Create your own vintage style denim tote bag in minutes from a pair of old wide leg jeans. Here's the simple step by step DIY. So easy! A little over a month ago, the upcycling craft bug bit me. It happens every few months. While, I love decorating and feathering my nest, every now and then, I need a hands-on creative fix. Sewing, painting, decoupage...but I especially enjoy the challenge of turning something old into something new. Those trash to treasure, before and afters are my all time favorite.

I've always adored a little sparkle. Whether it's on my finger, around my wrist or holding flowers on the kitchen table. Sparkle make me smile. So I guess it's kind of odd that when I chose the hardware in the kitchen, all those years ago, I picked matte finishes. It was very out of character.

Looking for a super sweet, non dairy, chocolate covered frozen fruity treat? Well, today, I have a fun one for you. Lately, whenever I ask what everyone wants from the grocery store, my daughter yells out, Frozen peaches ! Get two or three bags. At first, her request kind of threw me, since she'd never ever asked for them before. For smoothies ?   I asked, even though she was wasn't a huge smoothie drinker.  But, honestly, I couldn't fathom what else she might be making with them.

I'm a huge fan of DIY. There's a joy in creating the decor I pepper around my home. However, sometimes I do buy, instead of crafting things from scratch or upcycling something old. Here's a case in point. A few weeks ago, I was driving through town when I noticed the most spectacular home. It was a large white farmhouse, with black shutters and the most stunning white tulip wreath hanging on the front door. It was so good, I had to turn around. I'm not kidding. The view was that striking.

Hello friends! I can't believe it's been two weeks since I've popped in to share. Where does the time go? Now you might think I've been spending my time at the beach, rather than online. And you'd be half right.