I am so happy to be finally showing off Annabelle’s nursery! It’s rare that I have a room in the house that is a total blank slate as was the case here. As soon as we found out we were having…
DIY It’s A Girl New Baby Floral Embroidery Hoop Wreath (Tutorial)
In preparing for the arrival of our baby girl this summer, I have been crafting up a storm. One thing I pinned to my pinterest board before I was even pregnant was an “It’s a Girl” wreath. I love having…
DIY Fabric Scrap and Ribbon Nursery Mobile (How To & Supply List)
When planning out Annabelle’s nursery and registering, I searched high and low for a cute mobile to hang over her crib. I wanted something that would tie into the nursery colors and theme, but also provide some visual interest and…
Texas Longhorn Yarn Wreath Tutorial
Yarn wreaths are my new favorite way to adorn my door. They’re quick, cheap and easy to make — the perfect recipe for a holiday wreath. I made my first yarn wreath last year, and have whipped out versions for…
The Perfect Summer Cocktail: Summer Brew
With summer in full swing, it’s prime entertaining season. Summer seems to bring out my inner hostess, and I find myself constantly making excuses to have friends over for parties. A key ingredient in any summer soiree is a delicious,…
Christmas-Inspired Pretzel & Chocolate Button Bites
I try my hardest to not keep candy around the house, but when it comes to Christmas, I simply can’t resist. Hershey’s Kisses, M&Ms, Andes Mints and Reeses Pieces are a few of my favorite treats to keep in the candy jar…
How-To: DIY Vintage Marquee Arrow
Have you seen those adorable vintage marquee signs on Pinterest and Etsy? Well, today I’m going to tell you how to make one! This was a big learning process so bear with me through the details. If you have any…
Red, White and Wine: A Fourth of July Themed Happy Hour
A few years back I hosted a 4th of July themed party for my sorority’s junior alumni group. Our club hosts monthly wine nights, so given the proximity to the Fourth of July, and focus on wine, I decided to…
I Rock a Lot of Polka Dots
Last night I laughed myself to tears watching Fox’s New Girl. Though the show got sort of a slow start, I stuck with it and boy am I glad I did! Something about the episode really struck a chord with…
Pinterest Inspired Ribbon Organizer
I love pinterest. It provides an endless supply of inspiration for just about anything and everything my heart desires! Lately I’ve been trying to stop pinning and start DOING, taking the inspiration I’ve found on pinterest and turning it into…
Building The Ultimate Gingerbread House
Earlier this week I was invited to a Gingerbread class with a friend at the Crescent Hotel. Neither of us really knew what to expect, so when we arrived we were excited to find not only pre-constructed gingerbread houses but also a well stocked…
Ultimate Entertaining Gift Guide: Fab Finds Under $30
This year I’ve been super inspired by all the fabulous gift guides that my favorite bloggers have been posting on their sites and pinterest. I have been running a gift guide series on my work blog, LowerOakLawn.com, and I’ve been…
