Free Subway Art

Wants to thank Endless Crafting for doing all of the awesome work & making a subway art template that you can download for FREE! I printed one out and used a frame and mat that I already had........and I LOVE IT!!

Now I'm on a misson trying to find a home for this great piece of art!! For now it's above my cabinets in the kitchen.....

But only time will tell where this little jewel will end up;)

Project Cost- $0

XOXO,

April

Dollar Store Hurricanes

{picture courtesy of Williams-Sonoma}

I am infatuated with these Williams-Sonoma hurricanes (correction...I am infatuated with almost everything in that store) and I'm not gonna lie, I was on the verge of purchasing TWO of them!! Can you really just have ONE?? NEGATIVE

Then while searching around on Blogland......I found the Thrifty Decor Chick's version and I must say I just want to kiss her little feet.....THANK YOU!!! I would have had to cut off my arm & my leg to get the ones from WS!! And now I get to keep my arm & leg and have two hurricanes!!

HIP HIP HOORAY........I LOVE when I get my way:)

I purchased these two candle stick holders & two glass cylinders at.......

THE DOLLAR STORE:) WHAT??

Break out the old trusty hot glue gun and glue those bad boys together!!





And this is the end results.....not exactly the same, but pretty darn close!!
Just to show what you can do with these and how big they are: I put a tall pillar candle in one & filled the other one with shells......the possibilities are endless!


I can't wait to decorate these for the Fall:)


Whole project cost - $4


XOXO,
April

Smell Good Feel Good

{picture courtesy of Scentsy}

I LOVE things that make my house smell YUMMY! There is nothing better than walking into your house after a long day and it smelling like a bakery!! (get the smell without the baking.....which means 0 calories for me......which makes me and my waist very HAPPY :)

This is why I am slightly obsessed with Scentsy!! Check out some of there great products and prices HERE!

And since football season is about to kick off.....I may very well just have to buy this:

{picture courtesy of Scentsy}

GOOOOOOOOOOO DAWGS!!!

Decorating a Rental

For the past few days I have been racking my brain trying to come up with different ways to decorate and personalize our new home!! Since it's a rental I was scared it would never quite feel like home to us, mostly because we couldn't do anything to it to make it our own!! My biggest challenge by far has been that we can not paint our walls (And I BIG fluffy heart color!! I will paint just about ANYTHING that doesn't move.....& I have a severe obsession with spray paint:) to top it off....I absolutely LOATH white walls!! So I needed to find some other options.......I started my search on Etsy (My favorite site EVER) & that's when I stumbled upon this dreamy vinyl wall decal........

{this is the sample picture from Grimes Graphics Etsy Store}

Isn't it GORGE..... It goes on super easy and when we move, it will come down just as easy!

PERFECT!!

To get your own or view all the other FAB things Grimes Graphics Etsy Store has to offer Click Here!

XOXO,

April

Silhouette......OH MY!!

I have been wanting this thing for like.....well FOREVER!! I showed it to my dear husband online *hint hint* & he replied "So you want to spend that kind of $$$, on something that cuts out letters??" "Why can't you just use scissors??" OH MY.......he SO does not understand that it is so much MORE than a LETTER CUTTER!!! And I won't be able to function if I do not have it!! All in all.....Battle LOST!!! So.......I guess for now it will stay on my wish list & I'll just have to ask Santa for it for Christmas!! (Cause Santa completely understands my need for the Silhouette SD)

XOXO,

April

For more information on your very own Silhouette click HERE!

Do Your Part

{picture courtesy of Dawn}


This Gulf oil spill is absolutely terrible and it pains me everyday to see what we are doing to our wildlife & oceans!! But most people like myself think how can I help.....what can I do??? Well Dawn has set up a way for us to give back!! When you purchase a bottle of Dawn and activate your donation online, one dollar will be donated towards the International Bird Rescue Research Center and the Marine Mammal Center. Click Here for more details. So take a stand, activate your donation and join the movement. The wildlife in the Gulf are depending on us!!




You can also get updates on the Gulf Oil Spill by joining their Facebook Page.

Please Do Your Part & Help
Thanks,
April

Shop for a Cause

I LOVE Philosophy products and I also LOVE that they provide you with the ability to shop for a cause! When you purchase Remind U.S. {a sugary cinnamon shampoo, shower gel & body wash} 100% of the net proceeds from the sale will go to the Bob Woodruff Foundation, which provides resources and support to service members, veterans and their families to successfully reintegrate into their communities. Click here to purchase yours today!!

XOXO,

April

Cup of Joe for a Joe

{picture courtesy of green beans coffee}

Just wanted to let everyone in on one of my favorite ways to give back! For just a couple of dollars you can send a soldier who is deployed a cup of coffee. It may not seem like a lot, but to put a smile on someones face who has done so much for our country seems like the least I could do. You will also receive thank you letters from each soldier who receives your cup of coffee. These letters will touch your heart and let you know just how much they appreciate your kindness. Please help me spread the word!

http://www.greenbeanscoffee.com/coj/index.php

*click above to be directly connected to where you can contribute

{Don't Forget to Join their Facebook Fan Page}

Thanks,

April

10 Things I Can't Live Without

1. MAC Studio Fix Foundation


2. Help Me by Philosophy


3. Tocca Solid Perfume in "Stella"



4. Burts Bees Wax Lip Balm



5. Dior Diorshow Mascara in Black http://www.sephora.com/browse/product.jhtml?id=P40404&categoryId=S10510&shouldPaginate=true


6. Coffee with International Delight Carmel Macchiato creamer


7. Enamor Daily Moisturizer by Designer Skin http://www.amazon.com/s/?ie=UTF8&keywords=designer+skin+enamor&tag=googhydr-20&index=aps&hvadid=3148227957&ref=pd_sl_15srbz58wu_b


8. Blackberry Curve 8300


9. Sony Reader Pocket Edition http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Sony+-+Reader+Pocket+Edition+Digital+Book+-+Silver/9492676.p;jsessionid=97F75678F23C64AE33B1B5210ECBCC21.bbolsp-app02-32?id=1218117619733&skuId=9492676&st=Sony_Reader


10. Nikon D90 http://imaging.nikon.com/products/imaging/lineup/digitalcamera/slr/d90/index.htm

*Click on the link below the item to be directly connected to where you can purchase it:)