Thursday, February 23, 2012
MIA
Sorry I haven't been around this week. My computer has been in the shop. Apparently the hard drive had to be replaced but I'm hoping to be able to pick it up tomorrow. Hope you are having a blessed week!
Monday, February 20, 2012
Kitchen Reveal
Here are some pictures of my kitchen - definitely my favorite room of the house. I love the different shades of green against the white beaded board cabinets.
The walls are painted Sherwin Williams' "Liveable Green" and my pantry door is a darker hue of this color called "Artichoke."
I knew I wanted all white appliances for the kitchen. I also put my request in with the hubby that we get a refrigerator with a smooth finish on the front instead of the traditional textured finish. It gives it a sleeker look and is much easier to clean.
I love my Ikea Liatorp dining table paired with the Ingolf chairs. It is easy to clean and the leaf is stored inside the table making it quickly accessible.
I painted this mirror to match the pantry door. The yellow little girl's apron belonged to mother when she was young and the cherry apron was a lucky find at a local antique shop.
We are certainly blessed! I am thankful that God has provided us with a home that provides for all our needs and so much more.
I knew I wanted all white appliances for the kitchen. I also put my request in with the hubby that we get a refrigerator with a smooth finish on the front instead of the traditional textured finish. It gives it a sleeker look and is much easier to clean.
Oh, you are wondering where all the crazy ABC magnets are? I prefer the front of my refrigerator to look like this. Which means the sides look like...
...this! Removing all the clutter from my kitchen is just not realistic for this photo shoot. Sorry :)
I keep little pretties in my windowsill to make me smile as I wash dishes.
I love my Ikea Liatorp dining table paired with the Ingolf chairs. It is easy to clean and the leaf is stored inside the table making it quickly accessible.
I painted this mirror to match the pantry door. The yellow little girl's apron belonged to mother when she was young and the cherry apron was a lucky find at a local antique shop.
We are certainly blessed! I am thankful that God has provided us with a home that provides for all our needs and so much more.
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Friday, February 17, 2012
DIY Shabby Chic Layered Tablecloth
I originally shared this over at Stardust Decor & Style. Just in case you didn't catch it, I'm sharing it again today :)
My daughter, Ellie, recently had a whimsical fairy party. Today I want to share with you how I put together my shabby chic layered tablecloth. It was exactly the "look" I wanted and sooo easy to put together. Check it out:
The base of the tablecloth is my old duvet cover. I starched it to help stiffen it up a little. I like the color and texture of this fabric.
The middle layer is actually a bedskirt. The crocheted flower details give the table an extra touch. Kinda grandma chic :)
The final, top layer is a sheer, white piece of fabric. To give it a little more texture, I twisted the fabric up like this and let it get all nice and wrinkly.
What's in your closet that you could use for a layered tablecloth?
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A little inspiration * bear rabbit bear *Bubbly Nature Creations
French Country Cottage *Home Stories A to Z * House of Hepworths
I can teach my child *I {heart} naptime *It's Overflowing * Oopsey Daisy
Positively Splendid *Ruby Jean *Six Sisters Stuff * Tatertots and Jello
The Delectable Home * The Girl Creative *The Grant Life
The Southern Institute * Whipperberry
My daughter, Ellie, recently had a whimsical fairy party. Today I want to share with you how I put together my shabby chic layered tablecloth. It was exactly the "look" I wanted and sooo easy to put together. Check it out:
The base of the tablecloth is my old duvet cover. I starched it to help stiffen it up a little. I like the color and texture of this fabric.
The middle layer is actually a bedskirt. The crocheted flower details give the table an extra touch. Kinda grandma chic :)
The final, top layer is a sheer, white piece of fabric. To give it a little more texture, I twisted the fabric up like this and let it get all nice and wrinkly.
Ta da!
What's in your closet that you could use for a layered tablecloth?
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A little inspiration * bear rabbit bear *Bubbly Nature Creations
French Country Cottage *Home Stories A to Z * House of Hepworths
I can teach my child *I {heart} naptime *It's Overflowing * Oopsey Daisy
Positively Splendid *Ruby Jean *Six Sisters Stuff * Tatertots and Jello
The Delectable Home * The Girl Creative *The Grant Life
The Southern Institute * Whipperberry
Thursday, February 16, 2012
Small, medium, large!
I've been working on various concepts with Ellie and recently we practiced small, medium and large. We used various pots and lids to talk about the sizes and I had her match them up.
Next, I got out three measuring cups and had her follow verbal instructions to make a "trail mix" snack. We used a large cup of dry cereal, a medium cup of raisins and a small cup of gummy bears. Weird trail mix, huh? We don't usually have snack foods at our house!
Next, I got out three measuring cups and had her follow verbal instructions to make a "trail mix" snack. We used a large cup of dry cereal, a medium cup of raisins and a small cup of gummy bears. Weird trail mix, huh? We don't usually have snack foods at our house!
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Wednesday, February 15, 2012
Bathroom Reveal
Since we moved into our new house, I haven't shared any pictures with you! Why not start with the bathroom! Exciting, right? Here are a few pics of the girls' bathroom.
The beaded board sink base, mirror/medicine cabinet, and wall shelf were purchased from Lowes.
I love this shower curtain. I found it at Target about five years ago and I have never seen another shower curtain I loved as much.
I found this sweet little silver tray at the DOLLAR TREE!
Since this is primarily the girls' bathroom, I write Ellie's memory verses in chalk so we can practice them daily.
I love this shower curtain. I found it at Target about five years ago and I have never seen another shower curtain I loved as much.
I found this sweet little silver tray at the DOLLAR TREE!
Since this is primarily the girls' bathroom, I write Ellie's memory verses in chalk so we can practice them daily.
"You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your might. These words, which I am commanding you today, shall be on your heart. You shall teach them diligently to your sons and shall talk of them when you sit in your house and when you walk by the way and when you lie down and when you rise up. You shall bind them as a sign on your hand and they shall be as frontals on your forehead. You shall write them on the doorposts of your house and on your gates." Deuteronomy 6:5-9 NASB
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Tuesday, February 14, 2012
Happy Valentine's Day!
Did the Valentine Bear visit your house this morning?
I made this garland using white doily hearts and these mini red lantern lights that my mother-in-law found in Cambodia. Isn't that cool?!
♥♥♥Wishing you a day of love, sweet notes, and lots of pink and red hearts ♥♥♥
May we always remember who loved us first:
"Beloved, let us love on another, for love is from God; and everyone who loves is born of God and knows God. The one who does not love does not know God, for God is love. By this the love of God was manifested in us, that God has sent His only begotten Son into the world so that we might live through Him. In this is love, not that we loved God, but that He loved us and sent His Son to be the propitiation for our sins." 1 John 4:7-10
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Monday, February 13, 2012
Baby food tips {part 2}
Earlier this week I shared some easy, homemade baby food tips. I also want to share an alternative to baby cereal. I gave both my girls baby cereal when I first introduced them to solids. However, when they were capable of downing a whole box in under a week, I knew it was time to make a change!
A much more cost effective approach is to buy Cream of Wheat or Malt-O-Meal. You can price it out yourself but at my local grocery, a large box of Malt-O-Meal is cheapest. I used to cook it daily on the stovetop until I realized I could just make one large batch for the week! Both my girls (nine months old and three years old) eat this daily for breakfast.
Here's how I make mine. I don't follow the directions on the box but you could always try that out ;)
You'll need a can of fruit in 100% juice. I keep peaches and pears on stock and do a different fruit each week.
First, I pour the 100% juice from the canned fruit into a pot over high heat. When it comes to a boil, I add the cereal and whisk it all together.
I lower the heat and continue to whisk as I add more juice or cereal until I reach the right consistency and quantity. I make mine a little on the thick side so when I remove it from the heat, I can add a little milk to each girl's bowl to cool it down and thin it out. I add several chunks of fruit to their bowls and that is it! Very easy and inexpensive. It's also a lot healthier for my toddler to eat in place of sugary cereal or instant oatmeal. To reheat, I just microwave for 20 seconds or so and then stir in a little milk until the desired consistency is reached.
A much more cost effective approach is to buy Cream of Wheat or Malt-O-Meal. You can price it out yourself but at my local grocery, a large box of Malt-O-Meal is cheapest. I used to cook it daily on the stovetop until I realized I could just make one large batch for the week! Both my girls (nine months old and three years old) eat this daily for breakfast.
Here's how I make mine. I don't follow the directions on the box but you could always try that out ;)
You'll need a can of fruit in 100% juice. I keep peaches and pears on stock and do a different fruit each week.
First, I pour the 100% juice from the canned fruit into a pot over high heat. When it comes to a boil, I add the cereal and whisk it all together.
I lower the heat and continue to whisk as I add more juice or cereal until I reach the right consistency and quantity. I make mine a little on the thick side so when I remove it from the heat, I can add a little milk to each girl's bowl to cool it down and thin it out. I add several chunks of fruit to their bowls and that is it! Very easy and inexpensive. It's also a lot healthier for my toddler to eat in place of sugary cereal or instant oatmeal. To reheat, I just microwave for 20 seconds or so and then stir in a little milk until the desired consistency is reached.
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Sunday, February 12, 2012
I heart rosettes.
I love all the beautiful rosette jewelry and accessories that I have been eyeing online. If I acted on my impulses, I would own hundreds by now! Instead, I decided to make my own. You can find various rosette tutorials online. The technique is simple and some tutorials vary, but only slightly. I'd suggest this tutorial from Cherry Street Cottage or this tutorial by Little Birdie Secrets.
To start, I used some pretty cream colored chiffon for mine. In hindsight, it was probably not the best fabric choice for rosettes because it is very slippery to work with!
I also had an old faux pearl bracelet that a toddler, who will remain unnamed, stretched out. I decided to put the pearl beads to use by sewing them to the bud of each rosette.
I glued them to an old headband.
I glued one large rosette to a hair clip too.
I plan on wearing it too. I already did, actually! Just as a side note, it is super awkward to take your own picture. And then post it on your blog.
Maybe a better angle here...just don't look at how badly my highlights need touched up.
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