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March 10, 2016 by Laura Nuss

DIY Bunny Art Project in an hour

DIY Bunny Art Project in an hour

~diy bunny art~ I am so excited to share this easy DIY bunny art project.  I used a bunny silhouette printable to create a template for this diy bunny art! I  included the bunny image printable for you to email to your local printer. I use an office supply printer  copier services  because it costs a couple of dollars to print [Read more…]

February 14, 2016 by Laura Nuss

Valentine’s Day Pillow Cover

Valentine’s Day Pillow Cover

~Happy Valentine’s Day~ You know you have been married 20+ years when you buy each other lamps for Valentine’s Day! I am not a flowers type a girl… perennials yes.. flowers not so much (unless flowers are an “add-on”).  Then flowers are okay for Valentine’s Day! What I am really in love with is my [Read more…]

January 6, 2016 by Laura Nuss

Upcycle Greeting Cards

Upcycle Greeting Cards

Hey!  Today I am sharing a really easy idea that didn’t take much thought, but it took years to actually finish.  Earlier this year I tackled the box of cards in my office. I had 2 boxes of cards, you know the boxed cards craze from the mid- 2000’s. I bought cases of the all occasion [Read more…]

December 20, 2015 by Laura Nuss

Last minute idea for delivering treats to friends & neighbors

Last minute idea for delivering treats to friends & neighbors

HI Everyone- Crazy busy around here! Denver got buried earlier this week with 9″ of snow!  I think it put the entire city into a frenzy judging by the parking lots and highways on Friday!  {One of} the best things about Denver is we can get nine inches of snow followed by 55 degree temps! [Read more…]

December 13, 2015 by Laura Nuss

DIY Flocked Christmas Tree

DIY Flocked Christmas Tree

Hey there- Make sure you read the title correctly or you may be blocking my blog! Kidding! This is an idea I want to  try on a few of my artificial Christmas trees in need of a little personality.  Details and resources are at the end of this post!  I first saw this idea over at  Lovely Etc  last year.  And, by [Read more…]

December 9, 2015 by Laura Nuss

Garland & Staircases

Garland & Staircases

HI everyone- I love fresh garland! Love it! I posted on another idea for garland HERE. Like I put it everywhere in my house- except my staircases.  The issue is I have multiple staircases (I describe my home’s layout as a brownstone in the suburbs).  Here’s a shot from the top floor: So with roughly [Read more…]

December 8, 2015 by Laura Nuss

No Effort Decorating Idea

No Effort Decorating Idea

Hi Everyone- I heard a funny comment by a decorator who said something like, “In the south if it ain’t moving, we monogram it.”  Well here in Colorado I feel the same way about  ribbon! In fact, ribbon is my go-to, no effort decorating idea! I can go from Halloween to Christmas in minutes with ribbon! I stash [Read more…]

December 6, 2015 by Laura Nuss

Easy Monogram Décor Idea

Easy Monogram Décor Idea

HI everyone- Can you believe it’s December? How did this happen?  Here’s a quick and easy monogram décor  idea.  I love monograms!  Like a designer said on the Today Show ” In the south if it ain’t moving we monogram it.”  Well in Colorado if it’s not sunny outside I am in the house crafting!  [Read more…]

November 23, 2015 by Laura Nuss

Pumpkin Spice Cake

Pumpkin Spice Cake

Hi there- Okay I am in love with my pumpkin shaped cake pan.  Last week I showed off this side dish using my cake pan HERE.  I downloaded and pinned a few spice cake recipes, but in the end I used a boxed spice cake mix.  Yes, I am that wife/mom/girl! I don’t know William [Read more…]

November 17, 2015 by Laura Nuss

Favorite Christmas Movies

Favorite Christmas Movies

Hi everyone- I decided to post this a little early given the events around the world. It seemed timely and appropriate to seek comfort and joy  and share of few of my favorite  Christmas movies. These are some of my favorite holiday movies, in no particular order and  but by all means not all of my favorites! ! [Read more…]

November 14, 2015 by Laura Nuss

Amazing Side Dishes for Thanksgiving

Amazing Side Dishes for Thanksgiving

Hi everyone- Here are some great new side dishes and appetizers for Thanksgiving I am sharing from Pinterest! Anyone else ever start a search for one subject or recipe and end up pinning fireplaces? Well, once I get focused I am going to make a few of these  side dishes in the next week to do [Read more…]

November 9, 2015 by Laura Nuss

Falling in Love with Fall

Falling in Love with Fall

With Fall!  Hi everyone!   Thanksgiving is  in 3 weeks!  Crazy. It was just August!  How does Thanksgiving always sneak up on us?  Here’s a few things I’ve been working on at my house for November. I love November! What’s your favorite month of the year? I added a few favorites from online too! Enjoy the [Read more…]

October 25, 2015 by Laura Nuss

Vampire Bloody Donuts

Vampire Bloody Donuts

Okay I am on a donut theme for  party and breakfast ideas. I blame Matthew Mead’s holiday books! I shared one of his other ideas here.  I love his books almost as  much as my weekly issue of People magazine!  These vampire bloody  donuts are a super fun dessert for a party!   I am serving these vampire bloody donuts at [Read more…]

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Homemade Dog Bones

A little free time always benefits my dogs, Owen and Tanner ( Big O and Little T).  Usually, the free time is in the form of an extra walk, but this week with week of rain I decided to make them homemade dog bones!    I did a quick Google search, but some of the ingredients [Read more…]

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