Want to experience an authentic "farm" experience? Complete with fresh eggs and horses? Make reservations at The Creek House in Muncie, IN (about an hour north of Indianapolis) - you won't be disappointed! Guess what I got to do? Decorate this amazing vacay home! I will show you all lots of projects I completed, but… Continue reading Track Your Travels – Cool Guestbook
Our daughter got married! Since I have remained 29 for the last decade, you're undoubtedly asking yourself how in the world Becky could be so terribly young and have a daughter that got married?! Quick recap, Ashley C. Ford (find her/follow her here: smashfizzle), a brilliantly talented writer (who now resides in NYC and spends… Continue reading Paper Flowers Bouquet
If you love decorative pillows, but hate to spend a fortune (generally starting at $20+) for ONE, consider this much more inexpensive and creative alternative.....use a placemat! Wait, what? Yes friends, a placemat. Trust me.....no one will ever know the difference. While strolling through the kitchen goods aisles, alter your perspective and think about if… Continue reading DIY Easy Accent Pillow under $5.00
I'm itching for Spring to get here....and stay. I live in Indiana and one day last week it was 70 degrees, and then today is was SNOWING. Seriously. Not okay. I can see my tulips peeking through the ground and am getting excited to plant my garden and hopefully build a few new raised beds.… Continue reading Be Inspired: Martha’s Flowers {Book Review}
If you're ever at a loss for inspiration...go to an AUCTION! Don't be intimidated if you've never been to one, the auctioneers are very kind and you can stand around the "regulars" until you get the hang of it. I scored some crazy good treasures this past weekend. A 10 foot vintage ladder (that I… Continue reading Become An Auction Groupie
Found a great treasure at an auction. It reminds me of a small church pew. There's a neat drawer at the base. After two yards of home decor fabric and a staple gun the piece has transformed into a true statement piece. This will be perfect in a little nook with some cute accent pillows.… Continue reading Holy Makeover, You’d Better Take a Seat!
Check out this super cute piece of home decor I made. This is a simple project with ZERO measuring - just my kind of project! Supplies Needed: Scrap piece of wood (new or reclaimed) Black paint Sealant (I used Mod Podge) 1 1/4" aluminum nails Thick string Tracing/graphite paper Printer (or freehand if you're a… Continue reading HELLO String Art Wall Decor
If you need a super quick last minute Christmas gift for someone, cut up some 1" strips of paper, write your favorite things about a person, favorite memories, why they're special to you, etc., roll into tight rolls (I used a pencil), and then put them in an empty round ornament. Voila - a super… Continue reading Ornament, My Favorite Memories… {Very Last Minute Christmas Gift Idea}
Monster Chomping Mittens/Gloves
Halloween is quickly approaching! If you have kids (or adults for that matter) who love minions, here's a fairly easy way to create your own costume. Supplies/Instructions: Head/Face Black zip ties (Minion Hair) Pierce hood of sweatshirt with 2 holes per each zip tie (about 2-3 inches apart). Thread the zip tie through both holes… Continue reading Make A Minion Costume
