Patriotic Sparkler Wrapper Printables

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      Add a special touch to your patriotic summer BBQ this year by creating these easy-peasy personalized wrapped sparkler bundles for the kids (or kids at heart)! Here’s what you’ll need…   Start out by printing the FREE printable I made for you. I made two options… Red and Turquoise (what I’m using [...]

House Party #4 {B.Y.O.P} + Features

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      Before we start tonight’s linky party I just wanted to take a moment and say to any one of you who have been affected by this weeks tornadoes, how sincerely sorry I am for your loss. Nothing I can do or say will bring back the normality for you, but know that [...]

Adding Ambiance with TIKI Brand Torches

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This post brought to you by TIKI Brand®. All opinions are 100% mine. When you think of tiki torches, you probably envision the cheap, grassy kind on the bamboo sticks that decay after one too many BBQ’s in your backyard. But if you’re looking to add sophistication, and ambiance to your yard this summer without [...]

Letting Fate Decide My Decorating…

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When you think of a blogger’s office you probably envision beautiful spaces. Y’know, like this… {The Blissful Bee} This… {Bower Power} Or something like this… {Two Twenty One} ::sigh:: Mine sort of looks like this… Which actually is an improvement from this… Our office was always that room that crap stuff just somehow magically accumulated over [...]

20 Amazing Chalkboard Paint Ideas

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Have you ever noticed that little “H” over there >>>>> Y’know, where it says “stay connected” How about now? Does this look familiar? Hometalk is an AMAZING resource for anyone who loves anything and everything to do with home. You will get lost in a sea of absolutely amazing projects from professionals, bloggers, or just [...]

House Party #3 {B.Y.O.P} + Features!

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HOLY WOW! That’s all I’m going to say about House Party #2. You guys are out of this world with talent! This week on First Home…Love Life I revealed my family room gallery wall  and showed you how to create your own chalkboard art… But if you’re looking for more fabulous DIY projects Check out [...]

How to Make Your Own Chalkboard Framed Art

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It’s super simple! Here’s how to do it…. I knew I needed something large on either side of our T.V. console to not only bring symmetry but to balance the entire room. I’m a lover of chalkboard art, but to buy two ready made pieces at the size I needed would have been crazy expensive, [...]

Industrial Style Family Room Gallery Wall with Chalkboard Art

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This is the story of how a very rusty, vintage, industrial arrow designed our family room wall. A few weeks ago my husband, daughter and I packed up the car and headed to a craft festival called “Fancy Flea.” It was about an hour and a half away, but I really wanted to go because [...]

House Party #2 {B.Y.O.P} + Features!

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Our FIRST party was a HUGE success! You all rocked it out last week and linked up some incredible projects! Some were so great, I showed them off right away! Like these 7 FABULOUS gift ideas! But if that wasn’t swoon worthy enough, then check out these House Party Features! {CLICK ON THE TITLE TO [...]

ZzzQuilNight Campaign: ZzzQuil Sleep Aid Review

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This post brought to you by ZzzQuil. All opinions are 100% mine. I’ve always been a night owl, and at age 19 when I would go and hang out with friends till all hours of the morning it was great to have that “problem.” Fast forward to today…married, young child, responsibilities…it’s not that great. So [...]