall living room tour that I had picked up from a thrift store and made over. I wanted to get this before and after post up much sooner, but you know how it goes. This transformation was so easy and was the first time that I used black spray paint for a decor piece. And I love it! It was the perfect choice. I have really grown to love adding black accent pieces throughout my home. Five to ten years ago, I would not have considered painting this sign anything other than white (or maybe pink when I went through that…
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