tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-55005725484047618542019-09-21T07:36:16.238-04:00Thanks for stopping by! My name is LeAnn and I post DIY craft projects, sewing tutorials, recipes, and party and interior design ideas as I work to update our modest homestead. I hope to inspire you with your own projects!Mathewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10456466359729731658noreply@blogger.comBlogger235125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5500572548404761854.post-73285612156709691922019-09-17T20:37:00.000-04:002019-09-21T00:40:15.051-04:00

For Christmas this past year I decided to make the girls a tent. Claire had seen a little fold up tent at Target she wanted but since we have already been there, done that and it broke like a week later, I decided to make the girls something that would last a little longer. I saw the A-frame tents all over Pinterest that have the fabric draped over the middle but I couldn't find plans for

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Ah, Disney World. Who doesn’t want to spend a little time at one of the most magical places on earth? Unfortunately, magic doesn’t come without cost. Visiting any of Disney World’s parks, let alone all of them, is not cheap. That said, you don’t have to break the bank to head down to Disney. You can start setting up your budget by asking yourself three foundational questions: When are we

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I've been meaning to write about our trip to Waco FOREVER now but time got away from me. Better late then never right?! Any who--this past January I had the amazing opportunity to go with my friend Rachel on a fun filled weekend trip to Magnolia Market. No kids, no laundry, no dishes, just a couple girls with big suitcases on a mission to find all the treasures, eat all the food, drink all the

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Summer is here, and with it comes all of its perks: lazy pool days, late nights, BBQs with friends, farmers markets, and tons of fresh fruits and veggies to name a few. My family and I live in South Carolina and are blessed with lots of outdoor markets in the summer, which we usually check out on Saturdays. Plus walking is a good form of exercise especially if you're planning to eat yummy

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Spring is here and it's time to pull out all those light and airy spring recipes. Although I'm a chocolate lover at heart sometimes it's nice to breakaway from the mold and make something a little different. Not only is this lemon curd delicious it's so easy to make and can be used for a variety of different things.  I love adding it to mini tart shells topped with fresh berries for an

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The holidays are fast approaching and we are excited to host friends and family for a Thanksgiving feast! Since this is a special occasion I love to go all out and set a pretty table. Layering some fresh greenery and fall fruit on top of a paper table runner keeps things simple and classy. I found these fairy tale pumpkins at a local grocery store and they will usually last the entire

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If you follow me on Instagram you may have noticed my love for baking in a cast iron skillet. It has made everything I've baked in it so much better. From pizza to corn bread to the best yet- apple pie! I tweaked my go-to apple pie recipe and baked it in this skillet instead of a pie dish. I think it's because cast iron gets really hot-it made the crust brown and crispy and the filling thick

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Hello! Today I'm sharing this super delicious scone recipe with you. I've made scones several times in the past with berries or chocolate chips but since we have a lot of lemon lovers in our family I decided to switch it up a bit. I made these for a ladies brunch I hosted last year and they were a big hit! Plus I love recipes you can make ahead of time to make the morning go more smoothly.

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I love to change up decorations around the house for the seasons. I usually don't do a ton for spring and summer but fall is by far my favorite. So naturally, it gets special attention. Fall even comes before Christmas but please don't tell my kids that. One of my favorite ways to switch things up is with chalkboards. I have several that I've collected over the years and I move

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Finally getting around to sharing this yummy cupcake recipe with you. I made these for the kids lemonade stand we did over the summer. These cupcakes are delicious and so easy to make! You can pair the cupcakes with any frosting you want but this lemon buttercream is perfect for summer. This cream cheese frosting is another one of my favorites. For the cupcakes: Ingredients 2 1/4

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As promised, here is the delicious lemonade recipe I mentioned in THIS post. I had great intentions of posting it much sooner but time got away from me. The kids went back to school yesterday so my little sidekick is following me around. She misses her playmates! We went ahead and enrolled the kids in the school they will be zoned for once we move into our new house (will that ever happen??)

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School's out and you may be thinking of ways to fill the kids extra free time. A lemonade stand is a great way to keep them busy while teaching them valuable life lessons and maybe even earn a little money while they're at it. Plus, who doesn't love cold lemonade on a hot day, especially if cute kids are selling it? Let the kids do the work with your guidance of course. Listed below are a

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I've been meaning to share this little desk makeover for a while but am just now getting around to it! We switched the girls bedrooms around several months ago so my oldest could have her own room. As much as I wanted to keep the baby in her crib (not really a baby anymore at two and a half) she was ready for a big girl bed and my oldest was ready for her own space

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Hello all. I hope everyone had a fantastic long weekend! My husband was very sweet and held down the fort at home so I could go out of town for a girls weekend trip. We went whitewater rafting which was so fun! We laughed so hard we cried. Then we pretty much spent the rest of the trip eating our way through all the amazing restaurants and coffee shops in my sister's adorable town. 

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Today I'm sharing with you the most delicious quiche recipe! It's so easy to throw together and can be served hot or cold which makes it the perfect make-ahead dish for your next party. I made it for a  ladies brunch a few months ago. I've tried several quiche recipes in the past and this one is by far my favorite.   I put crispy bacon and shredded cheddar cheese in

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Since the kids are back in school, it's the perfect time to take in a little "me time" between housework, working, volunteering or whatever it is that you find yourself doing these days. Why not get a few friends together and host a ladies brunch!? Brunch is one of my favorite meals to host! First of all it sounds so much fancier than breakfast or lunch and it's later in the morning which gives

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Furniture is a necessity for every home. It's what makes a room comfortable and inviting and lets you express your style and personality through the style of furnishings you choose. But good quality furniture can be expensive. Between my five year old using the furniture as her personal gymnastics equipment and my two year old expressing her artistic abilities (sharpie style) on the sofa my

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Looking for the perfect appetizer to make for your next party? Look no further! This recipe is delicious and always gets rave reviews! And the best part is it's quick and easy to make. I made this for my sister's baby shower a few weeks ago. It's a little more fancy than your average cheese ball and looks great on a pretty platter! Cranberry and Pecan Brie En Croute Ingredients: 1 sheet

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Hello there! Busy as usual over here but I just wanted to pop in and share some pictures of Claire's 8th birthday party. We decided on the bake shoppe theme a few weeks before the big day. I thought cake decorating would be a pretty easy activity to execute and fairly budget friendly since I already had a lot of the cake decorating supplies on hand.  Making 24 cups of frosting was a bit time

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Hello! How crazy is it that it's spring?! Didn't we just clean up Christmas? It's been so busy lately I haven't had much time for blogging but I have been wanting to share with you this darling circus party that my sister put together for my niece Ava's second birthday. All the little  details are adorable! Friends and family drove in from all over to celebrate! Aren't these

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My baby girl turned one last week. I can't believe how fast time flies. She's such a little blessing and we are so glad to have this sweet baby girl in our lives!  I hope you all had a Merry Christmas and wish you the best for 2015!

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I just wanted to pop in today and wish you a Merry Christmas! These photos of the girls were taken a few weeks ago by Brittney Naylor Photography. She did such a great job! Here are a few photos of our Christmas decorations. I had intentions of taking more photos of everything and giving it a complete post but time got away from me. My kids are reminding me to

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I hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving! It's been awhile since I've had time to post anything but I wanted to pop in today to share a few pictures from our Thanksgiving.  We had a progressive dinner this year and it was so fun! We started out with appetizers at my house around lunch time. The weather was really nice that day so the kids had a great time playing outside while the

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My baby girl turned 7 last month. I can hardly believe how fast the time flies. Wasn't it just yesterday she was dancing at her ballerina party? She loves to do crafts and especially paint so this year I decided to throw her an art party. I had so much fun planning this for her! For budget friendly invitations I used paint chips from Home Depot and attached them with colorful brads from

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Summer is in full swing around here and that means lots of fun summer time get-togethers! And what do you need when people get together? Yummy food of course! This is one of my favorite dishes to make for parties. It's super easy and delicious! Sometimes I just make it as a snack for myself and the girls. It's really very versatile as you can make the salsa with any fruit you want. Fruit

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