We're back at it with baby crafts! But unlike this footprint baby craft, this one didn't require active participation from our twinfants. And to change things up a bit, I'm going to show you the finished product first so you don't have to scroll through this long post to see them all finished if you don't really care about the process by which we made them! I give you... our profile plaques of ... [ Read More ]
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Weekend Misc
This weekend, we visited a pumpkin patch (my first time ever!) with some friends and had so much fun! We carried the girls around in the Baby Bjorn's and they got to see lots of pumpkins, walk through a corn maze, and see ponies and goats! Nick was concerned about the sun being in Paisley's eyes. What a thoughtful daddy.Upon our arrival back at home, we had lots of projects to tend to! Beings that ... [ Read More ]
EASY Upholstered Headboard Tutorial
This upholstered headboard is SO SIMPLE and easy to make... and I'm gonna share the how-to tutorial with ya!! *this post contains affiliate links Well this headboard was a no-brainer... we had leftover damask fabric (from the nursery curtains) that I'm totally in love with. Here’s the same fabric in a different color… the turquoise is sold out!) And the damask pattern fit perfectly with the 10" x ... [ Read More ]
Budget Nursery Reveal! {DIY Changing Table, Tissue Paper Mobile, Closet Shelving, Bedding, etc!} FOR UNDER $400!!!!
Doing up the girl's nursery DIY style has been not only gratifying, but also saved us some big bucks! Here are some final pictures... and at the bottom of this post, I've given a breakdown of the cost of each item and it's source.The truth is, we started with the mustard walls... and had NO idea where we would go from there. I'm not one of those people that dreams up a full mood-board in my head ... [ Read More ]
Let’s change the subject
The girls are doing great! We just continue to wait for them to pack on the pounds. So in the interest of my sanity, and before the walls of this hospital envelop my being, let's talk about crafty beautiful things together. Are you game?I've had lots of down time, while the girls are sleeping, to peruse the internet and find fun creative ideas. People can be so crafty!This first project I found at ... [ Read More ]
Janet’s Backsplash
I know I'm pretty consistent with posting a backsplash each Monday morning... but yesterday? It just didn't happen. I was tired, uncomfortable, and thought I might potentially be in labor. Turns out the babies have shifted... Baby B has taken over as first to exit. And those naughty girls are both breach. They have about 10 days to get it together before things get too tight to move... around 34 ... [ Read More ]
The Commode
For those that don't know, a "commode" is a portable wash stand, and could be considered a toilet of sorts if you're from Louisiana. But today we're talking about the small cabinet type of commode that dates back to the mid 1700's. It's basically like a bathroom vanity without the sink. Enough history. This little guy came to us from a client in this condition: And do you remember our little ... [ Read More ]
Wave your banner!
I was lookin' at our blog title and banner this morning, and thinking it would be fun to explain some of the photos involved. Some of the stories behind them are humorous.This first photo is of myself obviously. I had just gotten a killer awesome haircut by my girl Angie, and I wanted to take a picture of it so it could be reproduced many times over. Everyone has had the perfect haircut at some ... [ Read More ]
Nursery: Changing Table {Paint using a Projector!}
*UPDATE!* Click here to see the final nursery reveal!!! Annnnd, we're back to the nursery: I literally spent about 3 months vigilantly seeking craigslist for a perfect dresser for the nursery changing table. We had such great success with finding the crib and rocking chair that I thought it would be easier than this. My expectations were even relatively low. Here's the mandatory ... [ Read More ]
Nursery: The chair situation
My most recent cry for help brought MANY blog stalkers out of hiding... giving an amateur like me priceless helpful advice that will not only save us $$$, but also likely keep me on the sane side of new motherhood in those crazy first months with the ladies. One major thing that I had been wondering about was a rocking chair. In hopes of tandem-breastfeeding, I know I'll be spending a LOT of time ... [ Read More ]