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Danielle’s Journey from Chaos to Order: Help Wanted!!!

Danielle Peters — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 21:00:04 +0000

I'm a true believer that chaos breeds chaos. When my boys start fighting in the playroom, the first thing I do is make them pick up. As the mess on the floor disappears, the whole vibe of the room changes. It is like hitting the reset button, and soon, they are all back to playing nicely. Our office needs a reset. And I need your help.

let’s organize…

Editor — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 07:05:40 +0000

yes, a little organizing over here at FancyLittleThings.com we’ll spend the next few weeks sharing tips, tricks, some of our home photos, some ideas, some encouragement. will you join us? via what do you want to know? what do you need help with? we have lots of ideas but always are inspired by YOU! do you have any tips or tricks to get organized? leave us a comment and we might just feature you on an upcoming post! ... stay tunes, we're closing our blog down ...

Decor Deals Online

Heidi Milton — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 21:39:44 +0000

So after telling you last week how much I shopped sales and thrift stores (which I do!), I thought I’d also let you in on some great online decor deals that are out there. The first site I came across that offered “flash” sales (short-lived sales, limited quantities of select pieces) was One Kings Lane. This site caught my eye and my interest, because it was founded by two women with incredible radars for stylish decor. Each sale is delivered to my ...

Have a New Marriage by Valentine’s Day: {Guest Post} Just One Step…

Guest — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 21:00:08 +0000

Happy Valentine's Day! Want a healthier marriage in just one step? Our guest blogger, Sarah from "Life on Walnut Street" is with us today with an important message for every marriage!

healthy habits

Mindy Frazer — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 14:00:10 +0000

So the big question for me in the past month has been…what happens when crisis hits? In January, after what felt like 4 or 5 months of leveling-out, breathing deeply through a few improvements, some real settling-in, and a refreshing break from the chaos brought on by the previous year of my life, things…imploded a little bit. As with any other mild crisis point in my life… I needed a sanctuary. Somewhere I could rest and focus. In the past, I have found ...

Budget Friendly Decorating

Heidi Milton — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 13:28:37 +0000

If you’re like me, you spend waaayyy too much time poring over shelter mags, surfing your favorite decor blogs, and pinning away on Pinterest. All in the name of inspiration for your home’s spaces. And if you’re like me, many of those beautiful inspiration images run afoul of my budgetary constraints. My financial reality for decorating and redecorating my home means that my budget may be $150 instead of $1500 or $15,000 to redo a room. Slipcovers instead of reupholstry. Overstock instead of ...

Have a New Marriage By Valentine’s Day: Take Back Valentine’s Day

Danielle Peters — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 22:06:52 +0000

What is Valentine's Day all about? Do you know? Something cooked up in the marketing departments of Hallmark, Hershey's and FTD? Something about a Saint Valentine and a chubby little, winged baby with love-spreading arrows? What exactly are we celebrating anyways?

it’s not too late to have a Valentine’s Party!

Editor — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 23:28:05 +0000

have your kids been invited to a Valentine's party yet? if not already, they probably won't be. it's a bummer, isn't it? it makes me sad. so, LET'S DO SOMETHING ABOUT IT!!!!

“Practice what you preach”

Ruth Brunson — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 04:59:41 +0000

I’m back to the blog! After having my first baby and transitioning back into my new “normal” life, I’m ready to pass along more and hopefully even better fitness advice. A little bit about what I’m experiencing…. Now, that my son (Maximus) has turned three months, things are beginning to settle into a manageable routine. Monday through Friday I have to get up at 5 am to get off to work. I finish work at 2:20 and have to be home ...

Collections: Clutter or Decor?

Heidi Milton — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 21:32:24 +0000

Source: dearinspirationblog.blogspot.com via Heidi on Pinterest I’ve been thinking a lot about this quote in relation to collections. I get swept up in “de-cluttering” a few times a year and can sometimes be ruthless in my purging. In fact, I often use William Morris’s words as my litmus test on what to keep and what to toss. My collections, however? Off limits. Rules don’t apply. They are sacred, precious, treasured. Beautiful? To me, but maybe not to some. Useful? Um, not particularly, ...

Have a New Marriage By Valentine’s Day: Bag the Nag

Danielle Peters — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 21:00:02 +0000

"I don't nag." Are you thinking that right now? Well, I don't believe you. First of all, nagging can only be diagnosed by the receiver, so you are unqualified to determine whether you are a nag or not. Go ask your spouse. Chances are if you are a wife, you have nagged. Why? Come read more...

add some “LOVE” to your bed! {a knockoff}

Editor — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 23:37:26 +0000

hi friends! i'm back with a sweet & "LOVE"ly project for your bed! my friend bev from Flamingo Toes and i got together with her fancy-dancy silhouette machine & made this project {keep reading if you don't have this machine - there is another way to make these!!}: