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I don’t really need a coat rack like this but for some reason I really want one. Industrial chic at its finest. Source: weekdaycarnival

With an almost two-year long engagement I have found that I have a plenty of time to work on small wedding projects here and there that, if time were limited, would probably fall by the wayside. First, on my list was asking my bridesmaids if they’d stand by my side on the big day. I’m [...]

On Monday night after this post, I gave this surf spray recipe a try and had to report back: success! Those are my beachy waves above, scooped into a high ponytail. I stuck to the recipe for the most part, but opted to use an oil-based leave-in conditioner instead of plain coconut oil and used [...]

I’m still in spending freeze mode, but I’ve been jones-ing for some Bumble and bumble surf spray. Not wanting to shell out $25 I think I might try and concoct my own. This recipe and this recipe seem promising, have any of you ever tried it? I’m hoping this spray will be that little something [...]

I’m kind of crazy about the idea of framing recipe cards from important ladies (or men) in your life and hanging them in the kitchen. And this image keeps popping up on my Pinterest feed so it seems a lot of you are as well! I’ll probably ditch the ribbon for my own space, but [...]

I’ve only had a chance to glance through the latest issue of Rue but I immediately pinned this image from the home tour of Brian Paquette. Don’t you wish you had a stack of those cards to hand out when people get on your nerves? Source: Rue Mag January 2012

Have you wrapped your presents yet? I keep finding stragglers once I think I’ve finally finished. And I just remembered I have a stash of unwrapped presents back in Chicago to handle tomorrow. They just keep appearing! I’m running a bit low on holiday mojo at the moment so those gifts will probably get the [...]

The best part of all the holiday baking, brewing and concocting, in my opinion, is the smell that wafts through the home. For those of you scratching your head for a last minute hostess gift or a friendly neighbor greeting, look no further than Christmas in a Jar. It will leave their house smelling wonderful. [...]

This might be the best idea ever. I give you, S’Meaches. Source: First spotted on That Kind of Woman

I thought this DIY project of an autumn leaf bouquet from Design*Sponge was pretty clever. If nothing else, it’s free so an afternoon spent folding flowers and getting crafty could be quite relaxing. And Lord knows, you’ve probably got enough leaves in your backyard to make a bouquet for each and every one of your [...]