Chalk Couture DIY Kitchen Gift Ideas: Chalking Series Project 7
Chalk Couture DIY Kitchen Gift Ideas First of all, I want to thank everyone for the overwhelming response to the free sample Chalk Couture mini kit offer. I'm getting your addresses from you and will start shipping the kits as soon as more squeegees arrive. I was wiped out quick! We're at … [Read More...]
Fall Leaves Farmhouse Window Frame: Chalking Series, Project 6
Fall Leaves Farmhouse Window Frame I hope you're enjoying this chalking series, because I'm having so much fun making the projects for it! We're at project #6. It's another fall project using a new technique. If you enjoyed finger painting or jumping in a huge pile of leaves as a child, this … [Read More...]
Talk of the Town #141
Happy Tuesday everyone! Today I'm going to take a break from my 15 Days of Chalking series and just enjoy seeing what gets linked up because it's time to party! Welcome back to Talk of the Town! … [Read More...]
Chalk Couture No Drama Llama Painted Sign + Free Samples: Chalking Series Project 5
Chalk Couture No Drama Llama Painted Sign + Free Samples: Chalking Series Project #5 That was a mouthful! Today is a big day! Before I show you today's project and tell you about the free samples I'm giving away, I have some exciting news! Check out our AMAZING Holiday Celebrations Suite!! … [Read More...]
Fall Decor Tin Can Flower Vase
Fall Decor Tin Can Flower Vase If you've been visiting my blog for any length of time, you know I love easy projects made with tin cans. And have I got an easy and really pretty one for you today! It takes under five minutes from start to finish. First, I need to ask - Do you like … [Read More...]
Farmhouse Style Ikea DIY Towel | 15 Days of Chalking, Part 4
Farmhouse Style Ikea DIY Towel A few months ago, I went to Ikea with my sister, son, and niece. Any day is a good one when you get to go to Ikea. Am I right? Anyway, one of the things I purchased was a set of four Elly dish towels. I'm kicking myself that I didn't buy a few more … [Read More...]
Easy DIY Fall Chalkboard Sign: Chalking Series,Part 3
Easy DIY Fall Chalkboard Sign: Chalking Series, Part 3 Here we are in Part 3 of my chalking series and I made an easy DIY fall chalkboard sign. Actually, I made two different kinds - one on a chalkboard and one on a canvas. After my last project's near disaster, I invited my husband to chalk … [Read More...]
Mountains Are Calling DIY Chalkboard | Chalking Series Part 2
Mountains Are Calling DIY Chalkboard This isn't so much a project as it is a story. Let me start by saying I'm not usually a raving lunatic. Usually. My son was at the theater with a friend. My husband had just gone to bed (he goes to work crazy early in the morning). So I decided to … [Read More...]
Talk of the Town #140
Happy Tuesday, Talk of the Town friends! I've been busy chalking my heart out for my new 15 Days of Chalking series! I have too many ideas. More than 15 days worth. I'm working on a few non-chalk projects also, so my craft space is overflowing with projects in the works. My husband and I … [Read More...]
Halloween Treat Bags | 15 Days of Chalking Series, Part 1
Halloween Treat Bags DIY Creator Bundle Today I'm beginning a new series that will either be a really bad decision or a great one. So, we'll just see! I'm calling it 15 Days of Chalking. My motivation for the series was that with every Chalk Couture project I make, I learn something. So … [Read More...]
New Fall Farmhouse Decor + Giveaway: Dixie Belle Product Package
New Fall Farmhouse Decor + Dixie Belle Product Package Giveaway After finishing the vintage truck with pumpkins in it, I was motivated to work on more new farmhouse decor. I was so happy with how the truck turned out that I made a red version that can be used for Christmas or Valentines … [Read More...]
Talk of the Town #139
Happy Tuesday everyone! I'm really excited! My youngest and I are going to visit the Gateway Arch in St Louis tomorrow. The last time I was there was when my daughter was 10 and I took her for her birthday. But my son has never been there before. The museum has been newly remodeled with six … [Read More...]
Fall Farmhouse Decor: Chalk Couture Vintage Truck
Fall Farmhouse Decor Part 3: Chalk Couture Vintage Truck I've been working on several Halloween projects, and the one I'm going to show you today I've been dying to do. But honestly, I was a little nervous because I thought I might mess it up. … [Read More...]
Jack O’ Lantern Halloween Treat Bucket from an Old Bucket
Jack-o'-lantern Halloween Treat Bucket I've avoided my workshop (AKA "junk shop" for so long I'd forgotten about some treasures hidden in the abyss. This, my friends, is one of those hidden treasures. … [Read More...]
Dog Bone DIY Treats Storage Jar
Dog Bone DIY Treats Storage Jar Make an adorable Dog Bone DIY Treats Storage Jar for your pet. It's so easy using supplies you probably already have on hand. We have a new addition at the farmhouse. He’s a small black kitty that my daughter adopted for my son whose adult black cat … [Read More...]
Truffles, Stenciled Bar Stools, & More: Talk of the Town #138
Happy Tuesday, All! Can the weather decide whether it's summer or fall where you are? One minute it's crazy hot, the next it's like fall, then back to crazy hot. I won't complain much because I love summer and fall, so it's the best of both worlds! Let's get on with the party now, shall … [Read More...]
Fall Leaves Decor Project Ideas: 20 Easy Autumn Crafts
Fall Leaves Decor Project Ideas: 20 Easy Autumn Crafts Since it's a bit too early for the leaves to have started changing colors in most areas, you can purchase preserved autumn leaves HERE and HERE. Falling Leaves in Glass Frames DIY from stonegableblog.com Fall Leaf Wrapped Candles … [Read More...]
Fall DIY Chalkboard Clipboard Wall Art
Fall DIY Chalkboard Clipboard Wall Art I'm going to be honest with you, so please don't judge me, okay? I can't stand coffee even if it's pumpkin spice lattes with whipped cream on top. To be really honest, I don't even like whipped cream. Can you believe that? But I do love the … [Read More...]
Heartwarming Movies & Favorite Finds : August Edition
Heartwarming Movies & Favorite Finds: August Edition Generally, I start out my favorite things posts with favorite finds, but this month I want to start with movies ... and I watched quite a few movies that tugged at my heartstrings. Mary & Martha Starring Hilary Swank, Brenda … [Read More...]
Talk of the Town #137: Solar Mason Jar Lights, DIY Potting Bench + More!
Happy Tuesday, everyone! Hip hurrah! My daughter got a new-to-her truck, which means I don't have to drive her to work or pick her up at 2 am anymore. I'll get a heck of a lot more sleep now. 😊 Welcome back to Talk of the Town! We have some really wonderful DIY projects and recipes that I think … [Read More...]
Barnwood Christmas DIY Chalkboard: Peace Joy Believe + Fun News!
Barnwood Christmas DIY Chalkboard: Peace Joy Believe I hadn't intended to post any more Christmas projects until at least September, but while arranging my crafting studio (formerly my shed turned guest room) I came across a box filled with random stuff. This small barnwood chalkboard frame was in … [Read More...]
DIY Bee Projects, Crafts & Snacks: National Honey Bee Awareness Day
DIY Bee Projects, Crafts, & Snacks: National Honey Bee Awareness Day The third Saturday in August (tomorrow) is National Honey Bee Awareness Day. Who knew bees have their own day! I didn't. I Googled something and stumbled upon that fact. Now, some supposed national days are pretty … [Read More...]
Market Basket Upcycled with Dixie Belle & Chalk Couture
Market Basket Upcycled with Dixie Belle & Chalk Couture Have you ever thought you totally messed up a project you were working on? Well, I thought I ruined this project but persisted, and I'm in love with the end result. It pays to be persistent and not give up on a project. It … [Read More...]
Talk of the Town #136
Happy Tuesday everyone! This week is proving to be exhausting with a capital E! My daughter's car broke down at work so I've been having to run my son to work then run her to work and come back home before going back to get him, then in the wee hours of the morning, going to get her. Did I … [Read More...]
29 Easy Icebox Cake Recipes
29 Delicious, Easy Icebox Cake Recipes The last thing you want to do during the summer is heat up your kitchen by cooking or baking. That's why icebox cakes are so appealing. There's no baking at all and most are very easy to make. Scroll through these delicious icebox cake … [Read More...]
Repurposed Book Projects: 10 Ways To Give New Life To Old Books
Repurposed Book Projects: 10 Ways to Give New Life to Old Books I took some time off from working on projects because my sister and niece were here visiting. My niece went with my daughter on a vacation to Colorado. They had so much fun. When they returned, my niece stayed at my house with my … [Read More...]
Talk of the Town #135
Happy Tuesday! After a weekend thrifting adventure with my sister that yielded numerous project pieces and ideas, I am SO invigorated and can’t wait to start working on new posts to bring you this fall. Let’s get to the party! Welcome back to Talk of the Town! … [Read More...]
Prepare for National Lazy Day! | Delicious Make-Ahead Freezer Meals
Delicious Make-Ahead Freezer Meals Did you know August 10th is National Lazy Day? Who knew there's a day when we should be lazy! The thing about being lazy is unless you make a career of it, you can't just willy nilly decide to be lazy. You have to prepare for it! To help you, I've … [Read More...]
DIY Christmas Tree Farm Canvas Sign & Chalk Couture Giveaway Winner
DIY Christmas Tree Farm Christmas Sign I wanted to squeak in a Christmas in July post before July was over, but I had some trouble with the project. So instead of a Christmas in July project, this will have to be a Christmas in August project. Oh well. What's one day? I received some … [Read More...]
Talk of the Town #134
I just returned from visiting family in New Mexico last night and my sister decided to return with me on the train. We waited 7 hours in the Albuquerque depot because someone died on the track just outside of LA delaying our train from departing. There was a huge group of senior citizens … [Read More...]
Free Vintage Botanical Printables: Instant Artwork
Free Vintage Botanical Printables: Instant Artwork It's been a while since I've shared any vintage printables with you, but I've got 3 free vintage botanical printables to share today. Included are illustrations of the lollipop plant, medicinal plants, the lemon tree, and other fruits and … [Read More...]
July Giveaway: 3 Chalk Couture Transfers + Supplies
July Giveaway: 3 Chalk Couture Transfers + Supplies While I'm gone having fun with my family, I wanted you to have some fun too🙂! If you've been following my blog the last few months, you know I became an independent designer for Chalk Couture and have had so much fun creating beautiful home … [Read More...]
S’mores Recipes: 15 Amazing Desserts For Folks Who Love S’mores
S'mores Recipes: 15 Amazing Desserts For Folks Who Love S'mores! Did you know August 10 is National S'mores Day? Consider yourself in the know! I've rounded up 15 scrumptious S'mores dessert recipes to celebrate that will have you licking your lips and craving the ooey, gooey marshmallow … [Read More...]
Talk of the Town #133
Hi friends and happy Tuesday! I've been having lots of fun visiting my son, my sister, and her family in New Mexico. Today we drove to Santa Fe to go to Old Town, the Farmers Market, and the National Cemetery to visit my father and mother-in-law's graves. Last week the whole family came over … [Read More...]
3 Easy Farmhouse Decor DIY Project Ideas
Three Easy Farmhouse Decor DIY Project Ideas I'm visiting my son, mom, and sister in New Mexico, so I finished three easy farmhouse DIY project ideas to share with you while I'm gone. … [Read More...]
