links, links, links (v.20)

Just when you thought Chip and Joanna Gaines couldn't get any cuter....

This is my newest guilty pleasure/addiction.
And this blog is hilarious! Just beware of spoilers!!

I know it's a little late in the year for a new planner, but...this organizing nerd is excited, especially about these adorable homemade planners!!!

These pottery bowls are adorable!! I want one of each. And I can't wait until they (hopefully) come back in stock!!!

Not only do I still love this song, but this artsy quote is pretty amazing too!

The teacher in me NEEDS this shirt. 
And this coffee mug!

This dreamy home is gorgeous!!!

I seriously want everything from this website- from the wedding decor to the gifts!

I never thought I would be a fan of wallpaper, but this kind has me possibly thinking differently!

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This loft is amazing.

21 celebrities that have changed over the past 5 years. Some of the changes are ...... wow.

Loving these behind the scenes from movies.

I'm kind of in love with this print.

Okay- I need this for my kitchen.

All I can say is wow to these pajamas! 

These gorgeous earrings!!! To die for.

Could someone come style my dining room to look like this please???

This coffee table diy. Amazingness.

A giant list of  home decor and more type quizzes. I've been slowly taking a few.... or more than a few...

For the Parenthood fans. 

And for the nap fans like me.

These ladies are extremely talented and inspirational.

This project is pretty amazing. I want to be more like Elise- she's so creative!

DIY// vase

 From  beer bottles to vases. As simple as paint, draw, paint.
There are so many beer bottles that have such awesome shapes, but I never knew what to do with them besides the obvious (trashing them). But then I decided to turn them into vases (especially since I was in need of some and did not want to spend tons of money).

So the simple steps:
- remove all labels (you may have to soak the bottle)
-spray pain the bottle completely and with a couple coats
- sharpie your design
-use acrylic paint to fill in your designs.
-fill with some gorgeous flowers. 

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Kids books from popular rap songs. Pretty stinkin' awesome.

I am in loooove with this coffee table diy. 

These are some awesome diy art ideas.

These zines are pretty awesome. Can I just buy them all??

Pretty much in love and obsessed with this blazer. 

This lady's fashion style is absolutely to die for.

7 things you might not know about the movie Ever After.

The HGTV dream house this year is amazing (okay, as usual).

So I have a new favorite show....the renovations this couple does are absolutely stunning.

I love reading other blogger's link posts. Here are some I just found and adore. Check out this one and this one.

I took this free career test online.... it believes teaching would be best for me. Haha- go figure.

DIY// mirror and light garland

 One of the first things I wanted up in my room were curtains. My bedroom (along with my entire place...) doesn't get a lot of sunlight, so I decided to go with a white shear look. This look also helped make it a bit more feminine as well; however, when we hung the curtains we ran into a slight problem, they were too long. Now, I realize that I could have hemmed them, but I decided to go with a different look....  I like how hanging the curtains higher makes the room look taller, so we raised the curtains to about a foot above the top of the doors. Then came another little problem... because the curtains were so shear, you could see the giant space between where the curtains started and where the top of the door was. To me it looked tacky.

 I remembered seeing this cute little concoction on pinterest and thought I would try some way of making my own version and including it in this space to de-tacky it.

 Supplies needed:

-strings of white lights (I had to use 2)

-extension cord (if necessary, it was for me)

-permanent glue (there are some for metals, I just used tacky glue)

-mirror pieces (I bought 4 packs of 2 different sizes from JoAnn's craft store)

-crafting wire

 

Directions:

I honestly feel like there might be an easier and more direct way of doing this project than how I went about it, but here is what I did.... 

First, I cut out about a foot of craft wire at a time. (I did this for a couple reasons, 1- it kept the long line of mirrors from getting tangled and 2- it was easier to string up). 

For the second step,   I glued 2 mirror pieces of the same size on either side of the craft wire. (Seen below). Spacing of the mirrors depends on how many mirrors you buy. Since I didn't want to spend a ton of money on this, I spaced the smaller mirrors maybe an inch apart and the larger mirrors closer to 3 inches apart.

 Step three: After each foot of wire was finished, I would twist it around the white light cord. Each end of the craft wire I would secure in place. I continued this step until both strands were covered. 

Then just twist the lights and mirrors around the curtain rod and you're all done! As easy as that.

DIY// art for gallery wall// piece three

The last DIY art piece for my gallery wall... I changed m mind several times about what picture to use, but after using A Beautiful Mess app, Instagram, and Foxgram to order my print, I decided to use this one posted above. (See Kelly and Alexis, I love yall!!!)

Supplies needed:

black construction paper

white paint

scissors

frame (big enough for piece of construction paper)

sponge brush

photo

double sided tape (not pictured)

 

 Step 1: Cut out the sheet of construction paper to a size that will fit the frame. I used the paper that comes in the frame to help make this easier.

 Step 2: Use the sponge brush to make the circles on the sheet of paper. I made about 2 circles per dip of paint, creating some perfect circles and some distressed looking ones. At first I made a pattern, but as I went on I decided I wanted more of an imperfect look, so I scattered the circles more and more.

Step 3: Either frame your paper as is, or use double sided tape to adhere the photo of your choice.
Below is what my art looked like before I decided what picture I wanted to add....

The end. Easy peasy!!! 

xoxoxo, kel

DIY// gallery wall// art piece two

One of my all time favorite pictures of all time is the one of my dad when he graduated from law school. Since he died 13 years ago, I've kept this picture close and even tried to recreate it when I graduated college (unsuccessfully, which is why I won't ever be sharing it here).

 

I decided to try and spice it up a little more since the frame and background were a little boring and I didn't like the colors.

 

In  order to update it, I used black construction paper as the background (instead of the old green it originally had) and love, elsie stickers to give it a little more personality. I also spray painted the brown frame white to match my other frames....but I may have accidentally sat on it and broken it..... so yeah, not my best move. 

But still- awesome picture, right?

xoxoxo, kel

DIY// art for gallery wall// piece one

The pinterest addict that I am, I came across some awesome art that seemed easy enough to do myself. However, this one really stood out to me, maybe because I could personalize it or maybe because I just love glitter.... But I tried my hand at it and I'm overall happy with how it turned out (planned or accidental imperfections and all)!! (If you'd rather just buy one- a nicer version on canvas, she also sells her version).

So here's my step-by step version.... enjoy!

Supplies needed: 
mod podge
a map/atlas/print out of the state you want to use
brush
thick paper (I used water color paper, but you could always use chipboard,etc.)
paint
clip board
scissors
glitter

Step 1: Cut out the state you want to use.

Step 2:Apply a layer of mod podge and then sprinkle the glitter generously. I went section by section to make sure that the mod podge didn't dry up on me.

 Step 3 (not pictured): Painting the background. I used water color paper, because I wanted a thicker paper to paint and mount. I could have used tape to make sure my lines were perfect, but instead I wanted uneven lines- imperfection. I started with thick black lines and then painted thinner yellow ones underneath. I picked these colors because they went with my theme, and they also aren't too bold, taking away from the glittered state.

Step 4: Let dry and then hang up on a clipboard to display.

xoxoxoxo, kel

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Photo of Chloe by my good friend, Shannon!!

 

Sooooo many gorgeous shoes!!

I knew I kept my cd cases around for a reason!! And these are great ones!

This etsy shop has the cutest prints!

This photo makes me want to travel.

Things to avoid doing if you want to be truly happy. Interesting read/list. 

I am in love with this table top DIY. It's a must for this summer! And this one. Oh, and these too! And these too of course!

This print is one of the cutest ever!!! I want it for my classroom.

I want to live/travel in this bus!! Like now!

I'm not sure what it is about this photo, but I just adore it- it's so dreamy.

These clock ideas are genius!!!

Make candles out of crayons??Saweet!

Beer cupcakes???? YES- sign me up!

I want every single one of these pillows.

I need to make this mini book right away! It's too cute not too.

Call me a dork, but I love organizing and making lists, so this notepad is right up my alley!

link time

an old, old picture of me

Such simply awesome shirts to show your state pride and for a good cause!

I'm always a fan of her make-up mondays and this one is no different! Fun fact, we went to the same high school!

Love, love, love this home decor site, especially the rugs!!

I just adore this room with it's bright colors.

For any pet owner or lover, these before and after photos are just awesome!

21 things you suddenly start wanting in your mid 20's. So very true!

I love this idea for hanging photos.

This gallery wall makes me want to have one myself! This one too!

I absolutely love this home. If only mine looked like this!

Great DIY ideas and projects. 

Fun and pretty diy wall art. Don't know which to start on first for my room!
 And more here!!
And even more here!

Wall art from shoe boxes? Um- awesome and yes please!

Happy weekend all!!!

kel

links, links, lots of links

Ok, so not everything about this blog is completely different from the last. I'm still sharing links that I absolutely love and therefore feel the need to share. So enjoy, I did!

 Gotta love texts between me and my momma.

My friend and coworker is in a band. Check out their awesome music here!  Ps how badass is it that she's the only girl?? Love it.

This diy video has so many great things: a diy on light switch plates (which finally has given me the perfect idea for mine!!!), the girls with glasses, glitter, and of course, Candace Cameron Bure! 

Just discovered this picture editing site. I love their additions!!

It's that time of year again.... The Homies from Apartment Therapy are back and nominating and voting have started. So many great blogs to read, I can hardly wait!!!

I really adore this lady's blog and fashion and so of course I was extremely excited to see some pieces of her wardrobe on goodsie (long with her e-courses!!)! 

This is my absolute dream! I want this in a house for sure! Can't wait to see the progress!

 This blog is full of colorful and beautiful photographs. A definite inspiration!

Harry Potter themed party ideas....WIN!!!

And then there's this post about polka dot party ideas. Kind of perfect for this blog, don't you think???

BJ Novak wrote a book. And I can't wait to read it, but until then....there's a trailer!

Be back with more later!!

kell