fun finds: valentine's day gifts for the home

valentine's day is around the corner. above are my favorite fun finds for the home from my *favorite* shopping place, etsy. the links to the listings are below. enjoy! xo

1. industrial hugs and kisses xo

2. i belong with you tea towel

3. ooh la la recycled felt applique pillow

4. valentine's day tea towel

5. vintage hearts tea or coffee cups

6. xo sign

7. couples personalized blanket

8. mr. & mrs. mug rugs

9. xo lighted metal marquee

friday fun finds: 4th of july patriotic decorations and goodies

ready for the 4th? we are loving all of this patriotic inspired goodness..... enjoy! 

american flag pillow cover -- $39.50

scrap banner -- $12

adirondack chairs -- $249

diy printable party package -- $8

american flag table runner -- $69.00

headband -- $5.95

paper garland -- $12

wooden ice cream spoons -- $8

diy placemat pillows

my kids destroy my pillows. i've washed my decorative pillows so many times that they have completely lost their original color. the edges are frayed and they are definitely in need of a proper burial. i have a hard time, however, purchasing expensive pillow shams or new decorative pillows knowing that my life is currently filled with five young kids in the house.

i spend a lot of time wandering the aisles of target...usually just as a way to kill some time and get the kids out of the house (and get a starbucks while i'm at it.) during one of these trips, i happened by the table linen section of target and noticed a place mat that i really liked. it matched my living room colors perfectly and would go fine in my kitchen as well but place mats are not practical for my kitchen. after i looked further, i noticed the place mat had a back lining and i figured it could be made into a pillow with very little work whatsoever. so, in about 30 minutes, it went from a $4.00 place mat to a $6.00 pillow ($2.00 for the batting inside). now that's an investment i can handle.

here's how to do it:

find a place mat you like. it is easiest if it has a backing already sewn in.

you'll also need some type of batting. i found this for $2.00 at hobby lobby.

rip out a section of the seam. make the hole big enough to easily stuff in the batting.

stuff the pillow with the "fiberfill" 

once the "pillow" is completely filled, use matching thread to re-stitch up the opening. i also tied the thread i had pulled out to make my opening to make sure the pillow stayed closed. 

that's it! quick, easy and super cheap. if the kids ruin it, i'm only out six dollars. that i can handle. 

friday fun finds: fabulous throw pillows

if you are thinking of redecorating or just need a change--- buy some throw pillows! throw pillows are an easy way to change the look and feel of a room without breaking the bank....plus, they are a fun way to show off your personality. here are a few of my favorites. enjoy!

yellow gotcha pillow cover-- $16.95

girl and boy pillows--$22

amy butler chinese lanterns throw pillow--$25

personalized burlap pillow cover--$25

imperial trellis designer pillow cover--$80

baby silhouette/name pillow--$32

scrabble letter--$31.50

amy butler pillow set-- $45.95

friday fun finds: favorite christmas decorations

anyone else as excited as i am about decorating for the holidays? truly my favorite time of the year. here are my favorite christmas decorations of the season---enjoy!

beaded leaf jewel skirt

santa mugs

red plaid pillow cover

santa cookie jar

st nicholas giclee print

12 days of christmas ornaments

jumbo santa growth chart

fresh cedar alphabet wreath

grinch christmas words holiday decal

friday fun finds: custom crafts with your kiddos original art

i love the idea of creating lasting pieces from my child's artwork and be able to capture this moment in time in his creativity.

i am in love with all of the possibilities that i found and now the hardest part is deciding which one (or two) i want! which is your favorite?

custom embroidered pillow cover--$175

silver key chain or charm--$200

baby onesie--great gift from older brother/sister to new sibling--$33

key chain--$75

cuff links--$12.50

dinner plate--$49

embroidered wall hanging--$49

custom creature--$20

silver bracelet--$105

10 note cards--$30

pendant necklace--$20

embroidered pillow--$50

artwork cuff--$120

friday fun finds: woooooo else loves owls?

okay, i know what you are saying to yourself.....another bird? yes, i realize that it was a peacock obsession just a few weeks ago in "friday fun finds".........how can you resist owls?! so stinkin' cute! 

enjoy!

owl pillow--$30

love on the dance floor-8 x 8 original painting on canvas--$35

felt owl clippie--$3.25

owl bookplate rubber stamp--$12

curious owl necklace--$28

owl hat--$24.95