Windows & Doors

Color Me Summer!

from Cassity of Remodelaholic on May 23, 2013
We’ve been working almost non-stop on our backyard. (well I guess we stop for rain the last few days or so) BUT -we are putting in a patio! I should re-phrase that we are digging one out one stinkin’ wheelbarrow full at a time! YUCKY! The issue we are trying to decide on is a shade structure. I don’t want anything permanent that blocks daylight to my windows, since we are in a b Read Full Article »

Tips For Surviving and Enjoying Summer Break with Kids

from The Idea Room of The Idea Room on May 23, 2013
A friend and I were talking a few days ago. Both in disbelief that the kids only have a week of school left and then it will be summer break. Where has the past school year gone? Moms seems to have a love/hate relationship with summer. They are excited to have their children home more, [...]The post Tips For Surviving and Enjoying Summer Break with Kids appeared first on The Idea Ro Read Full Article »

$500 Spring Shopping Spree!

from Cassity of Remodelaholic on May 23, 2013
Spring is in full bloom and that means summer is right around the corner bringing with it sundresses, sandals, shorts, and swimsuits!!! Are you ready for the heat? Maybe a better question would be is your budget ready for it?? We want you to have the BEST. SUMMER. EVER. and so we teamed up with some of the most AMAZING blogs out there to giveaway crisp, cool, cash!! {Squeal!} We have $500 fo Read Full Article »

Black and Tan and Tuxedo

from The Lettered Cottage of The Lettered Cottage on May 23, 2013
We’re headed to St. Louis today. That’s about the halfway point to where we’re going in Minnesota. I’m hoping our pets don’t give our house-sitters too much trouble while we’re gone. Something tells me everything will be just fine though. PS- Know any must-stop-for flea markets between southern Alabama and St. Louis? Sure would be fun to stretch our legs in Read Full Article »

Dapper little dude wear!

from Becca Dulgarian of Blue Cricket Design on May 23, 2013
I have to be honest…when I first found out I was having a little dude I got all scared! My pre-Gunner self was never very impressed with little boy clothes. In my mind I always thought boy clothes were Winnie the Pooh overalls and helicopter shirts. I never had to venture into the boys department so little did I know that little guy clothes were as cute as they were! I’ve made a comple Read Full Article »

Cottage Style Stuff

from The Lettered Cottage of The Lettered Cottage on May 22, 2013
It’s been a shuffle-y couple of months around here, but now that the wall paint is dry, we’ve started putting things back into place. There’s still a fireplace to paint (Simply White), and tile to (temporarily) cover up… …but things are definitely starting to feel more like us around here. I’ve had the shelf above (and below) for so long…but I never cou Read Full Article »

House Numbers Installed On A Stair Riser

from Cassity of Remodelaholic on May 22, 2013
We showed you here how wecolor washed our barn door, but I didn’t quite show you the rest of the story. So, I wanted to show that to you today. We improved the bottom stair tread and wanted to add house numbers to it, below the barn door. Now, this door comes off the stairs to the basement. While thestairsare carpeted, our living room floors are wood (wellactuallythey only look like wood). Read Full Article »

Read to me, Mom!

from Becca Dulgarian of Blue Cricket Design on May 22, 2013
Our house is filled with books but for the last 10 years we’ve been reading about princesses, ponies and fairies! With a little dude now in tow it’s time to start getting my feet wet in the super hero, din0saur and truck department! I’ve been loving all the new finds and recommendations I’ve been getting and just had to pass on my growing list of wants and haves for my lit Read Full Article »

Very Jane and a Giveaway

from The Idea Room of The Idea Room on May 21, 2013
Have you guys heard of Very Jane? Very Jane is a daily deal website that shares some amazing deals everyday that you can pick up for a steal. Very Jane is one of my absolute favorites. Which can be not so great on my wallet. It seems like they always have such cute items that [...]The post Very Jane and a Giveaway appeared first on The Idea Room. Read Full Article »

Ikea Hack: TARVA Drawer Dividers

from Kit Stansley of DIYdiva on May 21, 2013
I make no secret of the fact that most days I’d rather be standing on a 210 plank over twenty feet of open stairwell, sanding drywall dust off the ceiling directly into right eyeball than doing laundry. Which is weird, right? Because a.) drywall dust to the eyeball sucks, and b.) laundry isn’t really that hard. And since the farm consists of, uh, me (and a dozen animals that don’ Read Full Article »

OK

from The Lettered Cottage of The Lettered Cottage on May 21, 2013
Our hearts and prayers go out to everyone affected by the tornado in Oklahoma yesterday afternoon. Father, We ask that in your most gracious Love, You may send Protection, and Help Strength and Peace; Courage and Comfort To all of those within Oklahoma as they move forward. Loving Jesus, Please be with those whom have lost a Loved one in this tornado. We pray, O gracious Father, Please b Read Full Article »

Oreo Brownies Recipe

from The Idea Room of The Idea Room on May 21, 2013
We recently attended a family party and were in charge of bringing a dessert. So of course we opted for a classic Brownie but spruced it up with some crushed Oreos. Brownies are probably one of my very favorite desserts. I love how dense, rich and chocolately they are. Combine that with some Oreos to [...]The post Oreo Brownies Recipe appeared first on The Idea Room. Read Full Article »

25 Ways to Clean Your Indoor Air

from Cassity of Remodelaholic on May 21, 2013
Did you know that the month of May is National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month and in honor of that I am partnering with Filtreteto help you find great ideas to clean your indoor air(all opinions are mine!). You wouldn’t believe it but according to theThe American Lung Association the indoor air quality ofyour home could be 2-?5 times worse than the air outdoors, according to the EPA! Yea Read Full Article »

Rest your little head, little man: BOY rooms!

from Becca Dulgarian of Blue Cricket Design on May 21, 2013
As you can imagine I’ve been looking for inspiration as I turn a little girl room into a boy room! So far we have a crib being painted orange and that’s about it! Thank heavens for amazing people like you who have provided an endless supply of inspiration. I am loving these submitted posts from my readers on spaces they’ve created for the little guys in their lives… Amy Read Full Article »

Life is Hard. Work Harder.

from Kit Stansley of DIYdiva on May 20, 2013
It’s been a hard week around the farm. Quite a few of my “critical” projects– the donkey fence, cleaning out the barn, building a chicken run, mowing the back field– are at a tipping point, and just as I lowered my head to plow through these first few weeks of spring, something stopped me dead in my tracks. My grandpa had a stroke. My grandpa is by far the strongest m Read Full Article »

Boy, oh boy kick off!

from Becca Dulgarian of Blue Cricket Design on May 20, 2013
Wo hoo! I’m kicking off our “Boy, oh boy! ” week long event today where it’s all about the BOY!!! I’ve gathered some great tutorials, awesome boy products and a fun collection of giveaways to help me celebrate the arrival of my little Gunner! All week long we’ll be swooning over little boy grins, tiny little man toes and all things boy! Be sure to check in dail Read Full Article »

Cottage Style

from The Lettered Cottage of The Lettered Cottage on May 20, 2013
I got an email from a gal named Traci recently, and I thought I’d make a blog post out of it since cottage style is one of my favorite things to talk about. She said it was okay for me to share it here today, so here’s what her email said: Dearest Layla, I love the way you mix the old with the new and make it look crisp.I, too, have just moved into a new house this past Fall, and am t Read Full Article »

Texas Sheet Cake With Nutella Glaze Frosting Recipe

from Cassity of Remodelaholic on May 20, 2013
A while ago I came across a LOVELY recipe for a healthier version of Texas sheet cake. Since we lived in Texas for four years and our girls are real life Texans, we though it was appropriate to make some Texas sheet cake (I’ve never made one before, such a shame, so much life wasted..) It was divine! So then, in REAL uh “healthy” fashion I’ve made it like 5 times in several Read Full Article »

Family Dinner Project!

from Becca Dulgarian of Blue Cricket Design on May 18, 2013
Several months ago, my sister-in-law and I were talking about ways we can add a little more fun to our family routines- specifically our dinner-time routines. We both agreed that the dinner table is an ideal gathering place to connect with your family and create lasting memories. But with all of the tasks and responsibilities we have as parents, it is easy to fall into a ?dinner-time rut? and los Read Full Article »

Amazing DIY Fireplace and Built-Ins

from Cassity of Remodelaholic on May 18, 2013
Have you had enough talk about built-ins? I hope you are ready for more, because I have an INCREDIBLE guest post for you that is full of built-in goodness! Check out the before and after pics: As you well know, I can’t get enough of built-in furniture–whether it’s shelves, beds, seating, or anything else! I love the efficiency of built-ins, and I really love the character and p Read Full Article »