I’m recapping July posts and introducing my current sponsors! Hooray for being on top of things! (not really but I try…) so in case you missed something or just feel like browsing some dreamy products and organization services….this post is for you my friend.
INSIDE PROJECTS:
- Who knew chestbumping could be so violent?
- Channeled my inner girl scout and built a teepee
- Worlds collide in Will’s room
- Putting a little bit of happy in the dining room
- Painting the basement…only a year late!
- Art for the non-artist
OUTSIDE PROJECTS:
- The under-deck-patio gets a big-a table
- Weatherproofing exterior wood
- I like my outdoor tables like my men…with meat on their bones
FRIENDS & FAMILY & PERSONAL POSTS:
- Sherry & I are total Goodwill junkies.
- Our first Independence day parade
- Fireworks & Family – one hot combo
- A cure for mama loneliness
- Sunflowers are the new black
- Little Baby’s Gender Reveal (!!!)
PHOTOGRAPHY & DESIGN POSTS:
- I’m hooked on Instagram. Here’s when our love affair began.
- Instadump
SPONSORS:
I love our sponsors. Not just simply because they have given us money…although let’s be honest, that helps….but because 1. it validates me. I’m just as insecure as any other girl with above average thigh circumference. And having companies use me to sell their stuff, well, that makes me feel like something is working over here…and 2. it means more projects for you guys because let’s face it, DIY ain’t always cheap….and 3. I dig their stuff. I truly do. I wouldn’t place an ad on the sidebar that didn’t have something I would want in my own home….or a company that provided a service that I wouldn’t use or gift to my mom. And you know how much I owe my mother. She homeschooled me. That’s a lot of sacrifice right there in one three word sentence. Oh and I had a gigantic head. Nuff said. SOoo….allow me to introduce you to these sidebar sponsors….
Vielle + Frances has a byline of Luxury. Decor. Glamour. And seriously – that could not describe them any better. They carry trendsetter pieces. Stuff you see in celebrity homes. Things you can’t build using pocket lint, a thrift store find or with an online plan. This is the kinda thing that makes the neighbors jealous. Check em out.
I feel like the entire world knows who the Tile Shop is…but what you don’t know is that they carry way more than you think they do. They continually surprise me with their amazing selection. I want this tile for my kitchen backsplash….or maybe this one with a herringbone pattern…or this one…or this one. Like I said…go get lost in the selection.
We live in the information age. But with all our lives getting in the way, it gets harder to remember the details. Well, when it comes to your home – Home Zada is here to help. This website actually helps you track your home improvement projects, keep accounts of your stuff (perfect for insurance!) and maintain your biggest investment. It’s like having a genius living in your computer.
Scentsy! I can’t say enough about these burners. Don’t buy the cheap ones at Walmart. Someone you may know made that mistake and I, err…she regretted wasting her money. I need this burner that looks like it’s covered with doilies and Baby Ollie the Elephant? So stinking cute…not literallly….in fact, literally speaking, this is an awesome baby shower gift…it’s the gift that keeps on giving.
Quality Bath gives ya exactly what the name says….quality bathroom items that wow. I love this vanity. It looks like the fancier, nicer, richer version of a cheap Ikea sink. And I love Ikea…so that’s saying something.
Couple Supper is perfect for a girl like me. I am that gal that goes to the supper market hungry and walks out with too much ice cream and no basics like bread or milk. And don’t even ask me what I can make for dinner. Our pantry is full but heaven’s knows what goes with what. So we end up eating canned fruit and Pringles…also outta a can 🙂 Well – the solution to that is Couple Supper. You have to check out all the benefits!
Patti Brown is one photographer I truly look up to. She was SOO helpful and willing to offer advice and guidance when I decided to take the plunge into the world of photography. She understands what we momtographers want and like. And besides pearls of wisdom, she also offers up some awesome photography tools that can take a good photo and make it look studio-worthy. Click here to learn more!
I’ve told y’all about Evgie’s awesome wall decals in the past – but what you don’t know is how darn cute they are. They sell 72 dots for $22 (that’s only thirty cents per dot!) and they would make awesome party decor, dorm room wall decorations or even the perfect teaching tool – just write your alphabet and numbers on em and get to hang them on the wall without the fuss!
Sentimental? Check. Cuter than a teddybear in a tutu? Check. Modern twist on a classic? Check. It doesn’t take glasses to see that these eyecharts are not for testing if you are 20/20 or not. It’s to convey a message…one much sweeter than dilated retinas. My personal favorite is the Alphabet Poster…I want one in a nursery stat!
My dear older brother has a plumbing business and I would be remiss to not at least tell ya about him. He’s honest to a fault…and hates the fact that plumbers have a bad rap for being scam artists that charge too much to snake a toilet. So as the faithful sister that I am…here is his facebook info and if you are in the Birmingham area…hopefully you can ask him to give you an honest assessment of your plumbing issue.