An "Old Stool" makeover.

Like my play on words? Old school, old stool? I know I am a total dork. I found this diamond in the ruff at Goodwill for $2. I used leftover paint I had around the house. I used the two colors for an aged look. Now Deacon is able to reach the sink without standing on the toilet. 

Monogramed Tea Towels

I got the tea towels from The Dollar Tree, so it ended up being a fairly inexpensive project. I think they make a wonderful personalized gift. I could see them in a gift basket for a wedding. I made these for my mother in law's birthday. I kept the ugly one for my oven door.

Nesting Wreath

Here is what you will need: twine wrapped into a nest, a cute little birdie, two wreaths, sateen fabric, ribbon, scissors, and a glue gun

Wedge the two wreaths together.

Cut sateen fabric into a strip and fray the edges.

Glue on nest.

Then glue on cute little birdie.

Tie fabric strip into a bow and glue next to the nest.

Make a loop with the ribbon and glue on the back of the wreath for hanging.

Here is what your bird and nest should look like.

It turned out so cute I kind of want to hang it back in the house.

I purchased every item at the thrift store, so this project cost me only a few dollars. I am linking up with The Shabby Nest and Handy Man, Crafty Woman. Check out all the other amazing crafts. Happy crafting!

What I Wore Striped Edition

Well, last week I posted with tons of other women via The Pleated Poppy. In an attempt to get out of sweats women are posting outfits from the week to inspire each other and feel good about themselves. I always look forward to Wednesday, I love drooling over the cute clothes. What can I say I am a girly girl. 

Last week my picture was pretty pathetic, so I stepped it up this week. Thank you to my wonderful husband who was my photographer. And once again my camera should be fixed soon so excuse the poor iPhone quality pictures.

Thrifed top, necklace from a shop in San Francisco, Abercrombie jeans, Old Navy sandals. Thank you Deacon for taking Mom's picture!

Jean jacket AE (older than the dickens. Yea I said dickens, like 9 years!) top Anthro via Ebay, pants Anthro, boots Target.

Top Anthro, cropped jeans local consignment store, espedrilles Old Navy sale (LOVE).

Top and shrug Old Navy sale,  cropped jeans local consignment store, flats Macys, necklace gift from Hubby (Lisa Leonard).

Coat thrifted, shirt Old Navy sale, jeans Abercrombie, rain boots Ebay, necklace made by ME (check out my Anthropologie inspired necklace tutorial) sunglasses ? (old), purse gift from Hubby.  

I like stripes can you tell? Have a great day, thank you for looking! Check out the other ladies, link below.
thepleatedpoppy.com/blog

Anthropologie Inspired Necklace Tutorial

I got this idea from littlemissmomma.blogspot.com. If you LOVE blogs like I do you got to check out this one. She is as cute as a button and has some really cute ideas too. BTW my camera is in for repair so I have to use my iPhone, so please forgive the poor picture quality.

Here is what you will need, felt, cotton (tee shirt) fabric, glue gun and glue, chain and scissors.

Cut out 5 round pieces out of felt. They do not need to be perfect either.

Then stack the fabric and cut like a million rounds the same size as your felt rounds.

Put a drop of glue in the center of your round and pinch like this.

Do about a million. And I am totally addicted to Hansen's cherry vanilla soda, so YUM.

Then glue your pinched rounds on your felt round till it looks like this.

Line them up on your felt like this.

Start by glueing the middle one the when you get to the last one glue on the chain.  The chain should be glued between the felt and your flower.

Then cut around your flowers. And the back should look like this.

Wha La! Whatcha think? I am in love!

Memorial weekend. Giving back.

Happy Memorial Day! I am beyond grateful for those who serve our county so I can be free. Free to even write this blog post. I am thankful for all the sacrifices our soldiers make for our freedom.

If you wonder what you can do to help serve them. Let me tell you about Soldiers Angels. A friend of mine told me about this and I immediately wanted to sign up. It is a commitment to adopt a soldier and send one letter a week and at least one care package a month till their term is up. Our soldiers name is Irene and it has been our pleasure to send her letters, drawings, cards and goodies. It is really the least we can do to give back and serve the ones who serve us. Have a wonderful weekend!

www.soldiersangels.org

My favorite NOT drug store beauty items

I wear this every day. It is so light and gives just the perfect touch of moisture and it is one of very few skin care items that does not break me out. And it has an SPF and antioxidants, doesn't get much better than that girls! It lasts forever for the price too by the way.

I have been using Bare Minerals for almost 9 years. LOVE it and cant live with out it!

Wow comes to mind when I think of Wen hair care. It is a big splurge for me but it has transformed my color damaged hair. If you splurge on one item make it Wen!

I love the Body Shop body butters ALL of them!

I really favor this cleanser by Bare Minerals. It leaves my skin cleansed and not the least bit dry.

This is really fun. It is Clinique's Almost Lipstick in Black Honey. I am not confident enough to wear lip stick but I love how it looks on other women. This is the perfect compromise for me, it feels like a cross between gloss and lip stick. It comes in a universally flattering color. It is just beautiful and I feel confident when I wear it.

That wraps it up. What are your favorite beauty items?