Posted on July 29, 2009 by laurenmakes
No, we’re not expecting, but that doesn’t mean I haven’t bookmarked ideas for later use. Nurseries are so much fun. It’s the one room in the house where you’re allowed expected to use lots of colors and cutesy things.
I am loving the ‘new’ nurseries that I’m seeing pop up. Much more modern and [...]
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Posted on July 29, 2009 by laurenmakes
Are you ready for this? It just may change your life. Easiest peanut butter cookies, ever.
1 cup peanut butter + 1 cup sugar + 1 egg
- Mix it up
- Spoon out mixture
- Bake at 350 for 8-10 minutes
Not even joking. Is that not easy as pie? I found the recipe from Make and Takes a [...]
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Posted on July 28, 2009 by laurenmakes
Lookie what Laura of Wren Handmade whipped up for Design*Sponge this morning. She covered pencils and jar lids with scrap paper. These are so pretty and simple. The pencils would be a great little happy for teachers or coworkers. And those jars would be perfect for homemade bath salts or scrubs.
For full directions, click here.
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Posted on July 27, 2009 by laurenmakes
I found this bright and cheery tablescape through Once Wed last night. Chelsea of Oh my Deer did a fantastic job!
The whole thing is just beautiful and full of DIY ideas. I really really love the chandelier made from silk petals. Oh my, how amazing is that? So fun for a tablescape, but I could [...]
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Posted on July 15, 2009 by laurenmakes
My friend Dawn and I threw a little work shower for our coworker today. She wanted something with a Parisian feel (they’re honeymooning in Paris) and really girly (like the bride! ) Speaking of the bride, here she is! We had a pom left over and I had her hold it as a bouquet. [...]
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Posted on July 14, 2009 by laurenmakes
Get a 1 year subscription to Real Simple for only $5! Excellent deal through Amazon. I have no clue how long this will be going on, so I’d act fast!
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Posted on July 4, 2009 by laurenmakes
Happy 4th everyone!
photo from Country Living
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Posted on July 2, 2009 by laurenmakes
Remember pom pom socks? They always reminded me of little bunnies with their puffy tails These are darling and are another project added to my list of reasons why I want to learn to knit. Find directions here.
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Posted on July 2, 2009 by laurenmakes
Yes guys, you read right. Krispy Kreme now offers mini donuts! I just can’t believe it and am making the hubs take me asap to see these little beauties. These may just be better than the heart shaped ones at valentine’s day. Oh, Krispy Kreme, you know just how to make a girl smile!
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Posted on July 1, 2009 by laurenmakes
My friend Allison has been doing calligraphy and hand drawn monograms for years and just recently launched her very own website! I had the pleasure of receiving a wedding invitation she did a few weeks ago and I must say it’s the prettiest piece of mail I’ve ever gotten. I didn’t want to open it!
Here [...]
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