Dukes and Duchesses

Children's Prayer Art {Silhouette Promotion}

2013-05-23T06:09:00.000-05:00

This pretty-in-pink children's prayer art was created for a Silhouette sponsored post.

I love the project I'm sharing with you today and you'll love how easy it is to make. This sweet children's prayer art is made with fabric but requires no sewing, making it a simple creative project that anyone can make!

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How to Make a Living Wreath from Succulents

2013-05-22T06:07:00.000-05:00

FloraCraft provided the styrofoam wreath form used for the living wreath in this sponsored post.

A couple of nights ago I hosted a google hangout where I shared a simple summer project: how to make a living wreath from succulents.

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Project Inspired Link Party :: Blue Features

2013-05-20T19:00:00.000-05:00

Welcome back to another fun week of Project Inspire{d}!

This week, before you link up we would love it if you'd follow all five hosts on facebook. I love engaging with you all on facebook and sharing my projects over there as well as the awesome projects of others.

Dukes and Duchesses on facebook

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Cupcakes and Crinoline on facebook

Artsy Chicks Rule on facebook

Madigan Made on facebook

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Cashew Coleslaw Salad {A Summer Recipe}

2013-05-20T06:05:00.000-05:00

I have the best summer recipe to share with you today: cashew coleslaw salad! My Mom first made this for us and it's become a favorite in our house.

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Kidecals {and a Giveaway}

2013-05-19T06:52:00.000-05:00

Have you heard of Kidecals? If you follow me on instagram, you may have seen the happy package I received the other day {I love mail and I especially love mail in pretty packaging}. Kidecals sent me cute personalized labels for Tate. And I'm completely impressed with them!

I had a great time looking through the website and a terrible time deciding what to order. The labels are all so cute! Kidecals has monograms ...

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On-the-Go Chalkboard Box

2013-05-18T05:59:00.000-05:00

With summer road trips on the horizon and a calendar full of upcoming appointments, I created a simple upcycled on-the-go chalkboard box to keep three-year-old Tate entertained ... at least for a short time.

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Back to Basics :: How to Make Bubbles

2013-05-17T06:07:00.000-05:00

It's time for this month's Back to Basics post. Each month, I'm sharing a traditional game or activity ... the kind that gets the kids unplugged and encourages them to get outside and wear off some energy.

Kids of all ages love to play with bubbles so this month I'm sharing a recipe for homemade bubble solution and some creative ideas for homemade wands. These wands are simple enough for the kids to make themselves ... or you can spend some time together, making wands and blowing bubbles. Isn't that a great way to spend a summer afternoon?

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How To Make A Doily Bowl

2013-05-16T06:03:00.001-05:00

I'm sharing an Anthropologie-inspired craft with you today: a bowl made from a doily. I first saw this idea in an Anthropologie catalog and I knew it would be simple to make. And the best part of this doily bowl? It can be made in just a few minutes.

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A Heavy Metal Manicure #IHeartMyNailArt

2013-05-15T06:05:00.000-05:00

I created this fun nail art as part of an I Heart Nail Art sponsored post for Collective Bias®.

My teenage daughter, Kennedy, and I had some fun mother/daughter time earlier this week. We went a little wild and gave Kennedy a heavy metal manicure. Picture a french manicure with metal tips instead of white tips ... cool, huh?

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Project Inspire{d} Link Party :: Sewing Features

2013-05-13T19:00:00.000-05:00

Welcome back to another week of Project Inspire{d}!

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Homemade Granola

2013-05-13T06:04:00.001-05:00

I've been looking for some different, healthier breakfast ideas and this homemade granola has been a favorite.

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11 Ways to Repurpose Old Doors

2013-05-12T06:33:00.000-05:00

Each month I've been sharing a different collection of repurposed projects. Today I've got a pile of amazing projects that all use old doors! You'll never pass by a discarded door again.

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Trash to Treasure Vintage Mirror

2013-05-11T07:53:00.000-05:00

If you follow me on instagram, you may have seen the vintage mirror that I scooped out of someone's curbside trash a few months ago.

I finally finished painting it and it's hanging on a wall in my dining room. It's one of my favorite trash to treasure finds so far.

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Breakfast-for-Dinner Skillet Eggs #BreakfastAfterDark

2013-05-10T06:06:00.000-05:00

Some days, eating breakfast after dark seems just right. We all love to have breakfast for dinner once in a while but I especially love a savory breakfast dish with some protein and veggies. This week we enjoyed these delicious breakfast-for-dinner skillet eggs!

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10 Ideas to Celebrate Graduation

2013-05-09T06:08:00.000-05:00

Graduation day is right around the corner and whether you have a kindergarten graduate or a high school graduate, it's always fun to celebrate! I rounded up ten ideas for a great graduation celebration!
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A Tooth Fairy Box {and a Silhouette Promotion}

2013-05-08T06:08:00.000-05:00

This is a post sponsored by Silhouette America.

I have a fun {and glittery} tooth fairy box to share with you today ... and it uses a brand new product from Silhouette!

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Project Inspire{d} Link Party :: Summer Features

2013-05-06T19:00:00.000-05:00

Welcome back to another week of Project Inspire{d}! I can't wait to see what you have this week!

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Minty Lemonade Iced Tea

2013-05-06T06:04:00.001-05:00

I've alluded in the past to my favorite summertime drink but I realized I've never shared the recipe here. In the summer, I love to grab a pile of mint from my backyard garden and brew a pitcher of minty lemonade iced tea! You'll love this recipe too ... it's a favorite among all my friends!

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Spring Gardening {and a Giveaway}

2013-05-05T07:21:00.000-05:00

When spring hits Texas, I start panicking about the gardens. I feel an urgency to get everything planted before the insane heat of summer kicks in. When that happens, all we want to do is hang out in the pool!

We recently started our spring gardening ...

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Using Drawers as Storage

2013-05-04T06:54:00.001-05:00

Remember my post about repurposing old drawers? I love the idea of adding casters to drawers and using them as under-the-bed storage in kids' rooms. It's a great way to use that wasted space that's usually reserved for dust bunnies and junk.

All three of my younger kids now have rolling drawers under their beds!

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10 Teacher Appreciation Ideas

2013-05-03T06:05:00.000-05:00

Next week is Teacher Appreciation Week. Have you planned anything fun? I've got kids at three different schools and there are lots of festivities going on. If you're still floundering for ideas, I've got ten thoughtful {handmade} ideas for you.

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Infused {Scented} Clothespins

2013-05-02T06:08:00.001-05:00

Today I'm sharing a sweet gift that is so simple to make: infused scented clothespins. These would make a great gift for a mother or grandmother who still hangs her clothes on the line {if I had more property, I'd be hanging clothes on a line every day ... I'd love to live a little old-school}.

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Wrapping Up April

2013-05-01T06:04:00.000-05:00

I'm excited that another month is over because that means summer break is getting closer. I'm so ready for the crazy schedules to end for a while!

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Project Inspire{d} Link Party :: Recipe Features

2013-04-29T19:00:00.000-05:00

Welcome back to Project Inspire{d}, Friends! I hope your week is off to a creative start!

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Our Messy, Delicious Breakfast #FinishRiseandShine

2013-04-29T06:06:00.000-05:00

A couple of facts about me: I love a challenge. And I'm often very cynical about promised product results.

So when I was asked to take the Finish Rise and Shine Challenge, I quickly agreed. I whipped up a messy and delicious weekend breakfast for the family, a pan of Strawberry Cream Cheese French Toast.

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