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Sweet 16 Invitations
It has been a while since I’ve posted on the blog. I have been so busy working on my spring cleaning amongst many other projects! I did get the invitations done today! Woohoo! My daughter and I went...
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A knock off rockabilly dress
This has been a dreadful month with all the upcoming events and holidays not to mention the glitch which has caused a great delay on our tax refund. I have been under tremendous stress which leads to...
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How to Make a Simple Petticoat
Does it look complicated? If you said yes… I have some good news.. it isn’t! It is also surprisingly cheap to make! In my previous post A knock off Rockabilly dress I shared how I made a similar...
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DIY Address Book & Freebie
I believe I made a promise to upload a freebie! I finally got it done and all worked out! This is a Tutorial and freebie in one. I had been shopping for a new address book for some time now. I didn’t...
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The Big Day… A Sweet 16 to Remember.
I do hope everyone is enjoying this weekend! Well the big day came and went and I am satisfied with the results! It was a great party! I am going to share all of my prep and party planning. I saved...
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Light Lime Slaw
Photo ©Stacey Austin Here in the Chicagoland area we have had our annual few warm days in early spring. I do love these days I only wish they’d stay longer. As I type there are ice balls bouncing off...
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Frozen Grapes Anyone?
photo ©Stacey Austin This has become a party favorite at our parties. I usually use seedless red and green grapes. These were just to have in the freezer for a quick snack and the grapes were on sale...
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Tulle Skirt Inspired By Anthropologie
While browsing the lovely Pinterest a while back I came across this gorgeous skirt. I absolutely fell in love with it. I found out it was an Anthropologie skirt found here. It was a little to...
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Throwback Thursday!
So I’ve been racking my brain trying to come up with a topic. What’s better than a Throwback Thursday! Upon my browsing of Pinterest I came across this photo of an old barrette… I thought to myself.....
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Make a Wish
I found this gorgeous necklace on Pinterest and it inspired me to create one of my own. I haven’t posted in a while, life hasn’t been treating me right lately so I’ve been off the grid for a while....
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Grilled Zucchini Pizza Style
photo ©Stacey Austin Seamingly Crafty I came across a recipe for this on Facebook that called to bake the zucchini. Our brilliant ever changing weather in the Chicagoland area had us a few really hot...
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Natures Helpful Garden Trellis
My Husband and I have been working out in the garden. This year we decided to grow some sweet baby pea pods. I have placed two plants in a large planter and used an old little trellis for them I had...
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Regrow Food at Home
I’ve always had a green thumb as long as I can remember. I think it was a trait passed down from my Grandmother cause my Mother also has a green thumb. Something about growing plants. I have...
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Hand Painted Signs and Potato Stamp How-to
Well I have been MIA for some time now. There has been so much happening in my life, it’s taking a toll on me. I have been taking a mental break so to speak. I have found a little time to work on a...
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Getting started on a storefront
Again I feel as if I have neglected my blog by being MIA. I do have good news. On my about me page I mentioned how I was working with my mother to open a resale shop. After much headache and...
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Ugly Chair Facelift
photo ©Stacey Austin While shopping for antiques and collectables I came across this ugly chair. It was good price and I instantly visualized how beautiful it could be I purchased a few things for the...
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Repurpose an Old Furry Coat Vol. 1 Furry Leg Warmers
Furry Leg Warmers Whew Halloween is over…. Wait that means its only 55 days till Christmas! Before we start really thinking about that… My daughter has this furry black hat with red devil horns on it....
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Scones… Take 1
Lets talk Scones.. What are they? My first Take on Scones. A scone is a quick bread. It is sometimes referred to as a biscuit. However biscuits use animal fat as apposed to butter which is...
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DIY Fire Starters
The cold weather is here! As I was browsing Pinterest I found these neat little homemade fire starters. I thought since it is also hunting season I usually send my hubby with something special I’ve...
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Christmas Nails
I don’t paint my nails too often. I sew and I craft and I am always doing something whether it’s one of my hobbies or fixing something around the house. So when it comes to painting my nails it is...
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