Faith, LIVE

Monday Stuff – Poison T-Shirts, Origami Flowers, Homemade Bread & Such

{1} My weekend started off great, and I was blessed to volunteer at the Women of Faith One Day conference in Wichita on Saturday.  This is a new format for them this year and I thought it was pretty great – especially for those who usually can’t afford the time or expense to attend the… Continue reading Monday Stuff – Poison T-Shirts, Origami Flowers, Homemade Bread & Such

Home Keeping, LIVE

DIY Liquid Soap – Pinterest Inspired Project {P.I.P.}

Welcome to a new feature I like to call PIP {or Pinterest Inspired Project}.  We all love finding helpful hints, techniques, creative ideas on Pinterest, but sometimes don’t you wonder if they really work? I love it when someone shares their personal experience…which makes me a little braver about trying something new.  The picture below… Continue reading DIY Liquid Soap – Pinterest Inspired Project {P.I.P.}

CREATE, Decorate

Simple and Springy – Front Door Decor

So how’s your weather been?  I know much of the country has experienced an unseasonably warm winter and Southern Kansas is no exception.  In fact it’s currently 69 degrees here this afternoon – I’ve definitely got to get to work on my pedicure for the sandals and flip flops! I actually love winter…and snow…so I’ve… Continue reading Simple and Springy – Front Door Decor

31 Days of Progress, CREATE, Decor Giveaways

31 Days of Progress Day 24 :: DIY Black Furniture and A Message

Each day is full of new lessons to learn, victories to celebrate, and mistakes to keep one humble {oh, and teach us a thing or two}.  I’ve been quiet this week, it started with a 2-day migraine and the rest has been the worst case of insomnia I’ve ever had for a week straight. At… Continue reading 31 Days of Progress Day 24 :: DIY Black Furniture and A Message

CREATE, DIY

DIY Artwork – Canvas and Coffee Filters

E very time someone tells me I am creative I think “no, not really…I just know something good when I see it and am brave enough to try to duplicate it.” My living room is mostly neutral with pops of accent colors (mainly, turquoise/teal, green, and cranberry).  But recently I decided I wanted to de-emphasize… Continue reading DIY Artwork – Canvas and Coffee Filters

CREATE, DIY, Handy Tips

Now I “Umber”stand – Mixing Custom Paint Colors

Actually, I already knew this from waaaayyy back when I considered myself more of a “crafter”…but Burnt Umber is my new best friend!  I LOVE color…and I always feel happy when I see bright bold colors, but when it comes to the ones I surround myself with on a daily basis I want them a… Continue reading Now I “Umber”stand – Mixing Custom Paint Colors