tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1186246677809463999Tue, 21 May 2013 04:16:41 +0000gift ideasAlpha OneCandice OlsenHouzz Ideabookstoilethriftingmy styleDIYslipcoversantiquesshoppingcurbside findsFrugal OCDthanksgivingstorageguest postbirdsartprojectshome officeentry hallrelaxetsyprojects DIYFan Favoritefavorite thingsdecorating dilemmasfabricBlogging BuddiestipsfamilyrepurposingRate My Spacemy blogRenting RocksNestKeepingdrawingsrecipesfeaturedSilhouetteSponsorpainthalloweenthis i lovebuttonsprintablesword of the yearTVproduct reviewsHGTVhomes as havenstag salesmini-tutorialChristmasPinterestmood boardshome improvementCountry Living Blog AwardsideasdetailsFriendly Homes Fridayfurnitureblissfully domesticChristmas stockingsdishestutorialsautumnholidayscolorhouse tourseasonsBlog ConferencesinterviewsSYTYCDFrugal Round-upironstoneflowersprojectfurniture rehabbathroombloggingcoffee tablescleaningmovingpendantsStudio 5design consultationsunpluggedvintageMonthly Recapmattress tickingrugscrock pottable settingsorganizingBrimfieldlinky loveinspirationpresslinky partydecoratingcreativityluxe for lessthe hubbyIKEAimportant stuffbirthdaysjust for funThankful ThursdayInspire-me Tuesdaybehind the scenesValentine'se-designhouse maintenanceCreative Home Magazinewhat we worestagingNew Yearskiddoshelp meglitterfriendspapermirrorsbook reviewsParade of Homesthe hubbymeSaturday QuestionscatalogsphotographytraditionsInstagramFrugal FridayskitchenHonorsmudroomcraftstreasuresremodellingfor salecontact infohouse maintenanceHouse Beautifulgiveawaygiveaway winnerstwitterbuilt-insTerrific Homes Tuesdaycottage styleWhat I'm Wednesdaysliving roomcollectionsentertainingpillowslaundry roomcanopy bedsbedrooms{Decorating and Creativity for Real Life}http://shabbynest.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (Wendy @ The Shabby Nest)Blogger1100125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1186246677809463999.post-6924746245931024121Fri, 17 May 2013 02:00:00 +00002013-05-16T22:00:01.478-04:00Frugal Fridayslinky partyFrugal Round-upWelcome to this week's Frugal Friday! It's been a lovely week here in the Wasatch Front!  Warm temperatures, balmy breezes and all of the sudden...leaves on the trees!  It's like magic the way the trees go from pink and white blossoms to glorious green overnight!  I'm loving it! For today's Frugal Round-up, I'm sharing some fun projects that remind me of summer... First up, a sneak-peek http://shabbynest.blogspot.com/2013/05/frugal-friday_16.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Wendy @ The Shabby Nest)25tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1186246677809463999.post-5706358549457584087Wed, 15 May 2013 06:00:00 +00002013-05-15T09:47:39.010-04:00InstagramWhat I'm WednesdaysThis week for What I'm...Wednesday, I thought it would be fun to share a few of the things I've been Instagramming lately! I must admit, I was late to the Instagram game.  I finally downloaded the app, and got going during SNAP! this year.  I must admit, now I am *slightly* obsessed with it!  It's such a fun way to share the little things that go on during the day. Some fun finds at Target http://shabbynest.blogspot.com/2013/05/what-im-instagramming-wednesday.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Wendy @ The Shabby Nest)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1186246677809463999.post-2162360311670477791Tue, 14 May 2013 18:10:00 +00002013-05-14T14:39:50.785-04:00Parade of HomesdecoratingI mentioned in my Terrific Homes Tuesday post a couple of weeks ago, that I am helping some friends of mine design their new home.  The home is getting closer to completion, so we are now in overdrive trying to get the rooms put together.  Although my friends have a healthy budget for furnishings, when you are trying to decorate an entire home, frugality is essential! Luckily, my friend is http://shabbynest.blogspot.com/2013/05/terrific-homes-tuesday-update.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Wendy @ The Shabby Nest)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1186246677809463999.post-1549528556439972179Sun, 12 May 2013 05:45:00 +00002013-05-12T01:45:25.571-04:00familyholidays Without a doubt, these four are my greatest accomplishments, my greatest blessings, my happiest thoughts. They make me want to be my best and try my hardest. They are my last thoughts before I fall asleep, and my first thoughts when I wake. I will forever be grateful for my beautiful children.       And I will forever be grateful for my own wonderful mother. For her dedication, her http://shabbynest.blogspot.com/2013/05/happy-mothers-day.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Wendy @ The Shabby Nest)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1186246677809463999.post-228153774809706257Fri, 10 May 2013 05:20:00 +00002013-05-10T01:20:24.287-04:00Frugal Fridayslinky partyFrugal Round-upWelcome to this week's edition of Frugal Friday! This week was filled with family craziness, so I only have a couple of features for my Frugal Round-up, but they are both super fun! First, I'm loving, loving, loving this home office reveal from The Blissful Bee.  Simply perfect! Read more after the break... And this kitchen reveal from Design Megillah is beautiful!   The two-tone cabinetshttp://shabbynest.blogspot.com/2013/05/frugal-friday_10.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Wendy @ The Shabby Nest)32tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1186246677809463999.post-5486176568524320117Tue, 07 May 2013 07:00:00 +00002013-05-10T01:21:05.150-04:00decoratingTerrific Homes Tuesday Welcome to Terrific Homes Tuesday!  Today I'm excited to share with you the bright and cheery home of Mary from Mary Organizes.  Enjoy!!     Hi! My name is Mary Johanson and I blog over at Mary Organizes. My family lives in Northwest Arkansas. We have lived here for almost 10 years and love it. It is such an amazing family-friendly community, which is important to me as a mother of four http://shabbynest.blogspot.com/2013/05/terrific-homes-tuesday-mary-organizes.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Wendy @ The Shabby Nest)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1186246677809463999.post-7722824598118039109Fri, 03 May 2013 02:00:00 +00002013-05-02T22:00:02.805-04:00Frugal Fridayslinky partyFrugal Round-upWelcome to this week's edition of Frugal Friday! So glad you're here! I have some really great posts to share for this week's Frugal Round-up.. I am completely crushing on this little girls' room reveal shared by A Little of This, A Little of That.  The colors are AMAZING!  The patterns are fresh and pretty.  Read more after the break... Lacquer and Linen shared a flamingo-inspired http://shabbynest.blogspot.com/2013/05/frugal-friday.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Wendy @ The Shabby Nest)28tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1186246677809463999.post-4759500659492869799Tue, 30 Apr 2013 21:03:00 +00002013-04-30T17:03:34.368-04:00projectsdecoratingI mentioned a while back that I am working on an entry hall update.  And then I dropped the subject.   Now I realize that you are all probably NOT sitting on pins and needles waiting for a big reveal.  BUT, I wanted to share a few sneak peeks with you today anyway... I'm actually really excited about the transformation taking place in the entry.  And here is one of the reasons why... Can http://shabbynest.blogspot.com/2013/04/what-im-wednesday-what-im-working-on-in.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Wendy @ The Shabby Nest)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1186246677809463999.post-7900251418110598640Mon, 29 Apr 2013 23:56:00 +00002013-04-29T23:57:07.429-04:00design consultationsdecoratinge-designYou may recall a couple of weeks ago, that I announced my plan for a new series on the blog called Terrific Homes Tuesday.  Well, I got a wonderful response!  But I'm still in the middle of organizing the series, so for today, I thought I'd share the under-construction home that I am going to help decorate for some friends of mine. I shared this photo of the home's exterior on Instagram a few http://shabbynest.blogspot.com/2013/04/terrific-homes-tuesday-design-project.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Wendy @ The Shabby Nest)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1186246677809463999.post-6307880633895543736Fri, 26 Apr 2013 02:00:00 +00002013-04-29T23:56:41.223-04:00Frugal Fridayslinky partyFrugal Round-upWelcome to this week's edition of Frugal Friday! Spring seems to  have finally arrived here in Utah.  If you follow me on Instagram, you may have seen the beautiful spring blossoms I photographed today.  They were stunning!  All I can say is "it's about time!"  Ha! But let's get down to business, shall we? I've got some fun things to share for this week's  Frugal Round-up. First, I'm loving http://shabbynest.blogspot.com/2013/04/frugal-friday_25.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Wendy @ The Shabby Nest)37tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1186246677809463999.post-7612749709377471739Wed, 24 Apr 2013 06:09:00 +00002013-04-24T02:09:52.120-04:00just for funWhat I'm WednesdaysmeI had a fun idea... I thought it would be a blast to share a little bit about myself on Wednesdays.  I'm going to call them "What I'm.." Wednesdays.  I'll be sharing things like "What I'm Wearing",  "What I'm Loving",  "What I'm Reading", "What I'm Working On" and so forth. Today I decided to share "What I'm Loving" right now.  I want to preface this post by saying that it is not compensated.http://shabbynest.blogspot.com/2013/04/what-im-wednesday.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Wendy @ The Shabby Nest)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1186246677809463999.post-8994774710088405618Tue, 23 Apr 2013 06:36:00 +00002013-04-23T02:36:06.486-04:00Blogging BuddiesBlog ConferencesbloggingAs I was thinking about what I wanted to share with you all in my recap of this year's SNAP Conference, my mind wandered back through all the great times I had and informative classes I attended at this year's conference. I learned a lot about many different aspects of the world of blogging from SEO to Pinterest to Instagram to How to throw a Fabulous Party. I enjoyed great food, got http://shabbynest.blogspot.com/2013/04/snap-recap-and-blessings-of-blogging.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Wendy @ The Shabby Nest)3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1186246677809463999.post-2096469848182012329Fri, 19 Apr 2013 02:00:00 +00002013-04-18T22:00:01.351-04:00Frugal Fridayslinky partyFrugal Round-upWelcome to this week's edition of Frugal Friday! I'm enjoying my time at SNAP! this week, but I still found the time to look through the great posts from last week.  Here are a few of my favorites for this week's Frugal Round-up... First up, check out this faux subway tile backsplash shared by Sweet Parrish Place.  It took some patience and dedication, but I'm sure you'll agree that the end http://shabbynest.blogspot.com/2013/04/frugal-friday_18.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Wendy @ The Shabby Nest)39tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1186246677809463999.post-3086711326654072002Thu, 18 Apr 2013 13:00:00 +00002013-04-18T09:00:09.256-04:00Blogging BuddiesbloggingI'm so excited to be attending SNAP! this week!  I had such a great time last year.  You can read all about it here. Me with my friends Mandi, Stacy and Michelle This year, I'll be catching up with old friends, learning lots of new bloggy information, and soaking up all the inspiration! I promise to share all the fun details next week. In the mean time, I wanted to thank you all for http://shabbynest.blogspot.com/2013/04/im-at-snap_18.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Wendy @ The Shabby Nest)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1186246677809463999.post-6927116951575916326Tue, 16 Apr 2013 05:50:00 +00002013-04-16T01:50:12.813-04:00decoratingbloggingBack in the early days of my blog, I did a series of posts where I shared the homes of some of my friends and family.  It was a lot of fun to share the decorating ideas of others. Which got me to thinking.  I'd love to do a series like that again.  Only this time, I thought it would be fun to share the wonderful decorating ideas of my readers!  I'm going to call the series "Terrific Homes http://shabbynest.blogspot.com/2013/04/terrific-homes-tuesday.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Wendy @ The Shabby Nest)6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1186246677809463999.post-2753645468580763699Fri, 12 Apr 2013 02:00:00 +00002013-04-11T22:00:00.667-04:00Frugal Fridayslinky partyFrugal Round-upWelcome to this week's edition of Frugal Friday! I have some really fun posts from last week's party to share for my Frugal Round-up this week, so let's dive right in! First up, I was smitten with this kitchen makeover shared by Moving Forward.  I mean, check out that pendant light!  Wow. Read more after the break... And I adore this beautiful yard sale chair makeover shared by House http://shabbynest.blogspot.com/2013/04/frugal-friday_11.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Wendy @ The Shabby Nest)25tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1186246677809463999.post-2306838070617483199Thu, 11 Apr 2013 06:10:00 +00002013-04-11T11:41:35.471-04:00bloggingTV I was honored to be chosen as KSL Television's Blog of the Week this week. Yesterday, I was interviewed on the noon show on KSL (a local Utah television station).  It was a lot of fun to talk about my blog and what it means to me. Photo from KSL.com Read more after the break... If you didn't catch the segment - and I'm guessing a lot of you didn't since you're not all from Utah (ha!) - http://shabbynest.blogspot.com/2013/04/the-shabby-nest-is-ksls-blog-of-week.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Wendy @ The Shabby Nest)5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1186246677809463999.post-4508575209071896702Tue, 09 Apr 2013 04:47:00 +00002013-04-09T00:47:09.710-04:00mini-tutorialideasBlog ConferencestipsbloggingSNAP! is coming up next week.   I just love blog conferences!!  And one of my favorite parts about attending a blog conference is getting to meet and network with fellow bloggers.  One of the most important parts of networking is having a business card that reflects the look and feel of your blog.  It's how you introduce yourself, and having it look just right is key.  It's call branding, y'all.http://shabbynest.blogspot.com/2013/04/how-i-made-my-own-business-cards_9.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Wendy @ The Shabby Nest)6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1186246677809463999.post-777925125024404122Mon, 08 Apr 2013 03:59:00 +00002013-04-07T23:59:00.166-04:00design consultationse-designI am happy to announce that I will be offering E-Design services again.  I have been on hiatus for the past few months, but I have really missed doing design consultations for my readers, so I decided it was high time I started offering them again. I am one of those people who is lucky enough to do what I love every single day.  I work as an interior designer for a home builder here in Utah.http://shabbynest.blogspot.com/2013/04/design-consultations.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Wendy @ The Shabby Nest)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1186246677809463999.post-8439133415230672599Fri, 05 Apr 2013 02:00:00 +00002013-04-04T22:46:11.684-04:00Frugal Fridayslinky partyFrugal Round-upWelcome to this week's edition of Frugal Friday! It's really starting to feel like spring around these parts!  And it has me in the mood for some pretty décor!  So for this week's Frugal Round-up, here are a few of the pretty-décor-posts that inspired me from last week's party. First up, I love this mirror redo from Kammy's Korner using recycled fencing.  Such a great idea and so pretty! http://shabbynest.blogspot.com/2013/04/frugal-friday.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Wendy @ The Shabby Nest)27tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1186246677809463999.post-2202798468016407549Wed, 03 Apr 2013 04:50:00 +00002013-04-03T00:50:49.800-04:00giveaway winners Happy Wednesday!!   I wanted to wish a big CONGRATULATIONS to Simply Reinvented who won the $40 gift card from Something About Silver!   Please drop me an email and we'll get you set up with your prize!! And in other news...We're still working diligently on our entry hall!  I hope to have a reveal for you all by next week.  xoxo Wendy     http://shabbynest.blogspot.com/2013/04/something-about-silver-giveaway-winner.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Wendy @ The Shabby Nest)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1186246677809463999.post-8727275602852631507Mon, 01 Apr 2013 05:04:00 +00002013-04-01T01:04:27.720-04:00kiddoscollectionstraditionsMy youngest likes to collect rocks. Perhaps you recall seeing this little jar of stones that sits in our kitchen.   He routinely brings home new rocks to add to his ever-growing collection.  His criteria is simple: they need to be "cool". Read more after the break... His new favorite types of rocks to  bring home are heart rocks and wishing stones. He hauled home this heart rock a fewhttp://shabbynest.blogspot.com/2013/04/heart-rocks-and-wishing-stones_1.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Wendy @ The Shabby Nest)3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1186246677809463999.post-5577767730115517710Fri, 29 Mar 2013 02:00:00 +00002013-03-28T22:00:03.594-04:00Frugal Fridayslinky partyFrugal Round-upWelcome to this week's edition of Frugal Friday! I can't believe it's the end of March already!  And Easter is here this weekend.  Spring has finally arrived.  (Well, it's felt that way around these parts for the last couple of days anyway.) So I was feeling a bit springy this week, and this cute and clever butterfly wreath posted by Craftiments, really caught my eye.  So I'm letting it lead http://shabbynest.blogspot.com/2013/03/frugal-friday_28.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Wendy @ The Shabby Nest)29tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1186246677809463999.post-4672647957770819815Thu, 28 Mar 2013 03:27:00 +00002013-03-27T23:27:09.183-04:00DIYdecorating dilemmasentry hallToday, I thought I'd share a little teaser to prove that we are, indeed, working on our entry hall as I mentioned in this post.  Here's what it looks like right now, more or less.  It's been tweaked a bit since this photo was taken, but not significantly. Never fear!  I am leaving the accent wall I worked so hard on  (and shared on the Nate Berkus Show).  It's just that the space was lookinghttp://shabbynest.blogspot.com/2013/03/working-on-entry-hall.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Wendy @ The Shabby Nest)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1186246677809463999.post-3278180852743038671Sun, 24 Mar 2013 19:47:00 +00002013-03-24T15:49:25.026-04:00projectsDIYTVIKEAI had the chance to be on Studio 5 last Thursday and to share a fun project for their IKEA +10 series.  The idea behind the series is to take an IKEA item, add only $10 in additional supplies, and repurpose it into an item with a completely different use. For my item, I chose to use an IKEA Ordning silverware caddy.  And I decided to turn it into an industrial style light pendant.  The project http://shabbynest.blogspot.com/2013/03/how-to-make-your-own-industrial-style.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Wendy @ The Shabby Nest)10