The moment I switch my calendar to March, I automatically shift into spring mode. All this week, I’ve been sharing the details of my spring mantel, which represents my first springtime project of the year. Without a doubt, the star of the display is my vibrant turquoise chalkboard picket fence pallet. I shared a few weeks…
Positively Seasons
Vibrant Spring Mantel
The March issue of Southern Living arrived on my doorstep late last week, and I was immediately smitten with the gorgeous springtime scene pictured on its cover. Stunning, no? Something about that turquoise door juxtaposed against those bright pink and green hues lit a fire under me, and I knew immediately I wanted to use…
Building a Raised-Bed Garden
In January, I shared my 12 major DIY goals for 2012, with a different project designated for each month of the year. So far, things are going great! I shared earlier this month the Hallway Command Center I created to fulfill my February goal (a board and batten hallway), and this weekend, the fam and…
Seven Last-Minute Valentine Treat Ideas
With Valentine’s Day just two days away, you might be in the market for some easy, last-minute Valentine treats. Here are seven of the ideas linked up so far in this week’s Saturday 7 that fit that bill!one.Scratch-Off Valentines @ Oopsey Daisy two. Printable Valentine Tic Tac Toe @ Creations by Kara three. Nerd Monster…
12 Unique Valentines You Can Make
Looking for some out-of-the-ordinary valentines to send to school with your kiddos next week that break ranks with the typical heart motif? (Mothers of boys can certainly appreciate that!) Check out this lineup of twelve ideas you can easily whip up this weekend! one. Pencil Valentines via Simply J Studio @ iVillage …
Peachy Keen Jellybean Valentines {Free Printable}
With exactly one week to go until Valentine’s Day, many of you are probably like me and trying to find easy, inexpensive ideas for goodies that your kiddos can hand out to their friends at school. Using individual boxes of Jelly Bellies purchased for 50 cents in the Valentine section at Target, this Valentine idea…
Quilted & Piped Letter Tutorial
I recently shared my Valentine Mantel display, which includes a sweet little set of X and O letters as one of the decorative elements. I love taking something you can purchase ready-made and add a handmade stamp to it to give it my personal touch. These Quilted & Piped Letters are a project that accomplishes just…
Buttermilk Pie
The moment I see fresh berries popping up in the supermarket, I find myself dreaming of all of the yummy ways to showcase the sweet little gems. Pound cakes, cobblers and shortcake are obvious contenders, but one of my absolute favorites is actually the least likely of all: Buttermilk Pie. As is typical of chess…
Edible Bingo Game {Free Printables}
The idea I’m sharing today is one that will turn snack time into something special: Edible Bingo! As the mother of four small children, I am always on the lookout for fun diversions that also have educational value. With this simple game, children feed their brains as well as their tummies!To play a game of Tasty…
Valentine Wreath
I had an abundance of scraps left over from Charlotte’s peasant top I shared last week, and I decided yesterday that they would be perfect for making a Valentine wreath for my pantry door. The only problem: I didn’t have a wreath form on hand, and I had no desire to schlep this entire crew…