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A Simply Organized Entry
This entryway has been one of our biggest problem areas, as I’m sure it is for a lot of people. There isn’t a ton of space and there is an awkward corner area. We used to keep a coat rack in the corner, but it just was getting so cluttered with stuff! So, when we put in our new floors, we moved it upstairs and it never got moved back. I’ve been wanting to put hooks up on the wall for some time now. It was one of those projects that you just never get around to doing, even though it’s a simple (and fairly quick) fix! You can either…
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On-the-go Bags for Kids (using Target sheet bags!)
I have this problem of wanting to keep anything that may be useful down the line, even if I’m not quite sure how it could be used, I can’t bear to throw it out! Like the bags that sheets come in at Target! I mean, I obviously love the pattern of the fabric (because I picked out sheets in the same pattern) and it’s a sweet little bag! Who can’t use another bag?? I know I can. Always! Especially with all the things kids seem to need when you are out and about. It just so happens that I had two matching bags from the sheets the boys got (these in…
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Shared Boys Room Plan
The boys are sharing a room full-time now and loving it! If anybody is on the fence about having your kids share a room, DO IT! It’s so good for them to share a space with someone! I still had Christian napping in his pack-n-play, until recently, when Alex stopped napping (moment of silence, please.). Now he is napping in his crib-turned-toddler-bed and sleeping SO.MUCH.BETTER. Apparently he was waking himself up because he was too big for the pack-n-play. Whoops! Everybody is happier when nap time rolls around now. Alex still calls it his room, so John and I wanted to give it a little makeover so Christian felt…
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Easiest Ever Kitchen Light Update
Since we updated our kitchen cabinets (2 years ago??? Where did that time go??) we’ve been pondering what exactly to do with the lighting situation in there. We have a totally 90s fluorescent box light that really keeps our kitchen bright, so we needed a solution that still made our kitchen super well lit. We toyed with the idea of putting in can lights with some sort of pendants over the island and may still do that down the road when we are feeling more committed. For now, we made our 90s light a million times better with a few coats of paint! This light stuck out like a sore…
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DIY Felt Pencil Pouch
You ever have those times where you know exactly what you need, but can’t seem to find it?? I was getting tired of having all of my highlighters and pens that I use during my bible study loose all over the house. I’m sure John was tired of seeing them spread out on the shelves in the living room too 🙂 I really only use these highlighters and pens for my bible so I don’t keep them with the rest of my office supply stash (there is a stash) so they kind of float around with my bible. I was going to just buy a pencil case, but thought that…
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Simple and Beautiful Baby Christmas Ornament
The other night, we had a mom’s craft night were we made the most adorable ornaments! I’m so glad my friend posted the idea and ordered these fillable ornaments 🙂 I had the boys’ stuff from the hospital (and by all I mean their hats and bracelets) in a box in the basement waiting to be put up somewhere or something. I had big plans for all that stuff. I’m sure you did too. So lets join together and put it all in an ornament, shall we? The night of the crafting (that wording makes crafting sound super creepy), I was not on my A-game. I seriously had no ideas…
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Fall Home Tour: Part 2
So, if you follow me on Instragram (which you totally should!) you might have seen that I’m already starting to decorate for Christmas. What can I say, I love it!!! So does Alex and I can’t say no to his sweet little face about “building our Christmas tree”. 🙂 Plus, I had to show you all my newest holiday signs in the shop! ((merry & BRIGHT :: peace & joy)) But, my front porch still looks like fall, so lets talk about that! Hooray for crisp air and falling leaves and pumpkins! And a few simple fall touches to the front porch. I managed to scrape together a few little…
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Free Pattern: Crochet Reindeer Hat – Toddler Size
If you are looking for the 6-12 month size of this hat, you can find it here! It’s starting to get colder here in Ohio, so I had Alex pick out the hat he wanted me to make him for the upcoming winter. He is really into airplanes right now, so he chose Dusty the Crophopper. He’s always keeping me on my toes! If I pull this one off, I’ll be sure to share it with you all 🙂 I’ve had a few requests for a larger version of my Rudolph crochet hat (size 6-12 months) that I made Christian last year, so I thought I would get it up for all of…
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Fall Home Tour: Part 1
It’s officially fall! It may still be warm here in Ohio, but we are starting to soak up fall and all it’s wonders! I hadn’t been feeling motivated to decorate the house for fall for some reason. Probably had something to do with the kiddos with the ear infection and the Croup and no sleep and me hanging on by a thread trying to keep our house somewhat presentable. But I can’t be totally sure. Anyways, I got to sleep in my own bed last night, so I’m feeling like a new woman! I had this post all set to go out last Friday, but, life. So, last Wednesday I was bitten…
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Living Room Addition: Coffee Filter Wreath!
Lately, I’ve been wanting to style my home and finish up the little projects that I’ve been meaning to get around to. I tend to get discouraged and overwhelmed whenever I sit down to look for ideas. Either things look too complicated or are way too expensive. Well, I’m kind of tired of waiting to do things around here because they are too expensive! I want my home to really feel like my home, while being totally functional for my family. So, I’ll be sharing (every now and then) some crafts and decorating ideas that are super low-cost! I totally want everybody to feel like they can have a beautiful,…
