Reality Daydream

The Dream is Free, The Hustle Sold Separately

What we’ve been up to, and project sneak peaks!

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It’s been awhile since I’ve popped in to share what we’ve been up to as family. Sometimes I tell myself that ‘nobody really cares’ to see behind the scenes of our happy little country-bumpkin life. But when my dear loyal readers are emailing and asking how the heck my kids are, I’m reminded that many of you have watched my kids grow from the time they were born! And you care! So this post is ... [ Read More ]

Eclectic Kitchen Reveal

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I think I can finally say… OUR KITCHEN IS FINISHED. I’ve loved all the changes, but until recently, it just didn’t feel finished. Those old appliances were Nasty with a capitol N. We finally had enough pennies saved to get brand new stainless appliances. (and I’ll just tell you …it takes a LOT of pennies). But soooo worth it. Look at these beauties! I know the bold choice of ... [ Read More ]

Butterscotch Cookies

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Hi! Its Meghan from Cupcakes with Sprinkles! I love being here! I have a cookie for you today that will make your mouth water. It is a butterscotch cookie. A crispy on the outside, chewy, super soft cookie. It has little crispy bits from the heath bar which are awesome. I added chocolate chips because I cant have a cookie without a little chocolate:) Lets make these cookies! In the ... [ Read More ]

Rounded Upholstered Boho Headboard

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I’m pretty excited about things going down in our master bedroom. I’m speaking mostly of the rated-G things… like lighting, wall treatments, and chunky crown molding. We’re a little ways from an actual room reveal, but I’m ready to reveal the headboard. It cost exactly $30 to make. NOTE: I think this headboard would also be great in a kids room! And I included it in a roundup of ideas ... [ Read More ]

Porch Happenings and Front Door Paint

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I’ve done a lot of cute things to our porchy area to make it more inviting… after all, it is the only door that gets used. We built the planter boxes, affixed that vintage mailbox as a little planter, crafted the Kilim house number art, the… and painted the door orange. This post contains affiliate links. See our Disclosure for all the deets! With all the color that’s going on, I like to slap ... [ Read More ]

Trinket Box Challenge WINNER!

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Dewd. Could you believe all the amazing submissions to my Trinket Box Makeover Challenge?! Just insane is all. I’m glad I had my panel of judges, because it would have been such a hard choice. There are so many talented makers out there! Would you believe it NEVER ONCE occurred to me to make this thing into a planter? And this coming from the girl who makes everything a planter. In ... [ Read More ]

Entries for Unfinished Trinket Box Makeover Contest!

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This post contains affiliate links… check out my disclosure policy for more deets. Last week, I share what *I* did with my Unfinished Trinket Box, and today I’m going to share all the entries from our big Trinket Box Makeover Contest! It’s true, one of today’s creative entrants will receive 75 different colors of spray paint! The parameters were… Buy this unfinished trinket box on ... [ Read More ]

My Unfinished Trinket Box Makeover!

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You might remember about a month ago, I announced a fun little contest for you my readers! We’ve got a bunch of contestants, and the submissions are rolling in! Everyone is making over these unfinished trinket boxes with their own spin, in hopes of winning 75 cans of different colors of spray paint!! Tomorrow is the deadline, so I’ll be sharing everyone’s projects next week for you to feast ... [ Read More ]

Must-Haves for Twin Babies (and Mamas!)

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Let me start by saying… HAVING TWINS IS NO JOKE. But it has been such an amazing blessing to watch two little tandem lives grow and develop right before my eyes. I wouldn’t trade it for anything! You might have twins, be expecting twins, or know someone that is… and this post is to share some ideas and products that will make that first year easier… for mommy, daddy, AND babies (aside from an ... [ Read More ]

Scraping Popcorn Ceilings… and Inspiration Pics!

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It’s safe to say that at all times we’re in the middle of a handful of small-ish projects, as well as focusing on the slow makeover of ONE ROOM. And that room right now is the Master Bedroom… AKA the most neglected room in the house. This post contains affiliate links. Several weeks ago I shared an intro to this room transformation and how we painted the walls WHITE and were toying with painting ... [ Read More ]

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