Vintage Baby Shower Ideas? Yes, Please!
Everyone needs vintage baby shower ideas, right? Well, as Kim and I (along with two other friends, Amber and Lori) planned this baby shower for Kim’s sister, Amy, we got a bit out of control. Seriously, this may have been the most epic shower. EVER.Amy, the mother-to-be, plans to decorate her baby boy nursery with a 1920′s travel/biplane theme. Super cute and original, right? When planning her shower, we were hoping to support her nursery idea and, in hopes that if she liked the shower decor she could also use it for the... Keep reading...
The Humble Brag: Link Party #37
Welcome back to another fabulous Humble Brag Link Party! It’s been slow around here the past few weeks with preparing for vacation and then being gone, but I’ve had a bunch of bloggy friends picking up my slack, so thanks for sticking with us. 6th Annual Habitat4Humanity Summer Series Thursday, June 20th at 10pm EST we will kick off our 6th annual Before and After Summer Series supporting Habitat for Humanity. It’s kinda a big deal and is always lots of fun. We give away lots of gift cards to readers, even more money... Keep reading...
Rustic Cedar Shim Flag from Shaken Together!
With all the vacationing and relaxing, I’ve been a bit behind on the actual work, so my friend, Keri from Shaken Together was kind enough to drop by and share what she has been up to! Thanks, Keri and I hope to see you all tonight for another fabulous Humble Brag link party!I’m so glad to be here today at The Better Half … Jocie is one of my very favorite people!! Hi – my name is Keri, and I blog over at shaken together! Shaken together is where I celebrate a creative life and I love to share easy recipes,... Keep reading...
Our Florida Vacation 2013
Well, we’re back from our Florida vacation (and Disney)! I know this isn’t the usual DIY project or craft, but we had such a wonderful time, I wanted to share it with you!We drove (yes, drove) 14 hours overnight from Baltimore, MD, caravan-ing with my sister and her family, including her husband, four girls, and one friend. The drive was much smoother than expected, and Ethan was a champ to do most of the driving! We stayed at Mystic Dunes, a resort very close to Disney complete with lots of pools, a water slide, and mini-golf.... Keep reading...
The Humble Brag: Link Party #36
Yay, it’s almost Friday and that means another Humble Brag link party, the link party where WE brag on YOU and give away weekly ad space! This week, our family is down in Florida enjoying the sun, hanging by the pool, and spending a bit of time at Disney. We’re trying to post on FB as we have time, so be sure to check in and see what we’re up to! This last week, Beth from Unskinny Boppy was kind enough to guest post to give me a little break while on vacation – be sure to check out her post about tips for hosting... Keep reading...
Peacock Painting Party: Sponsored Post
Have you ever been to a painting party before? I never have, although I have done a few wine and pottery nights with my besties. Recently, DecoArt contacted me and asked if I would be willing to host a Social Artworking Party for my friends. It was a super easy “YES!”The girls came with margaritas and snacks in hand, but were more than a little hesitant. I am probably one of the most artistic/crafty ones in the group, although my cousin, Naomi and friend, Amy are pretty darn talented too. But for everyone else in the group,... Keep reading...
Hosting a Swap Party with Unskinny Boppy!
Need some fabulous tips for hosting a swap party and organizing clutter? Well, my friend Beth from Unskinny Boppy stopped by to tell you all about it while I’m on vacay in Orlando. Don’t be jealous. It’s awesome, I know. Thanks so much to Beth for doing my work while I slack, and I can’t wait to tell you all about it when I get home.Hey everyone! I’m Beth! I blog at Unskinny Boppy, where I talk about my latest home DIY projects and decorating ideas. I appreciate Jocie giving me the opportunity to take the... Keep reading...
The Humble Brag: Link Party #35
Welcome back to another fabulous Humble Brag, the link party where we brag on you and give away free ad space each and every week! Have you signed up for our super brief weekly e-mail reminder so your sure to never miss a link party? Also, summer is coming and that means our 6th annual Before and After Series supporting Habitat for Humanity. We have some SUPER amazing co-hosts this year, so stay tuned for more details. This past week we announced the winner of the $100 Home Depot Gift Card – congrats to Naomi M! Also, be sure to... Keep reading...
Fabulous Painted Numbers on Furniture from theDIYvillage
I may be a little obsessed with painted numbers on furniture like this chair from theDIYvillage, and Jacque was kind enough to stop by and share it with us! Jacque is one of my favorite DIY gals and I am often inspired by her, so if you find yourself in the same boat, you can also follow her on Facebook and Pinterest.Hey everyone! I’m Jacque, and I am one half of a husband and wife DIY team! I DIY and blog with my husband Matt over at theDIYvillage! I am so excited to be with you all today to share with you one of my favorite thrift... Keep reading...
Family Masterpieces: Our Art Wall for Kids
Everyone needs their own art wall for kids to display their masterpieces. Sure, they aren’t masterpieces to everyone else, but they definitely are to us. Yeah, we love the scribbles, the words no one can read but us, the excess of pink and purple, the crusted boogers in the lower corner…we love it all. Slowly our art wall has grown. At first, we just hung the pictures (ahem, I mean, masterpieces) on the fridge. That got old pretty quick. Between the alphabet magnets, barnyard animals magnets, and all the art work, it looks... Keep reading...
The Humble Brag: Link Party #34
Welcome back to the Humble Brag, the weekly link party where we brag on you. Each week we feature some of our favorite projects, recipes, and ideas while also giving away free ad space to one random, lucky winner. We also pin all our features and share lots on Facebook and G+! Thanks so much for partying and stopping by for some inspiration! In case you missed it this past week, we selected the winner for our boxed wine holder – congrats to Jen! And we started a new giveaway, a $100 Home Depot gift card! I’m not giving them... Keep reading...
Chalk Paint Tutorial: Our Dramatic Chair Makeover!
This has been a project long in the works, and I am so excited to finally share with you my Chalk Paint Tutorial: how I gave some old chairs a dramatic new look!Remember a few months ago when Ethan’s aunt and uncle gave us a bunch of family heirlooms, like a 48 star American flag, an antique dresser for Lucy’s room, and the secretary desk that is currently in our dining room? Well, we also were passed six beautiful dining chairs that were built by Ethan’s grandfather!When we got the chairs, they needed some serious... Keep reading...
Home Depot Gift Card Giveaway: Sponsored Post
We’ve been giving away a lot on the blog recently, but here’s a goodie that everyone can enjoy – a $100 Home Depot Gift Card giveaway, sponsored by Home Depot!! woot woot. Make sure and scroll to the bottom to enter! Do-It-Herself Workshop: Succulents! Last Thursday, Home Depot’s across the country taught women (and some men too) how to make your own succulent garden inspired by Pinterest at the Do-It-Herself Workshop. I helped co-lead at our local HD and had a super fun time! We had a great turn-out and got lots... Keep reading...
The Humble Brag: Link Party #33
Welcome back to The Humble Brag: Link Party #33, the link party were we brag on you! Each week, we select one random winner to receive free ad space! We also pin all our features and share lots on G+ and FB! I’m super excited to announce we are giving away a Boxed Wine holder, made special by me and Ethan! Even if you don’t drink wine, it makes for a great gift or party accessory, so be sure to enter and tell your friends!Some Bragworthy Link Party Projects Last week, we had 91 fabulous link up and I was completely overwhelmed... Keep reading...
DIY Wine Box
I don’t know about you, but I like my wine in a box. I like it even better when it has a pretty DIY wine box to help class-it-up on my counter. Can I get an “amen!” I realize boxed wine is for the lushes, or maybe just us cheap-skates, but I love me some boxed wine. Ethan came up with this idea after several parties when I poured boxed wine into a glass carafe to hide the cheap, gaudy nature of my wine. This idea was the birth of a whole new love and appreciation for Ethan!The first boxed wine holder Ethan made was... Keep reading...
Craft Lightning: Simple Herb Garden
Welcome to the Better Half as we join in the Craft Lightning fun by making a super quick and simple herb garden! If you love crafts but don’t have a ton of time, also be sure to check out more of our fabulous 5 Minutes or Less Crafts, like easy succulent gardens and apothecary jars.I’ve been toying with the idea of a herb garden for a while. Ethan built a planter and herb garden for my mom last year and I have been itching for my own ever since. But, we’ve been so busy with other projects, I didn’t have the time... Keep reading...
The Humble Brag: Link Party #32
It’s almost Friday, and that means it’s time for another fabulous Humble Brag, the link party were we brag on you! Each week, we select one random winner to receive free ad space! We also pin all our features and share lots on G+ and FB! In case you missed it, I shared 25 awesome glass paint projects from around the web, including several of my own. I also announced how you can get this mug I painted and some AWESOME DecoArt glass paint pens.Some Bragworthy Projects Thanks so much for all the wonderful projects you linked... Keep reading...
25 Fabulous Glass Painting Ideas
Do you need some fabulous glass painting ideas for all those random vases or dollar store glassware you have lying in wait? I certainly did! Fortunately, my bloggy BFF, Liz from Naptime Decorator made glass painting the focus of this month’s Craft Night. Be sure to check out all the amazing glass paint projects that were made. Below are a few of my faves and a few of my own! Plus, I’ve added a glass paint kit and hand-painted “tea time” mug to our Rewards Center to get you started. You can find details at the end... Keep reading...
Mother’s Day Craft for Kids and GIVEAWAY!
Need a fabulously easy and sweet Mother’s Day craft for kids…plus a little extra gift money for your mom (or yourself!)?? Look no further! First up, find out how Izzie made an adorable bouquet of paper flowers. Second, enter to win a $300 Visa Gift Card!! woot woot.Paper Bouquet CraftNot sure if I have shared this before, but the first Tuesday of the month, I go with a group on moms and toddlers to our local senior center to do a craft and sing some songs. It is a sweet sweet time for all of us – the seniors love... Keep reading...
The Humble Brag: Link Party #31
Welcome back to another fabulous Humble Brag, the link party were we brag on you! Each week, we select one random winner to receive free ad space! We also pin all our features and share lots on G+ and FB! This has been a week for succulents for me at the The Better Half, which is surprising since I hate gardening. Hate may be too strong of a word – it just feels never-ending. Stop by and see my hanging succulent terrarium and 3 easy succulent garden ideas!Some Bragworthy Projects Thanks so much for all the wonderful projects you... Keep reading...
