tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23794634410320005132026-03-21T13:40:54.704-05:00Oh So Lovely BlogLife_w_Vivi :)http://www.blogger.com/profile/12922262961848521122noreply@blogger.comBlogger437125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2379463441032000513.post-26782783467131810922016-02-12T08:24:00.003-06:002016-02-12T08:28:10.136-06:00FREEBIES // GIRLY VALENTINES
Hey, last-minuters!Still needing some Valentines? If so, this sheet of 8 free printable valentines is for you.
Click here for the free download.
I used these tags in the gifts that I put together for my daughter's awesome daycare teachers a couple of years ago. Still one of my favorites! :)
xoxo
AudreyLife_w_Vivi :)http://www.blogger.com/profile/12922262961848521122noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2379463441032000513.post-32484941575986633052016-02-08T21:52:00.001-06:002016-02-08T22:43:40.636-06:00FREEBIES // VALENTINE'S DAYI feel like I blinked, and now it's almost mid February. How. Did. That. Happen?
I'm back to blogging, yes, but it has been all behind the scenes stuff as I transfer the Blogger site over to my new Wordpress site. No fun (and maybe that's why I lost track of time).
Speaking of the transfer, There have been a few bumps along the way, but overall the migration went smoothly. Now I'm just Life_w_Vivi :)http://www.blogger.com/profile/12922262961848521122noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2379463441032000513.post-9895696349565726342016-01-29T17:23:00.003-06:002016-01-29T17:35:58.364-06:00DIY // SUPER BOWL PARTY DECOR**KC peeps....I'll be live on KCTV5's Better Kansas City on Tuesday, February 2 doing these tutorials live. Tune in if you can!**
Are you hosting a Super Bowl party?
I have some easy and affordable DIY decor ideas for you.
DIY FOOTBALL BANNER
Supplies needed:
String
Mini clothes pins
Brown foam paper sheet
Scissors
White foam tape
You'll want to start by cutting Life_w_Vivi :)http://www.blogger.com/profile/12922262961848521122noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2379463441032000513.post-13222375347737333412016-01-26T21:46:00.004-06:002016-01-26T21:47:51.606-06:00BLOG UPDATE // BLOGGER TO WORDPRESS MIGRATIONHey!
So, I'm pretty excited to say that I finally pulled the trigger, and am in the process of transferring this ole Blogger blog to Wordpress! Whoohoo!
I've wanted to take the leap for awhile now, and it feels good that the ball is finally rolling.
Are you thinking about making the switch as well? If so, hopefully these quick tips can help you in some way.
I purchased a Life_w_Vivi :)http://www.blogger.com/profile/12922262961848521122noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2379463441032000513.post-3008762329661863012016-01-26T12:01:00.000-06:002016-01-26T13:19:51.664-06:00FREEBIES // FEBRUARY DESKTOP CALENDARSDesktop calendars switch outs are my fave way to start a new month (except for that one time I forgot to change to December until late December, and the other time I completely forgot to design January options). But that's not the point. :)
Who's ready for two February options??
I created them in a lose love/Valentine's theme, and I hope you like them!
Click here to download your Life_w_Vivi :)http://www.blogger.com/profile/12922262961848521122noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2379463441032000513.post-34618734555344135022016-01-21T19:19:00.000-06:002016-01-21T19:19:42.046-06:00FREEBIES // GET SHIT DONE WATERCOLOR DESKTOPS + PRINTABLESHey! I just wanted to letcha all know I'm baaack!!
I had a bit of a blogging break over the last month due to a super crazy, hectic work schedule at the full-time job. It drained me so much that come evening time I was too tired to create and/or blog about it. It was a sad state of affairs.
I'm happy to say that things are much better now, and I'm feeling reenergized.
So, I felt itLife_w_Vivi :)http://www.blogger.com/profile/12922262961848521122noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2379463441032000513.post-92188365254082068862016-01-19T13:49:00.001-06:002016-01-19T14:03:33.388-06:00FREEBIES // FREE GSD MOTIVATIONAL DESKTOPSAnyone looking for some motivation this week?
Well, my free GSD desktop might come in handy. Just seeing this phrase helps me kick my booty into gear. Hopefully it helps you do the same. :)
>> Click here to download your favorite wallpaper.
Here are directions on installing one of the wallpapers below on your mac or your pc.
YOU MIGHT Life_w_Vivi :)http://www.blogger.com/profile/12922262961848521122noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2379463441032000513.post-26045925305153787352016-01-04T22:12:00.000-06:002016-01-04T22:12:55.935-06:00HOME TOUR // DINING ROOMAs you might have seen over on my instagram, I've been working on updating the dining room over the last month. It was finally finished last weekend, and I'm so happy about it!
Here are a few of the dark, drab, and dreary before photos.
Onto the new room....
Best part—it only cost us about $175 to update it. All we bought was a Target rug, a can of paint (Valspar, Midnight in Paris)Life_w_Vivi :)http://www.blogger.com/profile/12922262961848521122noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2379463441032000513.post-57222704087996539242015-12-31T12:06:00.000-06:002015-12-31T12:46:52.169-06:00DIY // LAVENDER BODY BUTTER**I'll be back on KCTV5s Better Kansas City Monday, January 4, 2016 around 9 am with the live tutorial. Tune in if you can!**
This winter weather really dries out my skin, and I've found that coconut oil is pretty much the only thing that helps my skin.
I decided to whip up some DIY lavender body butter for myself, and the best part—it only took a couple minutes and only required two Life_w_Vivi :)http://www.blogger.com/profile/12922262961848521122noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2379463441032000513.post-89637468731703162252015-12-30T20:13:00.000-06:002015-12-30T20:17:29.042-06:0015 IDEAS TO GLAM UP YOUR NYE COCKTAIL
What are your plans for New Years Eve? Are you hosting a get-together? Well my good friend Renee Dinsmore (who puts Martha Stewert to shame with her party planning, hosting, and crafting skills) is sharing FIFTEEN easy, last-minute ways to glam up your cocktail.
Yes, you have hit the NYE DIY jackpot! :)
Upcycle Life_w_Vivi :)http://www.blogger.com/profile/12922262961848521122noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2379463441032000513.post-64181363923398747912015-12-21T20:18:00.001-06:002015-12-21T20:18:49.447-06:00FREEBIE // BE MERRYCan you believe Christmas is almost here?! It has snuck up on me this year. I do have all of my shopping done and mostly wrapped, so that feels good at least.
This time of year is always tough since I have a big convention in January with the full-time job, and it takes nearly every ounce of energy I have most days. That's why I haven't had as much energy to blog, but I'm trying. :)
Anyhoo..Life_w_Vivi :)http://www.blogger.com/profile/12922262961848521122noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2379463441032000513.post-28880698548378684392015-12-20T14:03:00.002-06:002015-12-20T14:03:16.008-06:00DIY // MINI MASON JAR ORGANIZERSI know the mason jar trend has been super played out, but I'm still digging the simple mini mason style jars. I love using them as storage containers.
I also am still loving the paint dipped look, so I thought I'd combine the two.
WHAT YOU'LL NEED
Acrylic paint
Brush
Mini mason style jars
I bought a 12 pack of these adorable mini jars with gold tops (yay, gold!) at Walmart Life_w_Vivi :)http://www.blogger.com/profile/12922262961848521122noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2379463441032000513.post-66696863326453716242015-12-14T22:37:00.001-06:002015-12-14T22:57:12.799-06:00DIY // DINING ROOM CHANDELIER UPDATEWell, hello there!
Sorry for the quiet over here lately! With the holidays and my crazy, busy season at the full-time job, I haven't found a moment to blog, but I've definitely been DIYing away any chance I get (that will never stop).
I'm just now finding time to document...
Right now my focus is on the dining room update, and we are so close to the after photos and home tour. Life_w_Vivi :)http://www.blogger.com/profile/12922262961848521122noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2379463441032000513.post-91208526657938953662015-12-04T10:23:00.001-06:002015-12-04T10:57:48.426-06:00FREEBIES // GOLDEN GLAM MOTIVATIONAL DESKTOPSAny of you girl bosses out there on the hunt for some free and glam motivational desktops?
Well, I've designed some new ones, and would love to share them with you!
See anything you like? You can click here to download your fave.
HINT: They are high resolution enough for you to print if you'd rather go that route! :)
Hope you have a fabLife_w_Vivi :)http://www.blogger.com/profile/12922262961848521122noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2379463441032000513.post-6070084355091338252015-11-30T23:01:00.003-06:002015-12-01T09:12:44.817-06:00FREEBIES // DECEMBER DESKTOP CALENDARSHello there!
I hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving, U.S. friends. We had a lovely time, and I'm sad it had to end, but that means it's time for the holidays to officially commence...
It's DECEMBER!!
Who's ready for a couple free December gallery wall wallpapers??
Click here to download your favorite wallpaper!
Hope you have a lovely month ahead!
xoxo
Life_w_Vivi :)http://www.blogger.com/profile/12922262961848521122noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2379463441032000513.post-40213743013483267732015-11-25T14:53:00.005-06:002015-11-25T14:53:50.383-06:00FREEBIE // PERSONALIZED NAPKIN WRAP + PLACE CARDCan you believe that Thanksgiving is TOMORROW?? We're hosting a meal on Thursday and Friday, so I decided to quickly whip up some personalized napkin/silver wear wraps.
Wanna try them for yourself? If so, I made a free printable for you. You can hand write a name in or leave it blank for your guest to write in a reason they are thankful.
Click here to download your letter Life_w_Vivi :)http://www.blogger.com/profile/12922262961848521122noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2379463441032000513.post-62964665961026767172015-11-20T10:58:00.001-06:002015-11-20T10:58:19.568-06:00FREEBIE FRIDAY
YES! Thank goodness it's Freebie Friday! Hope you came over here ready to share and click and find all new fun freebies and friends.
But first, say hello to your action duo.
Please help us get the word out about Freebie Fridays by telling your friends about the link party that puts the spotlight on free artwork for your gallery walls, cubicles and computers/phones.
This party starts every Life_w_Vivi :)http://www.blogger.com/profile/12922262961848521122noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2379463441032000513.post-84294871883213659072015-11-18T23:42:00.000-06:002015-11-19T11:57:19.432-06:00HOLIDAY DECORATING TIPS + A GIVEAWAYHave you started decorating for the holidays yet? I look forward to it all year long, and have been having a great time getting our home decorated!
I love using scented candles and wax warmers in my home in general, but during the holidays I always take it up a notch. :)
>> Are you a candle fan? Then here's a TIP... read to the bottom of this post and enter to win FOUR FREE Life_w_Vivi :)http://www.blogger.com/profile/12922262961848521122noreply@blogger.com35tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2379463441032000513.post-79144356343020711472015-11-17T22:26:00.000-06:002015-11-19T11:58:15.431-06:00DIY // PHOTO TRANSFER TUTORIAL+++ To be featured in the winter issue of Vintage KC Magazine.+++
Do you have some digital photos that you've been meaning to print, but haven't? Yeah, me too. Tons of 'em.
I recently discovered Mod Podge Photo Transfer, and wow, is it amazing! It helps you easily, affordably, and permanently transfer your photos to almost any material.
I found some adorable digital Life_w_Vivi :)http://www.blogger.com/profile/12922262961848521122noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2379463441032000513.post-35902327395331735912015-11-16T19:33:00.001-06:002015-11-19T11:58:26.671-06:00DIY // PRACTICALLY FREE THANKSGIVING DECOR IDEAS
Click here to watch my KCTV5 Better Kansas City TV segment
I shopped my back yard last week, and found lots of sticks, twigs, foliage, leaves, and pinecones, and decided to spray paint and repurpose them into a few different Thanksgiving table decor settings.
Here's what I came up with, and P.S. I'll have more ideas over the next week, so stay tuned if you need more inspiration.&Life_w_Vivi :)http://www.blogger.com/profile/12922262961848521122noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2379463441032000513.post-65352990714306056632015-11-13T14:43:00.000-06:002015-11-13T16:20:52.195-06:00FREEBIE FRIDAY
YES! Thank goodness it's Freebie Friday! Hope you came over here ready to share and click and find all new fun freebies and friends.
But first, say hello to your action duo.
Please help us get the word out about Freebie Fridays by telling your friends about the link party that puts the spotlight on free artwork for your gallery walls, cubicles and computers/phones.
This party starts every Life_w_Vivi :)http://www.blogger.com/profile/12922262961848521122noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2379463441032000513.post-54867957083751076872015-11-10T21:14:00.000-06:002015-11-19T11:58:37.587-06:00FREEBIES // GIVE THANKSHello! I've been on a little unintentional blog break. I was sick and then I got buried in a freelance avalanche and can't seem to get unburied, but I'm working on it. :)
Today I'm sharing some free printables that could work printed in a smaller size, framed and placed as part of your Thanksgiving centerpiece.
It would also look great printed larger, framed and placed in your fall Life_w_Vivi :)http://www.blogger.com/profile/12922262961848521122noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2379463441032000513.post-8704576518688125422015-11-03T21:34:00.000-06:002015-11-03T21:49:03.719-06:00MINI HOME TOUR // ANOTHER MINTED GALLERY WALLHeeey!
This evening I'm showing a quick gallery wall I did over the weekend in the entry way living room using my last two gorgeous minted prints, my Tulum beach print from The Waldron Photograph Co., and a couple of personal pieces.
The base of our random living room staircase needed a pop (or five) of color, so this gallery wall helped bring more life into the room.
Here areLife_w_Vivi :)http://www.blogger.com/profile/12922262961848521122noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2379463441032000513.post-59360754562689011752015-11-02T11:45:00.001-06:002015-11-19T11:58:49.389-06:00FREEBIES // NOVEMBER DESKTOP WALLPAPERSI'm a couple days late, but my November gallery wall desktop calendars are ready!!
There are 3 options available.
Click here to download your fave.
And while you're at it, download one of my 20 free printable 2016 calendars here! :)
xoxo
Audrey
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Life_w_Vivi :)http://www.blogger.com/profile/12922262961848521122noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2379463441032000513.post-82636201202173239562015-11-01T22:18:00.001-06:002015-11-19T11:59:00.838-06:00IN PROGRESS HOME TOUR // THE DREADED KITCHENHello!!!
Today I'm being brave and taking you on a tour of our fixer upper's kitchen. It's my most hated spot in the house, and will be getting completely remodeled here pretty soon. We're planning on knocking down a few walls, rearranging the counters and appliances, and building a large custom island.
The biggest hurdle right now is knocking down a couple of walls so we can get started on theLife_w_Vivi :)http://www.blogger.com/profile/12922262961848521122noreply@blogger.com2