DIY What’s Trendy | DIY Gold Projects

Filed Under: DIY, DIY What's Trendy, Projects

Do you remember a few years back when everyone preferred silver over gold (I was in high school/college). Well, that's not the case anymore!! Gold is BACK and has been for a couple of years now. It still might not be your thing, but I can't seem to get enough of it. So let's continue our series on "DIY What's Trendy"...I thought it would be fun to round-up some of my favorite DIY GOLD projects to share with you. ... Read More about DIY What’s Trendy | DIY Gold Projects

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EASY ENTERTAINING | Cheese Steak Crostini

Filed Under: Entertaining, Projects, Recipes, Seasonal

Unless you are new to my blog, you know I LOVE to entertain!! I have the most fun planning out a theme for a party but it's nice to just have some friends over for game night every now and then. Over the years I have learned a few tricks to EASY entertaining and how NOT to stress out over the small details. One of the easiest and simplest ways to host a large group of people is by making the menu simple. (AND Sam's Club, but more on that later!) I made this "recipe" for cheesesteak crostini ... Read More about EASY ENTERTAINING | Cheese Steak Crostini

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Choosing Paint Colors | House Palette

Filed Under: DIY, Guest posts, Projects

As always, I'm happy to be here with you today on Unexpected Elegance - I always look forward to my monthly visits! Paint colors can be a stressful thing. It's SO hard to know what the color will actually look like on your walls from that tiny little swatch you pick up at the hardware store... When we moved into our home last fall, I decided to keep the walls in our main living areas neutral. Rather then test out new paint colors, I just used what we had in our previous home: Valspar's ... Read More about Choosing Paint Colors | House Palette

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Affordable Back to School Fashion for Moms and Teachers

Filed Under: Fashion, Projects

Just to start things off, I thought I would share a quick and affordable outfit perfect for FALL ...everything is from TARGET!! ***Now I'll give it over to Michele from Imperfectly Wonderful World for more affordable fashion ideas.*** It's that time of the year where most families have prepared to send their children back to school. Summer is over and the new school year is here. As a teacher I love this time of year. I'm excited about buying school supplies, and I get even ... Read More about Affordable Back to School Fashion for Moms and Teachers

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My SECRET Weapon | How to Hang a STRAIGHT Picture

Filed Under: DIY, Lazy DIY, Projects, quick tips, Wall Decor

Back in high school my art teacher always claimed I had a "crooked eye". It's all about perception, right?!? ;) Well I might not be an authority on what is exactly straight but I can definitely tell when a picture is crooked on a wall...and BOY does it bother me!! I have found a super easy and QUICK fix to solving the crooked picture dilemma. Do you remember Sticky Tack? It was popular when I was in middle school and we used it to hang posters on the wall. I know all you teachers out ... Read More about My SECRET Weapon | How to Hang a STRAIGHT Picture

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