What I Wore Wednesday....

Hey Friends!

How's your week going?!

Our house got hit yesterday by the dreaded stomach bug that has been going around! Bleck! So far, I'm the only one who has managed to escape it! And yes, I'm knocking on wood, crossing all my fingers & toes, & saying a little prayer that it STAYS that way!!

I'm back this week with another addition of "What I Wore."

You can see that the outfits above all revolve around one piece of jewelry. This aqua & green statement necklace.....

Isn't it pretty?!

I got this necklace for my birthday last month & hadn't really gotten around to wearing it until this past week. The main reason I hadn't worn it?! Because I really didn't know what I was gonna wear it with!

So, for this week's "What I Wore" post, I thought I would just throw together a few different outfit ideas!

Shirt: Old Navy

Jeans: Wet Seal

Nude Wedges: Payless

Necklace: Gordmans

Shirt: Gordmans

Jeans: Kohls

Boots: Target

Necklace: Gordmans 

Chambray Shirt: TJ Maxx

White Tank: Old Navy

Jeans: Wet Seal

Nude Wedges: Payless

Necklace: Gordmans

What do you think?!

Which outfit is your favorite?

The pretty pastels have me dreaming of spring!! I can't wait for the weather to warm up! We had some really warm temps yesterday (70's), but have a chance for snow again this weekend! CRAZY! I'm longing for maxi dresses & flip flops! :) Anyone else?!

Thanks so much for stopping by! Have a blessed day!

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12 Delicious Appetizers For Your Super Bowl Party

Hey Friends!

Are you ready for some football?! This Sunday is the big game!!

I don't get into football as much as I used to, but I still always look forward to Super Bowl Sunday! It's always a great time with family & an endless supply of yummy & fattening food....MY FAVE! :)

I was surfing the net trying to come up with some new appetizer ideas for this weekend's game & came across some pretty delicious looking recipes! Being the nice girl that I am, I thought I would go ahead & share those with you today, just in case you are looking for something to take to your Super Bowl party this weekend!

For more information on any of the recipes listed here, just click on the link provided under each photo. 

Bacon Wrapped Bleu Cheese BBQ Chicken Bites via Lauren's Latest

Jalapeno Popper Dip via Closet Cooking

Cheesy Bacon Oven Chips with Chipotle Ranch Sauce via Vittles & Bits

Pineapple Cheese Ball via Chef in Training 

Ham & Cheese Sliders via The Girl Who Ate Everything

Pepperoni Pizza Puffs via Lick The Bowl Good

Chicken Enchilada Puffs via Tidy Mom

Bacon Cream Cheese Roll-ups via My Life as a Mrs. 

Ham & Cheese Pretzel Bites via Pep & Ebby

Buffalo Chicken Dip via Simple Girl At Home

Parmesan Potato Wedges via My Blessed Life

This last recipe is one that I shared on the blog several months back. It's one of my family's favorites & almost always makes an appearance on Super Bowl Sunday! I know that you will enjoy it too! :)

Warm & Creamy Bacon Dip via Love of Family & Home

So, what team are you rooting for this weekend?! 

Niners or Ravens?!

Do you get into the game or are you in it for the food & commercials like me?!

Thanks so much for stopping by!! 

I hope you all have a Terrific Tuesday!

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Dog Days of Winter "Make It" Party

Happy Monday Y'all!!!

Are you guys ready to party?!

This week is week three of our Dog Days of Winter series & the theme is "Make It."

You know all those Pinterest projects & recipes you've pinned?! Well, it's time to get to work and ACTUALLY make them!! :)

I shared my project for the challenge on the blog yesterday.....

I just love the way it turned out!! In case you missed that post, you can check it out HERE.  I shared a full tutorial so that you can make one too!

My fabulous friends are at it again this week & have been whipping up some awesome projects & recipes as well! Be sure to stop by their blogs & check them out!

Just a few rules before we get started:

1. Please stick to this weeks theme & only link up Pinterest inspired projects. 

2. Feel free to link up old and/or new projects!

3. Please use the party button below in your post or include a text link back to the blog where you linked up. (Only those that link back will be featured)

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

5. We will be sharing some of our favorites on our Pinterest board. Be sure to follow it HERE.

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Now it's your turn! Show us what you've got!! 

DIY Sunburst Mirror

Hey Friends!

I hope you all are having a great weekend! The weather here is gloomy, with rain off & on today. I am fighting the urge to take a nap instead of writing this post!! This week is week three of our Dog Days of Winter Series. The theme this week is "Make It."

"Make It" week is all about choosing a project you've pinned from Pinterest & actually making it! I don't know about you all, but I have a ton of craft/DIY projects pinned, but have made only a hand few of those items. I'm sure the majority of you are guilty of this as well.  Well, this week is all about taking action & making those things you've been wanting to make for months now!

For me, it was this project: DIY Sunburst Mirror

I know I'm like a year (or more) behind on the sunburst mirror phenomenon. I've always loved the way they look & now that I've been doing some work in my master bedroom, I thought maybe I could use one in that space.

These pins were my inspiration for the project:

Paint Stick Sunburst Mirror via Centsational Girl

Knockoff Sunburst Mirror via Thrifty Decor Chick

For the most part, I followed Kate's tutorial for my sunburst mirror. However, the Lowe's store in our area wasn't willing to handover the number of paint sticks that I need for the project even though I offered to pay for them.  So, I had to come up with a different solution. Then I remembered that Sarah had used shims for her mirror, so I decided to do the same.

Supplies: 

7" Round Mirror 

Embroidery Hoop

Gorilla Glue

Craft Paint

Piece of Scrap Wood 

1 Package Wood Shims

Sawtooth Picture Hanger

Paint Brush (not pictured)

Hot Glue/Hot Glue Gun (not pictured)

I started off by attaching my mirror to the scrap piece of wood using gorilla glue. Then, I sat the mirror aside & let it dry thoroughly. Once it was dry, I added the sawtooth picture hanger to the backside of the scrap wood so I would be able to hang it later. Then, I started figuring out the arrangement of the shims.

Once I knew how the shims would be arranged & how many I needed (I used 32 total), I began sanding them down.

Once all of the edges of the shims were all smooth, I began painting them.  I followed Kate's lead here & went with metallic sahara gold & metallic taupe craft paints from Folk Art. I painted half of them sahara gold & the other half taupe. I gave them all two coats. 

When they were dry, I began attaching them to the scrap wood around the perimeter of the mirror using hot glue. 

After the first set of shims were on, then I added the embroidery hoop to frame out the mirror. You'll use just the inside hoop for your frame. I painted the hoop in metallic taupe & then adhered it to the mirror using the gorilla glue. I sat a heavy book on top of the hoop & let it dry for a good hour. 

Once it was dry, I grabbed my hot glue gun again & added the second round of shims (in metallic taupe) to the mirror. 

You'll notice in this picture that the lighter colored shims are shorter than the darker ones. I had my hubby trim 2"off each one of them to create the alternating lengths. 

Once that was done, it was time to hang it on the wall! :) 

I've only been sharing sneak peeks of my master bedroom thus far....it is still a work in progress & I have a few more things I am wanting to do before I show you the full room.

I love the way this mirror turned out and I think it looks so pretty hanging in it's new spot!! I can't wait to bring in some more accessories to the bedroom so I can share the full reveal with you all! :)

Don't forget to come back tomorrow for our "Make It" Linky Party!! Come share your Pinterest projects with us & be inspired by others!! It can be a craft, DIY project, and/or recipe.

We can't wait to see your projects!!


If you link up on just ONE of our blogs, your project will be see on all NINE sites!! So, get those projects completed & get your posts ready!!

If you don't have a blog, I would still LOVE for you to join in!! Share a picture of your project with me on my Facebook Page! I will be sharing some of my favorites over the course of the week!

I hope you all have a beautiful Sunday!!

Linking up here....
Better Mom Mondays at The Better Mom
Tutorials & Tips Tuesday at Home Stories A to Z
Get Your Craft On at Today's Creative Blog
Tuesday Talent Show at Chef in Training
One Project At a Time at A Bowl Full of Lemons
Frugal Friday at The Shabby Nest
Link Up With Me at Liz Marie Blog
Weekend Wrap-Up Party at Tatertots and Jello

Winter Pinterest Challenge at Young House Love

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Happily Ever Before & After Week 18: Guest Bedroom Makeover via Brown Sugar Toast

Happy Friday Friends!!

Do you all have anything fun & exciting planned for this weekend? As of right now, it looks like we'll be spending most of our weekend at home! Not much on our agenda, so hopefully I can finish up a few projects I've been working on lately and maybe even share them here on the blog next week! Fingers crossed!! :)

For this week's Happily Ever Before & After post, I am featuring a simple, but beautiful guest bedroom makeover courtesy of Christa at Brown Sugar Toast. 

Christa is a loving wife & mommy of two. She has a passion for Jesus, cooking up yummy recipes for her little family, and decorating her home.  She states in her "About Me" Page that the main goal she has in blogging is that she wants to encourage others to live a creative & joyful life in Christ. Isn't that a wonderful goal to have?! I just love that!

Christa had a guest bedroom that was just begging for some attention. With a half bath attached to this room, Christa knew it would make a perfect space for visiting guests. She wanted to make it a warm & inviting place for their visitors, but also give the space a little personality. You'll see in just a minute, that she totally accomplished that goal!

Let's take a look at the room "Before"....

Pretty much a blank slate! 

Like most of us, Christa turned to Pinterest & other sources on the web for paint & color inspiration for the room.  After finding a few inspiring photos, she figured out the direction she wanted to go with this space. Wanna see it?!

Let's take a look at the "After" photo....

SO PRETTY!!

I love the dark blue walls with the pops of yellow in the room. The yellow is such a great contrasting color...don't ya think?!

I also love the decision to go with white bedding for the room! The bedding & the white furniture really help to balance out the dark walls. I think its important to bring in lighter & brighter pieces when going with a bold & dark wall color like she did.

Christa made almost all of the accessories for this room....the throw pillows, the curtains, & wall art. Be sure to head on over to her blog to learn more about those projects & to see more inspiring photos of her new room!! You won't be disappointed! CLICK HERE

Looking for more room makeover inspiration?! 

Be sure to check out my "Happily Ever Before & After" Page.

Gotta makeover that you would like to see featured in this segment?!
Email me: tdiehl2005 (at) yahoo (dot) com

Thanks so much for stopping by!! I hope you all have a great weekend!!

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6 Thrifty & Fabulous Furniture Makeovers (Linky Party Features)

Hey Everyone!

I hope y'all are having a great week!!

I wanted to thank all of you who linked up to the "Thrift It" party this past Monday!! We had a great turn out & SO MANY fabulous projects linked up! If you haven't had a chance to browse through all the links, you can check them out HERE. 

Today, I wanted to share with you a few of my favorite thrifted furniture pieces from the party!

First up is this gold dipped TV console from Shannon at Burlap & Lace! How gorgeous is this?! I absolutely love the gold legs! So chic & so glam!

Gold Dipped TV Console via Burlap & Lace

Suzanne from The Painted Drawer shared her thrifted & newly refreshed coffee table! I love its feminine shape and think it looks beautiful painted white. 

Coffee Table Makeover via The Painted Drawer

I'm also loving this fabulous dresser submitted by Mary Anne at Purposely Reinvented. She did such a great job on this piece! You have to head over to check out the before picture & see the added touches she put on the insides of the drawers & cabinet. Lovely!

Dresser Makeover via Purposely Reinvented

How cute is this bookcase from Redoux? She took a plain jane $5 bookcase from Goodwill & made it fabulous with paint & a little fabric.

Bookcase Makeover via Redoux

This chalk painted dresser from Jenna at 24 Cottonwood Lane is so pretty in its new shade of gray & contrasting white hardware! This is another before & after you won't want to miss! 

Chalk Painted Dresser via 24 Cottonwood Lane

And last but not least, I LOVE this dry sink/china cabinet makeover submitted by Cindy at Simply Reinvented. She took a dark & dated piece & gave it new life! I love the way she styled the piece for her reveal pics too! Head on over to her blog to see more!

China Cabinet Makeover via Simply Reinvented

Thanks so much to all that linked up! These projects have been added to our Pinterest Board! To see MORE features you can visit each one of the nine bloggers that are hosting. We each featured DIFFERENT projects & will be doing our feature posts today through Saturday. 

Jennifer from The Francis Family Blog

Mandy from House of Rose

Jennifer from Blissfully Ever After

Jaime from Crafty, Scrappy, Happy

Taryn from Design, Dining & Diapers

Carmel from Our Fifth House

AP from I Love You More Than Carrots

Liz from Liz Marie Blog

Don't forget to come back next Monday, January 28th for our "Make It" challenge!! Just pick anything you've pinned from Pinterest, make it, & then come back & share it with the rest of us!! It can be a DIY project, craft, recipe, etc!

We can't wait to see what your projects!!

Thanks for stopping by!! Have a great day!

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