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Cozy spots for Christmas: Merry + bright Christmas home office

December 4, 2017 by Tanya 10 Comments

Well before Thanksgiving I had visions of creating a spot in our home to read, relax, and enjoy the season away from it all.

Enter my home office which is STILL going thru what seems to be a three year makeover, but we put that on hold to enjoy the most wonderful time of the year.

On the other side of this home office in the front of our house is my very messy desk, the computer I use for blogging, and an array of fabric swatches and crafting supplies.

But the other side of the office, right by the window, is where I created a cozy spot to enjoy one of our Christmas Trees, and some of my favorite things.

Oh the weather outside is frightful,

but the fire is so delightful. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Christmas, DIY, Farmhouse Style, Uncategorized Tagged With: blogger style, DIY, Farmhouse Style, shabby style, twelveOeight

My favorite zucchini muffins

September 17, 2016 by Tanya 1 Comment

Our garden began as a next year project.

Then the kids brought home some parsley seeds.

Knowing how busy work would be this summer, and still sticking to my we-don’t-have-time-to-garden-this-year plan, I agreed to the planting of the parsley.

As you can imagine (and the reason I am writing about leftover zucchini and what in the heck to do with them) we lost our minds and planted a full garden.

Just like that, then we were committed and watched our tiny baby plants grow all Spring.

Into what I now refer to as the Little Shop of Horrors because it has gotten completely freaking out of control.

But I suppose when I learn to prune and cut back that will be another post, maybe next year.

How to Have a Big Girl Garden we could call it. Or perhaps How to Garden Without Going Insane. [Read more…]

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How to make the best Spanish Rice ever

July 11, 2016 by Tanya 5 Comments

Rice seems like an easy enough thing to make.

For whatever reason, mastering how to cook rice has eluded me.

I love it, it’s gluten free (yay, makes grumpy tummies happy) and easy on the budget.

Enter my desire to make Spanish Rice.

I thought it was the recipe, so I tried every single recipe out there. And I have had zero success in achieving the fluffy, non-sticky rice at our favorite Mexican restaurants. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Gluten Free Recipes, Thrifty Living, Uncategorized

Vintage find of the week + thoughts on semi-hoarding

July 3, 2016 by Tanya 2 Comments

The thrill of the hunt.

Scoring the deal of the Century. Or perhaps the week depending on how much you like to search for treasures.

You see it across the thrift store/yard sale/antique fair/place you can find cool stuff and it will be yours.

As you weave your way over to the item-that-will-change-your-life-if-you-have-it another shopper stops to look at it.

#worstfeelingever

You want to scream NO, YOU DON’T WANT TO BUY THAT, IT IS TERRIBLE AND YOU WILL BE VERY, VERY UNHAPPY IF YOU BUY IT.

Self-control kicks in and you hold yourself back (while quickly walking over to your new find) and once the other shopper has set it down and barely turned around, it is now in your possession.

You turn it over, and it’s EXACTLY WHAT YOU HAVE BEEN LOOKING FOR.

The price is right, and you do a happy dance, maybe on the inside of your head or a full-on happy dance.

I’m not going to judge.

Your new lovely, wonderful, fantastic item is placed lovingly in your vehicle, and you smile all the way home as you think of the 1,000 different ways you can use it.

Or, you know exactly where it is going to go.

And this, correct me if I am wrong, is the #bestfeelingever.

That is exactly what happened while my friend G and I were recently hitting a few local yard sales. Kids in tow we felt brave, and with a burger and a Coke under our belts we could find anything that day.

I saw this metal box, the above reaction kicked in, and I was drawn to it.

It looked pretty old, and my suspicions were correct, pre-WWII made by a company that was based out of Louisville, KY in the late 30’s. [Read more…]

Filed Under: craft, DIY, home decor, Uncategorized

Boho Painted Pumpkins + taking a break (I’m back!!!)

September 6, 2015 by Tanya 5 Comments

It has been way, way too long.

I have missed this place and all of you incredibly, and I am SO happy to be writing again after a long, much needed season.

Exactly what I have been up to is probably a 12 part blog post and today is more of a huge hug and a little DIY too.

It has been a season of closure in some ways, as well as incredible blessings & a sudden loss too. It has been hard, and some days exhausting. But in midst of change & some tears God has revealed Himself to me and provided such Grace that I cannot wrap my brain around His mercy and great love for us.

So for months I have missed you terribly, like really bad. And my paint brushes and glue gun got a little dusty, but in recent weeks the gates of ideas and pull to make again have been flung open.

And I have so many ideas & projects that I hope you don’t get sick of me. But I will keep sharing until you tell me enough already, sound good? [Read more…]

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Inspiration Monday Party | DIY’s you need in your life!

May 19, 2015 by Tanya 2 Comments

Welcome to Inspiration Monday, we’re so glad you are here!

If you’re needing a little inspiration, you are definitely at the right place.

Spend a few minutes browsing all the fabulous and creative

ideas our readers have shared below. Of course

, if you’re a blogger,

link your latest creations and have your work

seen on 7 different blogs!

I Should Be Mopping the Floor | Refresh Restyle

Redhead Can Decorate| Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom

twelveOeight | What Meegan Makes | Your Homebased Mom

This week’s features were selected by Tanya at twelveOeight

We have a feeling you are going to love these creative and all-around awesome DIY’s as much as we do!!

[Read more…]

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Inspiration Monday Party | Fab Party Features!!! #inspriationmonday

April 13, 2015 by Tanya 2 Comments

We hope this past week has been everything you hoped it would be. We are excited to be hosting another Inspiration Monday party! Did you know that by linking up on one of our blogs means you are seen on all seven sites simultaneously?? How fun is that?

I Should Be Mopping the Floor | Refresh Restyle

Redhead Can Decorate| | Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom

twelveOeight | What Meegan Makes | Your Homebased Mom

As we browse through the party every week, it seems like it’s harder and harder to choose features. This week, all of these beautiful (and delicious) ideas caught our attention. But the party was full of even more eye candy, too!

This week’s features were chosen by Meegan from What Meegan Makes.

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Eat In Kitchen Makeover [Read more…]

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Gluten Free Chicken Flautas + Mission Tortilla Giveaway #MissionInfluencer #MissionPtr

March 29, 2015 by Tanya 5 Comments

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