I simply love the canvas wrap photos that are very popular right now. However, I've never ordered one because they can be pretty pricey even with a discount code or coupon! A few years ago when we repainted our living room I wanted to display a really beautiful sunset photo that I had taken at one of our favorite lighthouses on Lake Michigan. I wanted it to be fairly large so that it didn't get lost on the wall, but I also didn't want to spend a fortune, so I set out to make my own canvas ... read more
When the Loneliness Crushes Your Heart & Giveaway of Uninvited by Lysa TerKeurst
Let’s stay connected! Sign up to get my blog posts automatically or hang out with me on Instagram, Pinterest, Twitter or Facebook. ******************************************************************* “The LORD appeared to us in the past, saying: ‘I have loved you with an everlasting love; I have drawn you with unfailing kindness.’” Jeremiah 31:3 (NIV) I will never forget the day of my senior prom. Not because I had a handsome date that swept me off my feet as we danced the night away. Not ... read more
Perfectly Painted Wood Signs for #LoveYourLifeFriday with Amanda Wells
Have you seen those cute rustic, hand painted signs? I love them but I do NOT love the price, so today I’m sharing how you can make these inexpensive custom signs at home. A few years ago I took a painting class and learned an amazing secret, the trick of the trade, to painting such perfect, even lines on wood or canvas. Carbon paper. Say what? Yes, my friend, that two-sheet messy carbon paper will be your best friend from now on while you get your rustic chic on. They’re reusable (for ... read more
Homemade Potpourri with Katina Miller for #LoveYourLifeFriday!
If you enjoy the smell of cinnamon, you will love this easy, homemade potpourri recipe! What you'll need: 1 orange (sliced with peel left on); 5 cinnamon sticks; 3/4 cup apple juice; 1 cup water Place all ingredients in a pot & turn on high heat until the liquid comes to a boil. Once it's boiling, reduce the heat to simmer. You may need to add more water, depending on how long you let it simmer throughout the day. The smell gets stronger as it simmers over time. ... read more
Love Your Life Friday with Chessa Moore: Chevron Rug
Painted Rug I needed a rug for my laundry room and the doorway to the garage. It had to be FUN so I set out to jazz up a plain ole' sisal rug. I found a 4 x 6 sisal rug at TJ Maxx for only $10.00! I cut out a couple chevron stripes with my Silhouette. (My husband thinks you should know that you don't really need a Silhouette to make a chevron stripe.) I needed it to be pretty big. So I cut it out a couple times and then taped it together. Then I taped around each stripe and ... read more