dry erase dinner menu
I've been home a week since having spent ten days in Seattle with my brother and his family. Had a great time with the kids and met my brand new nephew who is so stinking cute I wanted to bring him home with me. I've had big plans to get posts up, but seems like the week was just too busy … [Read More...]
the straight stitch: spring pillows
Ever feel like creating something without having to follow the rules? I think most creations fall into that, but sewing especially for me. I'm not very good at sewing, am mostly self-taught and I can't read patterns. Well, at least, I don't think I can. I've never actually tried. I just … [Read More...]
music monday: one of seattle’s finest
Since I'm spending some time in the Seattle area visiting family I thought my music recommendation today should come from a local gal. Does that mean this is my first post "on location"? That makes me sound so much cooler than I actually am. Brandi Carlile is an "anytime artist" … [Read More...]
hombre paper mobiles
How are you loving the hombre style? I love it and have been wanting to do an hombre inspired project for awhile. So I whipped up these little beauties the other night. Super easy. Super cheap. I used four different colors of green and bought one 12 x 12 sheet of each color. … [Read More...]
spring flowers….tra la la la la
They say it's May That's made me daft as a daisy It's May, they say That gave the whole world this crazy Heavenly, hazy hue I love that song. Anyone else know that Blossom Dearie song? There is definitely something about spring that makes life just seem wonderful. The way the winter cold … [Read More...]
chalkboard paper banner
Greetings readers! As my obsession with banners and garlands rolls on I've got a great little project for you today that I hope you'll love. It's a chalkboard paper banner! I know, right? Ok, for starters I picked up some chalkboard paper from … [Read More...]
snap! creativity at your fingertips
Last week I had the amazing opportunity to attend the SNAP! conference at Thanksgiving Point and I loved every single minute of it! It was so amazing to meet and be around such incredibly talented woman. I can't remember when I felt so inspired and empowered. If each of us … [Read More...]
music monday: trent dabbs
What a fantastic time the SNAP! Creativity At Your Fingertips conference was! Seriously, amazing. I'm still trying to get caught up around here with work and house and everything in between. More to come on the SNAP! experience, but for now I've got another music recommendation for … [Read More...]
bright & sunny front porch love
I have lamented on numerous occasions about my porch envy. I desire a glorious wrap-around porch that begs for lazy afternoons and lemonade parties. Until the days of porch swings I'll just have to make the best of what I've got, which isn't spectacular. I don't know why, but I've always … [Read More...]
music monday: ear candy
I know I'm super lame for only doing one post this last week. It was a crazy busy week. But I'm back today with some more fantastic music for you. Both of these albums are going to make you feel invigorated and ready to take on the world! Go! Get listening! The Naked And … [Read More...]
music monday: a delicious trio
Over the past week I have added these three albums to my music library and I cannot get enough. The albums are all quite different from one another, but all are fantastic! Go ahead, give 'em a listen. Happy … [Read More...]
easter muffins
Happy Easter weekend! This morning I really wanted to make some chocolate chip muffins, but we didn't have any chocolate chips. What the what?! How do we not have any chocolate chips?! But I did notice the bag of Cadbury Mini Eggs in the pantry. You can see where this is going … [Read More...]
from the ashes of failure
Greetings! So, ever have one of those days where everything you try is a big fat failure? Well, this is my story of one such day. Actually, my big fatty failure-ness spans over a couple days. Here it goes.... I had big plans of making a hanging "wreath" (that's not actually a … [Read More...]
superhero party!
Before our best friends, Paul and Alison, moved away one of our favorite things to do was have parties. Most of the time it was just the four of us, but boy, have we have some great parties. Some great, crazy and obscure parties. For Christmas, Curt and I gave a subscription for the … [Read More...]
string of flowers
It's not really that surprising that I've made yet another garland, is it? This one is full of color and screams spring. Just what we need. So remember my turquoise ladder? I initially made it for my Christmas advent calendar, but knew I would use it all year long. It was so happy … [Read More...]
music monday: it’s raining beatles!
I love music. As I've previously mentioned. My absolute favorite band is The Beatles. I mean, seriously, is there anything like em? Thanks to my wonderful friend Rea, Curtis and I were able to see Rain: A Tribute to The Beatles on saturday night in Salt Lake. … [Read More...]
peep show!
Every year The Washington Post has a Peeps Diorama Contest. If you haven't ever seen Peep dioramas you seriously need to get on their website and look at them. They are hilarious! They have pictures from all the past Peep diorama entries and once you start looking at them you just can't … [Read More...]
spring project flashback
Hello there. Just little 'ol me with a few spring projects for you. These were posted here at Happy Looks Good On You last year. Just in case you missed them the first time around. Spring Banner Book Page Eggs Little Birdie Tea Lights Glitter … [Read More...]
paper chandelier
Hello to you all. I spent last week visiting Alison and as a result of all the ridiculous amounts of fun we had, not to mention some pretty late nights, I'm suffering from the biggest fun hangover of my life. But I regret nothing!! It was so fantastic! The fact that our husbands … [Read More...]
plant propagation 101
prop·a·ga·tion 1. multiplication or increase. 2. the process of spreading to a larger area or greater number. Or as I like to call it, getting more plants from the ones you already have. I love house plants. I have over sixty of them. Yep, six zero. Today I've got an easy … [Read More...]
