Mirror Mirror on the Wall

Ever since I saw Mandi's Great Wall of Mirrors almost 2 years ago, I knew I wanted to do something like it someday.  Well, someday has come!   I started collecting mirrors here and there, but a few weeks ago had a great thrifting day where I found several of the final larger pieces that I needed to pull it all together.  I gave you a  sneak peek   of what I was up to earlier this week, so here's the whole thing! When trying to decide where to locate this wall of mirrors, I finally came up with this wall that frames the laundry room in the hallway that leads to the kids' rooms.  It's pretty dark, even with the can lighting, so I thought a mirror (or 23) would help to bounce some light around and lighten things up.  Also, I've always had a large mirror in the breakfast room, but since adding a botanical gallery wall in that spot we've missed having a mirror handy to check before walking out the door.  This spot in the hall serves that purpose perfect...

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How To Do Your Own Framing

I'm a little slow on my post this morning, trying to recover from the long weekend!   I hope you had some time to enjoy with your family, and maybe even accomplished a project or two.   In the thousands (and thousands I'm sure!) of blog posts I've read through the years, I don't know that I've ever seen a post on how to frame your own photos.  So, either I'm very naive and everybody already knows this, or maybe I'll teach you something new today.  Sometimes it can be reasonable to have your framing done at a shop, but often I find myself needing lots of things framed (think gallery walls) and all of that framing adds up quickly!    And, with the frequency of how much I change my mind on decor, I don't like to spend a lot for a professional framing job, because whatever I'm framing most likely won't stay that way for long.   However, probably the biggest reason I started doing this myself is when I start a project, I want it done RIGHT NOW and...

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Happy Birthday to my Mom!

Just popping in to wish my mom a very Happy Birthday!  It was actually over the weekend but we're celebrating today. Mom, I am so thankful for all of the things that you've taught me and how you continue to take such good care of our family.   I love you! ...

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Memorial Day

H APPY M EMORIAL D AY!                                                                               I am so thankful for all of those who paid the ultimate price for our freedom.  May we always remember what a blessing and privilege it is to live in this great country, and remember in our prayers those who are currently serving. I hope you have a wonderful holiday weekend, however you plan to celebrate!  We will be helping my sister move into her very first house, Ray is officiating a wedding, celebrating my mother's birthday, hitting our neighborhood pool on opening day, and cheering the OKC Thunder on to another playoff victory!   Enjoy your weekend, friends! ...

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A Commoner's Castle and DIY Balloon Weights

I am so honored to be guest posting today at Lauren's fabulous blog,  A Commoner's Castle .  She is celebrating one year of blogging and has completed some awesome projects.  Check out this adorable monogrammed  cornice box  that she made for her daughter's room.  I'm sharing a cheap, easy fix for tired lamp shades over at  Lauren's place  today.  Go visit her and look around a bit, I know you'll find something you like.  Thank you Lauren for inviting me to share my very first guest post, and I looking forward to seeing many more great projects from you in the future! * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * I had a post *almost* all ready to go Tuesday evening and then had computer difficulties...grrr!  Then, Wednesday was a blur of last day of school activities.  Oh well, I'll save that post for another day.  Today I just wanted to tag on a quick little project. First of all, this is why I had this little project: We have a graduate of fifth grade! ...

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Spring Luncheon {Stage and Table Decoration Ideas}

A few weeks ago the Women's Ministry at  my church  organized our annual Spring Luncheon.  The theme was "Wildflowers and Whimsy" and I was asked to head up the decorations for the stage.  This is the first year that we have held the luncheon in our gym, so we had lots of room to move around, but aesthetically,  well...it's a gym!  We did the best we could with what we had to work with. The committee offered me a bit of money for decorations, and I spent it on the ferns and hanging flower baskets, which we gave away as door prizes.  The black urns filled with geraniums were brought from my house to use for the day (I wasn't giving those away!)   :)   If you've been around this blog for long, you'll start to catch on to some of my tricks!  I like to use what I already have and transfer many items from my home into whatever event I'm decorating for.  You'll recognize my patio table,   some of the place settings and flower pom picks from...

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