Archives for April 2014

All Things Thursday #42 Features

April 30, 2014 by Fotini Filed Under: all things thursday, all things thursday features, diy, Pinterest, recipes, Spring 1 Comment

Hello there and welcome! Thank you to everyone who linked up to the party last week! Did you get the chance to check out the “news” shared at last weeks party from All Things With Purpose blog? I was invited to join the hop last June, and it’s been great fun, but the girls have decided instead of doing a blog hop, they would like to stick to a link party solely on their blog. With that being said, tonight’s party is the last of our All Things Thursday blog hops! I’m sad to see it go, but great things lie ahead!

Here’s a few of my favorites from last week’s party!

Faux Succulent Dachshund Planter from Learning, Creating, Living

Masterpiece Monday from Boogieboard Cottage

Trendy Burlap Tote from The Casual Craftlete

Shrimp and Asparagus Stir Fry with Lemon from Home Cooking Memories

Chopped Asian Chicken Salad with Ginger Chili Lime Dressing from A Dash of Sanity

Ricotta Cheesecake from Dieters Downfall

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Sun Hat Spring Wreath

April 28, 2014 by Fotini Filed Under: crafts, diy, gift, home decor, Mother's Day, Pinterest, Spring, Spring wreath, Summer wreath, wreath 9 Comments

I think it’s confirmed, I have a serious addiction to creating wreaths for my front door! I find so much enjoyment doing it and it’s a great way for me to embellish my creativity! The wreath I’m going to share with you today is a simple, yet super adorable Spring/Summer time wreath for the front door! Just in time for you to make on for yourself and for those special Mom’s in your life! These would make a great Mother’s Day gift!

I spotted a simple, straw sun hate while at Michael’s on day. I snatched it up with every intention of turning it into some sort of wreath for the door. While at Michael’s I also glanced at the faux flowers. I opted for a gorgeous, full peony bloom (two stems). Once I was home I simply popped off the heads of the flowers and glued them to the hat using my hot glue gun. I made a sweet little bow using polka- dot burlap ribbon I already had, and glue it into place as well. I took a piece of jute creating a loop and glued it to the back of the hat so it can effortlessly hang on the door hook. And that is it! Can you believe how simple this darling project is? As I suggested earlier, they would make great little gifts for Mother’s Day, and that just might be what I will be giving this year 😉

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Fab Pins of the Week

April 25, 2014 by Fotini Filed Under: fab pins of the week, home, home decor, Pinterest, Spring 1 Comment

Hello beautiful and Happy Friday!! I couldn’t be more excited that the weekend is finally here! It’s been a beautiful week here in Ohio and hoping the weather sticks around for good! My flowers have begun to bloom in my yard and make me smile every time I see them! Are your flowers blooming?

Now that Easter is over and the bunny decor is put away, here’s what’s been inspiring me!

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All Things Thursday Blog Hop #42

April 24, 2014 by Fotini Filed Under: all things thursday, all things thursday blog hop, diy, recipes, Spring 2 Comments

Hello there and welcome! It is such a pleasure to have you here today 🙂 I had such a busy week last week preparing for Easter! I took a little break from blogging the last few days, so I don’t have much to share with you all this week! But, I can’t wait to get this party started! Please be sure to check out the fabulous features from last week’s party here!
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All Things Thursday #41 Features

April 23, 2014 by Fotini Filed Under: all things thursday features, diy, Mother's Day, Pinterest, recipes, Spring Leave a Comment

Thank you to everyone who linked up at the party last week! I enjoy spending the evening checking out your projects and recipes!! Today I’m sharing a few of my favorites!

How to Plant a Birdcage from Pink Polka Dot Creations

Patchwork Peter Rabbit from The Crafty Quilter

Lego Storage Bags from Diana Rambles

Buffalo Chicken Salad from Place of my Taste

Mini Cookie Crowns from The Cookie Puzzle

Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Pie from Growing Up Gabel

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Fab Pins of the Week

April 18, 2014 by Fotini Filed Under: diy, Easter, Easter eggs, fab pins of the week, Pinterest 3 Comments

Yippee it’s Friday!! I am super excited for the weekend! Our weekend is going to be full of Easter Egg hunts, spending time with family, good food, laughs and memory making! I just can’t wait! We are hosting Easter Dinner Sunday; do you host dinner?

This week’s fab pins are none other than gorgeous Easter inspirations! If you haven’t colored eggs with the kids yet, I have no doubt that you will get inspired by the ones below!

I hope you have a very Happy Easter!

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All Things Thursday #40 Features

April 16, 2014 by Fotini Filed Under: diy, Easter, Pinterest, recipes, Spring 2 Comments

Welcome! Thank you to everyone who linked up at our party last week! There is so much creativity going on out there, I just love it! Today I have the great pleasure of sharing a few of my favorites with you! I hope you enjoy!

White Buffet from Attic Angel

$3 Fabric Napkins to PomPom Pillow from View from the Fridge

Downloads from Kraft & Mint

Retired Garden Shoe Planters from Garden Up green

Pecan Pie Pancakes from The Egg Farm

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Bunny on the Front Porch

April 14, 2014 by Fotini Filed Under: diy, Easter, front porch decor, home 3 Comments

When I was a little girl I distinctly remember a life size bunny that my Nana would always have on the front porch at Easter time. When I grew up and had my own children, my Nana gave me that bunny! I have to admit, the last few years it’s been sitting in the back of the basement because I felt it just didn’t “fit” in with my Easter decor. So, this year I decided to change that and give this memorable bunny a makeover!

I started by covering him with a coat of Country Chic Paint in Cheesecake. I did two coats to cover the existing designs that were there. I love this paint and can’t wait to use it again! It coats wood so amazingly! I let the piece dry overnight. The next morning I grabbed a pencil and begin to trace out a new face and “welcome” sign. One thing I wish I would of payed more attention to was the detail of his face, because it was so cute before! But, I am happy with how it turned out! Next, I grabbed my acrylic paint in navy, black and pink and began to bring this bunny back to life! Lastly, I embellished his next with a sweet quatrafoil gray and white ribbon.

My kids just love it and that’s all that matters to me! We have enjoyed having the bunny on the porch this Easter, and will enjoy it for many more Easter’s to come!

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All Things Thursday Blog Hop #40

April 10, 2014 by Fotini Filed Under: all things thursday, all things thursday blog hop, diy, Easter, recipes, Spring 2 Comments

Hey, hey party people! Welcome to this week’s All Things Thursday blog hop #40! I’m so happy to have you here and can’t wait to see what you’ve been working on this week!
I’m sharing some of my favorites from last week’s party here , so be sure to check those out!
Here’s what I’ve been up to this week:

Fab Pins of the Week

Here Comes Peter Cottontail!

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April Showers Cash Giveaway!!

April 9, 2014 by Fotini Filed Under: April, cash giveaway, giveaway, Spring Leave a Comment

April showers bring May flowers, right? There’s also one more thing it brings… CASH! Well, not really, actually just a cash giveaway, but how awesome is that! I’ve teamed up with some other lovely ladies to make the giveaway possible! Wishing everyone who enters good luck!

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