Turn a Wall Mirror Into a Table Mirror

I wanted to share a quick little project with you today.

Easy Envlope Pillow Cover

There is a reason you have never seen a sewing tutorial on this blog before...

Because I hate sewing. I think that's a pretty good reason. Yes, I know how to sew (Mom made sure of that), and I am lucky enough to have a pretty nice machine. I will bust it out every blue moon to sew a valance or take in my boys' shorts, but the sewing machine and I are not friends.

When I came up with my idea for the Cheap and Easy Studded Pillow Cover, I jumped in with both feet. The project hit a major slow-down when it came to the sewing part. Finally, I got motivated and stitched up three of these easy envelope enclosure pillows. I'm telling you, they are really easy to sew and I love how they are removable. Perfect project for a beginning sewer.

Mid-Century Industrial Storage

This is one of those projects I'm having a reeealy hard time selling. 

You see, it all started a couple months ago at a casino flea market (classy, I know). Bryce was trying to wrangle our boys while I quickly ran through the aisles, browsing. I spotted a cool, industrial metal shelving unit. Not thinking it would be in my price range, I asked the owners "how much". 

Coffee Table Turned Tufted Bench

I was browsing through my old photos and found this post. I originally shared it over at Home Coming. You can read how I took a old, oddly proportioned coffee table and turned it into a diamond-tufted, upholstered bench.

I can't believe I forgot to take a "before" photo! The original color was that yellow-ish, cream color every piece of french furniture was painted last century. The top was a slab of cultured marble that looked like it was added later. The plan was to incorporate the marble into a different table, but... I have small children. I pulled it off and had it leaning against the wall in the garage, my boys found it, and there went my grand idea. I was able to save one larger piece at least.

With some pieces of furniture I have to get really creative, or put a lot of thought into what I want it to look like. As soon as I saw this table base, I got an idea. Go glam.

Cheap & Easy Studded Pillow Cover

I'm a bit of a rebel. 

Okay, stop laughing. I really am. 

SNAP! Recap 2014

Hello again! I just got back from the best experience I've had since I started blogging! SNAP conference 2014. The weekend was chocked full of information, food, networking, more food, and fun. A blogging conference may not sound like great way to spend 4 days, but trust me, you'd want to go too.

I was blessed to be able to attend Haven, last summer in Atlanta. It was very helpful, but SNAP was a whole different experience. Although I loved Haven (and am working on going again this year), I decided I would break down the reasons why this conference rocked just a little harder.

What Time Is It In Moscow?: Time Zone Clock Art

Do you ever look at the clock and wonder where the time went? This is me, like, everyday. I majorly freak out when in a time crunch, so you think I would learn the skill of time management.