Thursday, May 23, 2013

"Inspire Me Please" Weekend Blog Hop #12

Hey Y'all!

It's Thursday night, so that can only mean one thing! It's time for another "Inspire Me Please" Weekend Blog Hop! :)

While browsing through last week's links, I came across so many fabulous outdoor projects for spring & summer. I couldn't help but spotlight a few of my favorites!

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Spring Front Entry via Clean & Scentsible




Back Patio Makeover via Little Brags




How To Paint Metal Chairs via DaisyMaeBelle




How To Build a Fairy Garden via Mama's Going to Buy You a Mockingbird




Vintage Carpenter Box Planter via Penny's Vintage Home




How to Paint Plastic Outdoor Chairs via Tiny Sidekick




Screened-In Porch Makeover via Rain on a Tin Roof



Thanks so much to everyone who linked up!!

Feel free to grab a button if your project was featured! 


Remember to visit your other co-hosts to check out EVEN MORE fabulous features!







Just a few rules before we get started this party started....
1. Anything is welcome, as long as it's something YOU have created. (diy, home decor, crafts, recipes, cleaning tips, sewing projects, room makeover, etc.)

2. Keep the content fresh. Please do not link up the same projects week after week or they will be deleted. Also, please do not link up giveaway posts.

3. Please include a text link back to the blog where you linked up (Link to the specific blog post, not the blog home page. ) ONLY THOSE WHO LINK BACK WILL BE FEATURED. 

4. Party Hop!! Please visit a few links & leave them some comment love!!

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We would love to see this party GROW more & more each week, so PLEASE share with your friends!! Tweet, Pin, Facebook & even Instagram your projects, and the party, using the hashtag: #inspiremeplease.



Wednesday, May 22, 2013

10 Inspiring Shared Bedroom Ideas for Boys

Happy Wednesday Everyone!!

I've been thinking about moving the boys into a shared bedroom for quite sometime now. Lately, Griffin would just assume to be in Parker's room all the time....including at night, when it is time for bed. And to be completely honest, I could really put Griffin's room to great use as an office/craft room for me & my husband.

Right now, my craft stuff is all spread out in different areas of our home.  I would LOVE to have everything in one place, where things could be organized & tidy. I would also love to have a space where I sit & blog without interruptions. My husband also occasionally works from home & would love to have a space where he could do the same.

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When I first starting thinking about making this transition, I knew that it would be a project I would want to tackle during the summer months. I'd like for the boys to get used to sleeping in a room together before school starts back up in the fall and more than likely, it will probably be a project that will take me most of the summer to complete anyway.  I mean let's be honest.....I haven't even finished my master bedroom yet & I've been working on it for several months now! I'm sure most of you have probably forgotten about that room all together by now.....perhaps I need to do a post to bring you all up to date on the master?!

Until then, here are some shared bedroom ideas for boys that are inspiring me.....









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Things I love about each of these spaces:
1. Two Twin Beds- I don't know what it is about two little beds sitting side by side, but it makes my heart happy! I can't wait to see my boys' beds sitting side by side! (Yes, I am a total weirdo!) My mom was out of town doing some shopping yesterday & actually found two matching headboards for me to use in the boys' room at Goodwill! They are super cute! I'll be sharing them in a separate post soon! 

2. Shared Nightstand- I would love to find a small dresser like you see in these photos above for the boys to use as a nightstand. I love how the dresser separates the two spaces & also brings color, personality, & functionality to the space. I especially love the green dresser you see in the last photo. The paint detail is so cute!

3. Photos/Monograms- Most of the spaces you see here have some way of identifying one space from the other. I love the idea of using monograms and/or photos of the kids to do that. I really love the idea of the monogram pillows that you see on the beds in the first photo that I shared.

What do you think about these inspiration photos?! Which room is your favorite?

Do any of your children share a room? What tips do you have for creating a shared space?

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Monday, May 20, 2013

Sweet & Creamy Grape Salad

Hey Y'all!!

First of all, I apologize I've been so hit & miss with the blog lately! The weather has been so nice here & I've been busy with several outdoor projects! If you follow me on Facebook and/or Instagram, you got a sneak peek of what we were working on this past weekend! It's been a project I've been wanting to accomplish for some time now, and I am so stinkin' excited about it!! I can't wait to share with you guys!

I did want to drop in today & share with you another easy (and delicious) recipe! This grape salad would be perfect for all of those backyard summer barbecues you'll be attending this summer! It's super quick to throw together, it's refreshing, & I promise it will be a crowd pleaser!

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Ingredients:
1 package cream cheese (softened)
1 8 oz. sour cream
1 cup sugar
1 cup brown sugar
1 Tbsp. vanilla
2 large bunches of red grapes
1 cup chopped pecans

Directions:
Combine cream cheese, sour cream, sugar, brown sugar, & vanilla in a large bowl. Use mixer to blend ingredients until smooth. Add in grapes & pecans, mix thoroughly.


Enjoy! 

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Weekend Wrap-Up Party at Tatertots & Jello

Thursday, May 16, 2013

"Inspire Me Please" Weekend Blog Hop #11


Happy Thursday Y'all!!

Thank you for joining us for another week "Inspire Me Please" Weekend Blog Hop! Last week was our largest party to date! We had 270 projects linked up!! Thanks to everyone who joined in!!

Browsing through the links of last week's party, I was making me HUNGRY! There were so many delicious looking recipes that were linked up!!

Here are the recipes that caught my eye & are now on my list of things of make! :)

7 Inspiring "Must Try" Recipes
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Farmer's Market Pasta Salad via Inspired Healthy Organized



Slow Cooked Spicy Potatoes via At the Corner of Happy & Harried




Buffalo Chicken Wraps via Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom



Toasted Coconut Pudding Pie via Mostly Homemade Mom



Avocado & Black Bean Chicken Salad via Domestic Bliss Squared



Cheddar Parmesan Bread via Mostly Homemade Mom



Individual 7 Layer Dips via This is Happiness




Thanks so much to everyone who linked up!!

Feel free to grab a button if your project was featured! 


Remember to visit your other co-hosts to check out EVEN MORE fabulous features!







Just a few rules before we get started this party started....
1. Anything is welcome, as long as it's something YOU have created. (diy, home decor, crafts, recipes, cleaning tips, sewing projects, room makeover, etc.)

2. Keep the content fresh. Please do not link up the same projects week after week or they will be deleted. Also, please do not link up giveaway posts.

3. Please include a text link back to the blog where you linked up (Link to the specific blog post, not the blog home page. ) ONLY THOSE WHO LINK BACK WILL BE FEATURED. 

4. Party Hop!! Please visit a few links & leave them some comment love!!

............................................................................................................

We would love to see this party GROW more & more each week, so PLEASE share with your friends!! Tweet, Pin, Facebook & even Instagram your projects, and the party, using the hashtag: #inspiremeplease.





Tuesday, May 14, 2013

Spring Porch Makeover + $75 Kirkland's Giveaway


Disclosure:I received compensation for my Mommy Makeover blog post. Kirkland's partnered with several bloggers like me to raise brand awareness in the month of May. All purchases and content are on my own accord and reflect my personal opinion and style. Kirkland's blogger outreach policies abide by the WOMMA Ethics Code, FTC guidelines and social media engagement recommendations. For official Kirkland's giveaway rules, visit http://www.kirklands.com/content.jsp?pageName=blogger_rules-03.



Hey Friends!

I hope you all had a wonderful Mother's Day weekend!

Today, I thought I would share the items that mom & I purchased last week on our little "Mom & Me" shopping date to Kirkland's! I did a full recap of our date HERE in case you missed it! The shopping trip was part of the "Mommy Makeover" campaign that Kirkland's has going on this month. We were so happy to be participating in the campaign & my mom was thrilled to be getting spoiled this Mother's Day!

Spring Porch Makeover with Items from Kirkland's
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Mom & I had such a great time browsing through Kirkland's & found SO MANY items that we wanted to take home, but for this trip, my mom was wanting to focus on items that she could use to freshen up her front porch & give it a little makeover for spring/summer.

Here is a look at mom's porch "Before".....


Not too bad.....but not too great either. The space was looking a little bare and wasn't giving the first impression that she wanted for her guests. But, after a quick trip to Kirkland's (and shopping the house a bit), the space looks completely different now.....

Spring Porch Makeover with Items from Kirkland's

Ahhh! Much better!

I don't know about you, but I'm loving this fresh new look! I'm really diggin' the mixture of whites & creams combined with the blue & green accent pieces. It's soft, it's calm, it's beautiful! 



The blue linen pillows were added to the white rocking chairs to bring just a touch of color to the space.


We created a couple of vignettes on each side of the door using items that we purchased from Kirkland's, as well as items that mom already had on hand.

Olive Metal Planter with Floral Arrangements via Kirkland's

This olive metal planter came from Kirkland's as well as the floral arrangements inside of it. We purchased three of these 10 inch arrangements to fill the planter.

Olive Metal Planter with Floral Arrangements via Kirkland's

Here is a look at the vignette on the opposite side of the door. This one is also a combination of Kirkland's purchases and things we found shopping the house!


I love this adorable hanging chalkboard that we bought. The scalloped edges & the floral cut-outs are just too cute! It hangs perfectly on the rocking chair and is such a great way to write little messages for her guests!

Hanging Chalkboard with Scalloped Edges via Kirkland's

The metal lantern was also a Kirkland's find. We loved the color of it & it tied in perfectly with the other blue/green items we had. It holds three tealight candles, which will create a soft & pretty glow at nighttime.

Metal Outdoor Lantern via Kirkland's

The hydrangea basket on the front door was another purchase that we made on the day of our shopping trip. I love the way it looks hanging on my mom's front door! The perfect touch of spring! :)

Hydrangea Hanging Basket via Kirkland's

And just because I always love a good "before & after", let's take a look back at where we started once again.....


And what it looks like today.....


LOVE!! :)

Have you spruced up your front porch for spring/summer?!

If not, would you like to?

Would you like to spoil your mom with a little shopping trip to Kirkland's?

How about a $75 gift card to Kirkland's to get you started?! 

That's right! Kirkland's is going to provide a $75 gift card to one lucky reader!! Follow the Rafflecopter prompts below for your chance to enter!! Just log-in with your Facebook account! GOOD LUCK!!!


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This giveaway will end on Friday, 05/17/2013 at 7:00pm CST. 

The winner will have 10 days to claim his/her prize. If he or she doesn't respond, a new winner will be drawn. 


As always, thanks so much for visiting me today!!


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I'm Lovin' It at Tidy Mom
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