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Coffee Filter Poppies

January 26, 2016 by Bethany Sy

Well it’s that time of year when we’re all pretty much OVER WINTER. It’s only fun for so long… until it’s not fun. It’s just cold. I’m not usually one to complain about winter (especially when I’m snowboarding), but lately I keep catching myself daydreaming about balmy days… the girls swinging, picnics, sidewalk chalk, and fresh spring blooms. I found this amazing pic on Instagram via Amanda ... [ Read More ]

DIY Baseball Bat Crib Tutorial

January 19, 2016 by Bethany Sy

Follow our tutorial to build this darling baseball bat crib for your little slugger using real wood baseball bats and a few slabs of pine. Read on for the full tutorial and building plans! FUN THINGS happening here today sweet friends. Remember my brother Caleb and how he secretly flew to Spain to propose to Laura (she said yes). Blah blah blah they got married… and now let me introduce to you ... [ Read More ]

Decorative Mosaic Tray

September 18, 2015 by Bethany Sy

Heyyyyyy dudes! Happy Friday one and all! We survived the week, yeah?! I’m especially excited for this weekend, because we have nothing planned. Zilch. Those are my favorite of weekends, because I feel like I get to truly unwind and spend time with my family. I used to be such a people person... WHAT HAS HAPPENED TO ME?! Anywho! I have another fun-slash-simple project today... Contain your ... [ Read More ]

Dipped Paint Brush Starburst Clock

November 18, 2014 by Bethany Sy

One of my favorite blogs to read is A Beautiful Mess. There’s always so much inspiration, DIY projects, recipes, and phenomenal photography to be had. Awhile back, I saw this amazing Wooden Spoon Clock and fell in love. It’s so bright and cheerful and creative! This post contains affiliate links. I really wanted to recreate something like this… but I’m no Martha Stewart in the kitchen, so ... [ Read More ]

Old Papasan turned Canopy / Reading Nook

February 21, 2014 by Bethany Sy

I definitely think there’s a connection between a creative personalities and hoarding tendencies. I mean, obviously there are different levels of hoarding, and some are downright unhealthy. I’m not collecting empty pizza boxes, and broken hula hoops. all I’m trying to say is that... I SAVE STUFF for one of two reasons: It’s sentimental I’m going to use it someday. For SOMETHING *this ... [ Read More ]

Build a Custom Frame out of Trim Pieces!

February 11, 2014 by Bethany Sy

Good Tuesday to you! How’s your eternal winter treating you? Did you catch that Frozen reference? I think when I posted about our epic comforter fail in our bedroom, it reminded me how neglected that room has been since then... and I’ve found myself adding little things to warm it up! We had this foam-core print of the girls from their newborn photoshoot with the fabulous Molly Long, and ... [ Read More ]

Upcycled Chandeliers with Twinkle Lights!

January 29, 2014 by Bethany Sy

With all that’s going on in the nursery with the bold roman shades, mini-fainting couches, and the herringbone patchwork stenciled wall, I knew the chandeliers would need to be white... and not too gaudy. As much DIY as we’ve done in this room, I was willing to shell out some dollars to just purchase something cute and get on with it. But I couldn’t find ANYTHING I liked! My mind is a ... [ Read More ]

Succulent Centerpiece using Birch Logs & Twine!

August 7, 2013 by Bethany Sy

As you know, I’ve been trying to incorporate plants into my décor a little more. There’s just something cheerful about flowers or green plants in a room. My mom has a seriously green thumb. Her yard is gorgeously landscaped with the most unique combinations of plants, bushes, flowers… UGH. So I drug her with me to Lowes to help me pick out a combination of succulents. Because I’m trendy ... [ Read More ]

Mason Jar Mosaic Backsplash (for UNDER $40!!)

May 30, 2013 by Bethany Sy

So hey! Let’s talk about how to INSTALL this Mason Jar Mosaic backsplash that just went up in our upstairs bath! If you missed Part 1, we discussed how to tint clear glass Mason jars (or any clear jars you have lying around), as well as breaking and sorting your ‘Tesserae’! Now lets get down and dirty (LITERALLY) with some tile adhesive compound and goopy grout! Grouting a backsplash is a messy ... [ Read More ]

Mason Jar Mosaic Backsplash – PART 1 {Tinting & Breaking Jars}

May 29, 2013 by Bethany Sy

I started with a slew of clear mason jars (most of which I picked up at garage sales here and there)! I wasn’t sure exactly how many I would need for this project, so I threw in some spaghetti jars I had in the recycling bin. For this particular project, it doesn’t matter. They will just be a bunch of broken pieces! You’ll want to order some of this stuff. It’s called Vitrea 160 I only ... [ Read More ]

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