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Ikea Hacks: Ingo Table

noreply@blogger.com (Kathleen Frances) — Tue, 29 May 2012 16:07:20 PDT

Made from this Ikea table! But you could probably use any four legged table. Get the full tutorial at Matsutake, Source: matsutakeblog.blogspot.com via Farrell on Pinterest

Great Trick for Knit Seams

noreply@blogger.com (Kathleen Frances) — Tue, 29 May 2012 11:30:00 PDT

Hate those stretched out seams on knits? Yeah, me too! Follow Me So Crazy's tip and have perfect knits. Source: mesewcrazy.com via Kristin on Pinterest

Pretty Fencing for Renters

noreply@blogger.com (Kathleen Frances) — Tue, 29 May 2012 14:49:03 PDT

For years I've wanted a fence for our side yard. The only thing between it and a medium traffic road is a thin little sidewalk and ever since Molly was starting to walk I've feared one of the kids would run into oncoming traffic. So this year I said, security deposit be damned, I was going to put in a fence, concrete, digging and all. Nothing would be worth having one of them be hurt....or

Hanging Hot Air Balloons DIY

noreply@blogger.com (Kathleen Frances) — Sun, 27 May 2012 10:00:00 PDT

Wouldn't these look lovely lit up at night? You can buy paper lanterns at the Oriental Trading Company. Ooo, ooo, ooo or make one BIG one like this 30" diameter lantern. You can also buy smaller sizes and different colors on Amazon. See more pics and the tutorial at The Joyeful Journey. Source: thejoyefuljourney.blogspot.com via Alicia on Pinterest

Polka Dot to Clover Smocking

noreply@blogger.com (Kathleen Frances) — Sun, 27 May 2012 06:57:11 PDT

Isn't this clever?! Would look cute on a little girl's dress. I wonder what other shapes you could combine? Source: zakkainspired.blogspot.com via Amber on Pinterest

Super Bubble Formula....Mwuah Ha Ha!

noreply@blogger.com (Kathleen Frances) — Tue, 29 May 2012 09:19:29 PDT

Yesterday Molly and I spent the day blowing bubbles. Literally the whole day. I felt like a mad scientist mixing and heating brews trying to create a bubble solution that made bubbles we could touch. Like in this video. I followed all the steps to a T but mine never were that strong:( But they were still heftier than your run of the mill bubble. You could bounce two bubbles off each other and

Fabric Travel Highchair Pattern

noreply@blogger.com (Kathleen Frances) — Thu, 24 May 2012 08:14:55 PDT

This fabric highchair is great for stashing in your diaper bag on the go. Get the pattern and tutorial at This Mama Makes Stuff.

Built Ins: Deck Sofa

noreply@blogger.com (Kathleen Frances) — Wed, 23 May 2012 15:20:00 PDT

Don't have a big deck but want a sofa AND a dining set? Try this! Would be great even for a large deck. I'm not sure exactly how it was built but it looks like it might be held by just use a few crossbraces screwed into the posts. Cost and spatially friendly! Source: experienceoutdoorliving.com via April on Pinterest

Cute Cheap Dress: Modcloth

noreply@blogger.com (Kathleen Frances) — Wed, 23 May 2012 12:32:26 PDT

*All Cute Cheap Dress posts feature dresses under $39 but mostly between $20-$30. Not all stories appear on my main page so subscribe to my RSS feed to get all the most recent updates. I was actually going to buy this dress when it was $74.99. Imagine my delight when I saw it was on sale for $36.99! Buy the Beach Club Dress below at Modcloth! Use coupon code: modprom for $10 off orders of

More Beach Cover Up Goodness

noreply@blogger.com (Kathleen Frances) — Tue, 22 May 2012 09:07:43 PDT

My friend Cheila and her friend Diane loved the beach cover up idea I posted about earlier! Using La Vie En Rose's tutorial they made their own! See more pics and commentary at Cheila's blog.

Pallet Project Roundup

noreply@blogger.com (Kathleen Frances) — Mon, 21 May 2012 13:00:01 PDT

Check out this pallet project roundup with over 70 links! Via DIY Crafty Projects.

Tension Rod Playhouse

noreply@blogger.com (Kathleen Frances) — Mon, 21 May 2012 10:00:11 PDT

Isn't this cute for a doorway? Made with simple tension rods in the hallway. Check out the tutorial at ikat bag! By moving the rods around, you can change the shape, making a full flat front facade, a flat roof, or even a peaked roof. See the various different configurations on her blog! Source: apartmenttherapy.com via Kari on Pinterest

Chalkboard Cheese Platter

noreply@blogger.com (Kathleen Frances) — Mon, 21 May 2012 07:33:36 PDT

Cheila, this post is for you! I'd love to have a cheese party and offer, like, 30 different kinds of cheeses, then let guests take their favorites home. Source: witandwhistle.com via NiFerS on Pinterest

Microwave Cart Makeover

noreply@blogger.com (Kathleen Frances) — Thu, 17 May 2012 15:00:03 PDT

Vavava Voom! Take this (above) to this (below)! Start by removing the wheels and installing new wooden furniture feet. Then prime and paint the cart. Next, remove the doors and decoupage the fronts with decorative paper. Cut a new back for the cart from 1/4-inch plywood and decoupage it with coordinating paper. Add new knobs to the doors and reinstall. Via BHG. Source: bhg.com via Ginny

Sailboat Fabric Stencil DIY

noreply@blogger.com (Kathleen Frances) — Thu, 17 May 2012 12:00:05 PDT

I'm always lamenting the lack of classy fabric available to purchase. Why can't J.Crew come out with a fabric line? Oh, and not have it be overpriced. Am I asked too much? Cotton and Curls decided to make her own pretty fabric by stenciling her design. I've tried to silkscreen fabric before with my Yudu but it came out all smudgy. Maybe if I stenciled it I'd get a better result. See full

Hack This: Upholstered Footstool

noreply@blogger.com (Kathleen Frances) — Thu, 17 May 2012 09:23:16 PDT

Take either an IKEA Lack side table or coffee table and make a bench or footstool. If you were making a footstool you could always cut down the legs if it was too high. Right now, the green side table is only $7.99. Would look great matched with a green colored Amy Butler fabric. Depending on what you have on hand and what kind of fabric you want to use this project can be anywhere from

Simple but Lovely

noreply@blogger.com (Kathleen Frances) — Wed, 16 May 2012 12:00:03 PDT

So simple but so lovely. Via Swellmayde. Source: swellmayde.com via Karina on Pinterest

Spray Tan Back Tattoo

noreply@blogger.com (Kathleen Frances) — Wed, 16 May 2012 09:00:03 PDT

With summer fast approaching I've been thinking about tans lately. I've never, not once, ever had an artificial tan. Not on a tanning bed, not with a spray. But I think I'm going to pop my tanning cherry this year and try a professional spray. Something glowly but not brown. Anyone whose done it before have any good advice? As a side note, take a look at this spray tan tattoo. Pretty neat. Would

Sequin Wedding Cakes. Yes, Please.

noreply@blogger.com (Kathleen Frances) — Wed, 16 May 2012 06:00:07 PDT

Check out these sequin (but totally edible) cakes. via Brides Via United with Love Via Cake Art Studio Via the Caketress The Flirty Blog

Outdoor Movies & My Local Dream Home

noreply@blogger.com (Kathleen Frances) — Tue, 15 May 2012 13:43:23 PDT

Poor me:P I have a thumbnail of a yard. I never really desired to live in the country but now that I'm getting older I find myself longing for a large piece of land. In my dream yard I have enough room for a pool for the kids, a dining set for eating al fresco, an outdoor L-shaped sofa to relax on, a playset for the kids, a jacuzzi for soothing my tired body and a place for outdoor movies in the

Hanger Chandeliers

noreply@blogger.com (Kathleen Frances) — Tue, 15 May 2012 09:00:00 PDT

Checka Checka this out! If you didn't like the hooks you could always unscrew them out. What is that metal ring? I know I've seen it before. I bet embroidery hoops or wreath frames would also work. Via Organelle Design. Source: apartmentsilike.files.wordpress.com via English on Pinterest

Paint Chip Wall Art Mosaic How To

noreply@blogger.com (Kathleen Frances) — Tue, 15 May 2012 06:22:36 PDT

Image Amber Interiors. Now, I don't have the time to do this project myself. But I'm pretty sure that following these steps you could make one of these for yourself. Here's my how-to. I'm using Photoshop. But if you don't have Photoshop you can also use Photoshop Express to create a pixelated image. It's free here. Just click "get started". Then "upload photo" Below is an image I

PVC Party Tent

noreply@blogger.com (Kathleen Frances) — Mon, 14 May 2012 13:00:03 PDT

I bet you could make this with PVC pipes. Girls would just eat this up! Via Kara's Party Ideas. Source: karaspartyideas.com via Kathleen on Pinterest

Small Spaces: Suspended Tree Table/ Pulley Table

noreply@blogger.com (Kathleen Frances) — Mon, 14 May 2012 10:00:00 PDT

Source: greenweddingshoes.com via Beth on Pinterest Okay I know this might be a lofty idea but wouldn't this be even cooler if this could be raised and lowered with a pulley system and crank? Would be impressive to guests. What if you had a small apartment and had a pulley table? Even a small backyard with a tree. Here an instructable to build a pulley system to raise a train display. I think

Mad Men Sunken Living Space: Comeback?

noreply@blogger.com (Kathleen Frances) — Mon, 14 May 2012 07:10:33 PDT

Who else is in love with the Draper's sunken living room in their New York apartment? Why don't builders make living rooms like this anymore? Would be great for small apartments. Really separates the living space without walls and makes the above living feel more spacious (no waist level furniture) as well as the below (higher ceilings). But there's just no way I'd pull off that white carpet. No.