Monthly Archives: May 2011

May Wrap Up- A Big Hello to June!

Posted on May 31, 2011 by Cyndy

I don’t know about you but I am so ready for June! School is out for my baby girl and the beach is calling us mermaids! I have a long list of fun projects including several beach decor projects and … Continue reading →

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Under the Sea Cardboard Puppet Theater

Posted on May 26, 2011 by Cyndy

It’s hard for me to believe that another school year has just ended and summer is here. Finding fun crafts and activities during the summer that keep the kids busy (beyond five minutes) is challenging to say the least. The … Continue reading →

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Furniture Feature Friday- Gorgeous Hall Table {Meg and Mums}

Posted on May 20, 2011 by Cyndy

Welcome to this week’s Furniture Feature Friday featuring Megan from the fabulous blog Meg and Mums. We’re going international this week as Megan resides in beautiful Australia. Megan really did an incredible job in turning this: into this: Megan added … Continue reading →

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Recipe for the Best Self Tanning Lotion…

Posted on May 16, 2011 by Cyndy

  A couple of years ago, I did tons of research on the best self-tanners on the market. I tried everything out there and nothing was even close to what I wanted. You know the standard wish list, a self … Continue reading →

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Furniture Feature Friday #2- Gorgeous Banquette {Dixie Delights}

Posted on May 13, 2011 by Cyndy

Welcome to Furniture Feature Friday #2, featuring Amanda with the beautiful blog Dixie Delights. This is one of those projects that will make your jaw drop. Everything about this project is gorgeous. Amanda and her super handy husband planned, built … Continue reading →

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Creamy Italian Cold Pasta Salad Recipe…

Posted on May 11, 2011 by Cyndy

Spring is here and summer is just around the corner. I love making a big cold pasta salad when it’s hot and I have found a trick in making pasta salad that really makes a big yummy difference. The trick … Continue reading →

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Goodwill Dresser Revamp- Furniture Feature Friday- {Amanda Carol at Home}

Posted on May 6, 2011 by Cyndy

I’m starting a new regular weekly feature that I’m calling Furniture Feature Friday. I love to refinish and update large pieces of furniture and am blown away by some of the latest refinishing, paint and glaze techniques being used around … Continue reading →

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Easy Silk Orchid and Natural Mix Arrangements- Tutorial

Posted on May 4, 2011 by Cyndy

For years now I have not had any faux/silk floral arrangements in my home. I got rid of anything “faux” more than 10 years ago after Nate Berkus’s appeared on Oprah and cringed when Oprah asked him what he thought … Continue reading →

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Houston Blogger Meetup…

Posted on May 2, 2011 by Cyndy

This last Saturday, Megan from the fabulous blog Honey We’re Home organized and hosted a meet up for Houston area bloggers. I was so excited for the opportunity to meet other bloggers. I live in a smaller community (outside of … Continue reading →

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