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...
Three Easy Succulent Garden Ideas
I guess I’ve gone a bit crazy with succulent garden ideas since Home Depot asked me to participate in their Pinterest Inspired Succulent Garden DIH workshop! On Tuesday, you may have seen my fabulous succulent terrarium I made using poplar wood and a mason jar. I had some succulents left over and just couldn’t stop myself, so I made three more easy succulent gardens that each only took 5 minutes or less to make! Let me know which is your favorite. Birdcage Succulent Garden I had this idea in the back of my mind for a while... Keep reading...
Hanging Succulent Garden / Terrarium
I know, you are shocked to see me blogging about a succulent garden wall hanging…really a mason jar terrarium. I’m pretty shocked myself. Kim is our resident gardener and I prefer my plants to be of the plastic variety. Its pretty hard to kill a plastic plant, although if anyone could do it, it would be me and my girls! I gave gardening a try a few weeks ago when I was asked to partner with Home Depot on their Do-It-Herself Workshop: Succulent Gardens Inspired by Pinterest. In addition to sharing this succulent garden... Keep reading...
The Humble Brag: Link Party #30
Welcome back to another fabulous Humble Brag. Thanks for linking up and letting us 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! First off, Happy Birthday to my fabulous hubby, Ethan! Today is his 30th birthday and its our 30th link party! woot woot! Ethan is a loving husband, kind and gentle (and goofy) father, and a super hard-working business partner. I could not be more blessed! If you get a chance, hop over to One Project Closer and give him... Keep reading...
Partnering with Home Depot on Succulent Gardens!
I have never been more excited to announce my sponsored partnership with Home Depot and their Do-It-Herself Workshops! Seriously, its like a dream come true! I’ll be sure to keep you in the loop over the next month, but I wanted to give you the advanced scoop on all the fun stuff I will be doing with Home Depot. Do-It-Herself Workshops Have you heard of the Do-It-Herself Workshops? They are WAY cool! These FREE weekly workshops are a great way to get step-by-step instructions and hands on experience learning to do basic repairs... Keep reading...
Jocie in the Bloglight!
I was recently selected to be in the “bloglight” by Hometalk (a community of DIYers and bloggers) and was asked to answer a few questions about myself and blogging. Obviously, I was honored and said “yes!” So, in case you had some questions, maybe I’ll answer them here. If not, go ahead and ask some more! Still can’t get enough? Follow me on Facebook, Pinterest, G+, and Hometalk.About Jocie Probably the thing you should know about me first, is my name. It’s really Jocelyn, but I have always... Keep reading...
Reader Rewards – Get Free Stuff for being a FAN!
OPC and The Better Half LOVE to give away free stuff. We often do giveaways on the site and on Facebook. But the easiest and surest way to get free stuff is by joining our rewards program. “What?” you say, “rewards program?” Its pretty simple, really. You sign up for the program, creating a user name and password. Then every time you visit the site (as long as you are signed in), you get points. Every time you comment on a post on OPC or The Better Half, you get MORE points Once you have saved up... Keep reading...
The Humble Brag: Link Party #29
Welcome back to another fabulous Humble Brag. Thanks for linking up and letting us 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! Some Bragworthy Projects Last week, I asked extra nice, saying “pretty please” and you guys were super good to me! Thanks so much for all 90 projects that were shared! THANK YOU!!! Here was a taste… Bright and Colorful Living Room from Meeha MeehaFabulous Dresser Makeover from Liz Marie BlogSpring Mantel from... Keep reading...
My Favorite Desk Accessory: A Hot Glue Gun Holder
Awhile ago I asked Ethan to make me a hot glue gun holder and he made it seem effortless! The glue gun holder has become, by far, my craft desk accessory. It’s not only functional, but super pretty! Be sure to check out Ethan’s original glue gun holder tutorial on the main OPC site for the full details on making your own. Did I mention, I asked Ethan to make me a hot glue gun holder? When Ethan shared this on OPC, some guys wondered why I needed a glue gun holder. To them, maybe it seemed a little excessive…until I... Keep reading...
More Washi Crafts Than You Ever Wanted!
Last month, my Ladies Craft Night with my in-real-life bloggy friend, Liz from Naptime Decorator, was all about Washi Tape! I had not yet bought into the washi tape craze, but I was excited to give it a try. I ended up doing 3 small projects (plus two at home): washi tape mirror, frame, wooden letter, clothes pin art display, and repurposed tin can. In addition to my washi tape crafts, I figured I would also share some of my favorite washi tape crafts I’ve seen around the web!What is Washi Tape? Washi tape has the feel, texture,... Keep reading...
The Humble Brag: Link Party #28
Welcome back to another fabulous Humble Brag. Thanks for linking up and letting us 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! Things have been a little shady in ou house this week…literally. I made over two different light fixtures with new lamp shades! First up was my $30 Chandelier upgrade for my dining room….Next, I recovered a plain shade with fabric, rope, and ribbon for a fabulous new look!Some Bragworthy Projects We had bunches... Keep reading...
{DIY} Challenge Accepted
A month or so ago, I was invited to participate in the WayFair/Hometalk blogger challenge. Our mission was simple, chose one of three WayFair items to makeover: a mirror, shelf, or lampshade. Then, chose one of three themes: geometric pattern, incorporating rope, or black & white. WayFair sent us the product and a $25 gift card to cover supplies…if we chose to accept their challenge.Ethan and I are not ones to walk away from a challenge, especially Ethan. He has been known to do some crazy food challenges, like eat 9 butter... Keep reading...
My Easy and Inexpensive Chandelier Upgrade!
Are you getting tired of hearing about my dining room makeover yet? I might be… Lol. For the last month, I’ve been working super hard on revamping my dining room. The project I have been anticipating the most is my chandelier! Plus, it ended up being one of the cheapest decor item, costing only $30. No lie!My vision for the chandelier actually was born almost 2 years ago when Ethan went to a Shaw/HGTV event and designed a room along with our friend, Carmen at The Decorating Diva. He and Carmen came up with this fabulous drum... Keep reading...
