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All Things Thursday Blog Hop #34

February 27, 2014 by Fotini Filed Under: all things thursday, all things thursday blog hop, diy, home decor, Pinterest, recipes, Spring 4 Comments

Hello and welcome!
I’m so pleased to have you here!

I can’t wait to see what you all have been up to this week 🙂

In case you missed it earlier, check out the features from last week’s party here!

I’ve been working on some cute projects for Spring, I can’t wait to share them with you all! Until then, here’s what I’ve been sharing around here this week!

Fab Pins of the Week

DIY Metallic Jewelry Plate

An InLinkz Link-up

Fab Pins of the Week

February 21, 2014 by Fotini Filed Under: fab pins of the week, flowers, home, Pinterest, Spring

Happy Friday!!! I am so thrilled the weekend is here! The last couple of days have really been lovely since the snow has been melting and the temps have been warmer! I am really looking forward to the weekend! With the temps in the mid 50’s, I am just aching for Spring!!

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1. This kitchen is just gorgeous! So beautiful and bright ♥ ♥ Honestly, one of the first things that stuck out to me about this picture was the mix of gold and stainless. I don’t think it looks bad done here at all! I love the chandelier and the gorgeous marble countertops and backsplash!
2. Such a stunning mix of fresh flowers! The perfect tablescape for any Spring or Summer gathering! I love the pops of coral mixed with the natural greens. This would pair perfectly with the adorable new floral decor right now at Target. I shared it earlier on my Facebook page! Are you following along with me on there yet? I would love to have you!
3. I love the idea of using cloches to cover and showcase mini cakes on a dessert table! What a neat concept for either a Wedding or birthday! I, too, love the simplicity of these cakes with bright bloom making them ultra appealing. I just might use this concept for my daughters upcoming birthday!
4. This bedroom is just lovely! It’s feminine yet subtle. The soft hues of pink are what caught my eye right away. I just have the strong desire to decorate one of my rooms with pink. I wish it could be my bedroom, but I’m opting for my office! The tall ceilings in this space are just amazing! So much natural light to enhance those natural color elements!

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DIY Rustic Citronella Candles

June 4, 2013 by Fotini Filed Under: candles, citronella candles, diy, DIY candles, DIY citronella candles, DIY crafts, home decor, rustic candles, Spring, terracotta candles, terracotta pots 25 Comments

Last week I pinned a super cute bunch of mini- candle terracotta pots and I thought something like that would be perfect out on our deck! The picture I had in mind, was different sized pots ranging from large to small, and making them into my own citronella candles. So, that’s exactly what I did 🙂

Here’s what you’re going to need:

terracotta pots ranging in size ( mine were 7,5 & 1.5 inch pots)
patio/outdoor paint
sanding block
dollar store candles or a block of wax from the craft store ( I’ll explain later in the post!)
6 inch wicks
wooden skewers or popsicle sticks
boiling pot and wax pot
citronella and eucalyptus oil
magazine or newspaper as working space

Initially, I went to Michaels and priced out the candle wax and supplies. For 4 pounds of wax was $19.99, 6 inch wicks were $3.99 and the wax pot was $16.99. Despite the fact I had never made candles before, I wasn’t sure I wanted to put out that money incase it didn’t work out. So, I headed home that night empty handed, but determined to find an alternative, and I did! I was talking things over with my husband and he suggested just going to the dollar store and buying a bunch of unscented candles to use for my wax, I would be melting them down anyway! I tell ya, that man is brilliant sometimes 😉 The next morning I scooped up 8 unscented candles from the dollar store. I went back to Michaels and bought the patio paint and wicks. I purchased my pots from Andersons (3 for $3.07!), which was cheaper than Michaels! I didn’t purchase the wax pot in hopes I would find something less expensive or something I already had at home. I opted for an old, small saucepan we hadn’t used in ages.

It was a beautiful day out, so I took the pots onto the deck and began painting them using a small wedge sponge. The patio paint dries really quickly which made it a breeze to get two good coats on all three pots! I let them dry thoroughly in the sun for a bit and then began roughing them up with a low-grain sanding block. I wanted the rustic, worn feel and I think I accomplished it with little effort!

Now onto the candle making… First, fill your boiling pot and bring the water to a slight boil and reduce heat. Add the wax pot and candles. The dollar store candles came wrapped in plastic and with a sticker on the bottom. Simply remove all the wrapping and you can pull the wick out of the bottom and save for a future candle project! While the wax is melting, prep your pots. For the 5 and 1.5 inch pots, I easily hot glued the wicks onto the bottom of the pots covering the drain hole, no problem! The larger 7 inch pot was a little more difficult. I added a small piece of double layered aluminium foil and hot glued into place. Then I glued the wick on the inside of that. I had a little (big) uh-oh moment, so I highly recommend the foil technique on the bottom of all of your pots for coverage! The wax melts rather quickly, less than 10 minutes. Once the majority of your wax has melted, add 10 drops of citronella oil and 5 drops of eucalyptus oil. I rested my pots on magazines incase of any drips or spills. Grab your wooden skewer or popsicle stick and rest your wick on it, and carefully pour your wax in. This can be rather messy without a spouted pot, but I made do! Center your wick and keep it remaining on the skewer until completely dry. Finish for the remaining pots.

I allowed mine about 5-6 hours of drying time. Trim wicks and enjoy!! We tested them out on the front porch this evening and I love them; and they smell sooo much better than the store bought citronella candles!! This is definitely a project I’ll be doing again 🙂

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Teacup Blooms

May 13, 2013 by Fotini Filed Under: diy, flowers, gifts, Mothers Day gifts, Pinterest, simple gifts, Spring, teacup gifts, teacups 3 Comments

I know for me, one of my favorite gifts is one I can continuously enjoy. This year for Mothers Day the kids made and decorated bird houses for our Nana and my mother in law, but I wanted to give a little something special! We were going to be hosting a bbq on Mothers Day and I wanted to have something to give each Mom, so I headed to the local thrift store in search for teacups! I scored 7 di-cut glass cups for $1.49, score!!! Next, I headed for the local garden center in search for flowers! I opted for an eye-catching, small bloom, cockscomb. They were bright, beautiful and dainty enough to fit perfectly into the cup!

To start, add a small amount of soil to the bottom of the cup, remove the flower and roots from container, hold into place and fill with soil. I pressed my down to eliminate loose soil and to keep the plant in place. Water each day, making sure the soil is moist. I sat mine on the kitchen window sill where it will get plenty of sun and I can enjoy it 🙂

For the gifts, I used a small tag and wrote “true love blossoms…”; I hope they enjoy watching this flower bloom all summer long!

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{ Fab Pins of the Week }

March 22, 2013 by Fotini Filed Under: centerpieces, fab pins of the week, flower wreath, Pinterest, Spring, Spring tablescape, tulips Leave a Comment

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1. I have never considered using a piece of timber as a vase for flowers, but this arrangement is stunning! It would be the perfect rustic wedding centerpiece, or a beautiful setting for a outdoor garden party! What do you think?

2. Oh my!! How stinkin’ adorable are these carrot cupcakes? Using a small ice cream cone created the carrot shape! Head over to Hostess With the Mostess for the entire post!

3. How eye-catching is this tulip wreath? It would be the perfect addition for dressing up your door for Spring! Head on over and see how Jacque an theDIY Village creates this stunning arrangement!
4. I absolutely LOVE the pure look of this sophisticated Spring tablescape! Tulips are one of my favorite Spring flowers and they don this table perfectly! Spring over and see how Tonya, from Love Of Family & Home, brings this design to life!

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{ Fab Pins of the Week }

March 1, 2013 by Fotini Filed Under: cookies, Easter, Easter crafts, fashion, kids, Martha Stewart, milk paint, Pinterest, Spring Leave a Comment

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1. How stinkin’ adorable is this Easter Bunny Canvas!! I just LOVE it! This would be such a fun projects to have the kids help with and use their imagination 😉
2. Have you taken part in the latest craze of milk paint yet? I haven’t, but plan to soon! I love the effect it has on furniture. It gives it a nice vintage, worn look and it’s eco-friendly! Visit Martha Stewards website here for a DIY recipe!
3. Loving the relaxed look of this outfit! The mix of neutral tones with the denim and basic tee is the perfect combination for a casual Spring look!!
4. Are these not THE cutest little cookies or what?! Super simple, yet darling! What a fun Spring afternoon with the kiddos! Click here for the recipe!

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{ Fab Pins of the Week }

February 15, 2013 by Fotini Filed Under: blog love, fab pins of the week, flowers, Pinterest, Spring 2 Comments

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1. We will be re-doing our formal dining room furniture this Spring, and it closely resembles this large piece in this photo. I ADORE the two tone, yet sophisticated look of this entire design!!

2. This tub, oh my goodness!!! How absolutely incredible is it? Sure way to add class to any bathroom style!

3. Really loving this combination of mint green, gray and gold! The accessories really make it for me! Love the chunky gold bracelet and necklace!

4. My favorite part about Spring is the gorgeous flowers it entails! What a stunning bouquet of dahlias ranunculus, lisianthus and brunia berries.

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{ Spring Porch Inspiration }

February 11, 2013 by Fotini Filed Under: flowers, porch decor, Spring, Spring 2013, spring porch inspiration 10 Comments

I am so ready for Spring, how about you? Since we got the house in late Spring, I didn’t get the chance to plant in my flower beds last year, so I’m dying to add some color to my yard this year! Not only do I want my yard to be in tip-top shape, I want to create an inviting porch for my guests to enjoy when they arrive! Here’s what I’ve came up with for a little inspiration…

Some of the flowers I plan on planting this year will be dahlias, hydrangeas, and ranunculus. What are your favorite flowers?