Recently I had the pleasure of attending a friend’s baby shower. I debated over what I should give her. I wanted to give her something meaningful that she and her child would enjoy. While pinning the morning away, waiting on my car to be serviced, I came across the most wonderful pin on Pinterest, DIY…
+ = Pinterest Bliss! My friend, Erica, over On Bliss Street, just issued the challenge of the century….Ok a that’s a bit dramatic…Of the YEAR! And I want you all to know I am IN! So On Bliss Street has challenged others to upgrade our space, rooms, by any means necessary at a set…
Let’s be honest, kids are great, but they’re expensive and fragile. Most of us spend a lot of time making sure either our kids don’t break our stuff or, more importantly, our stuff doesn’t break our kids. Unfortunately, with baby-proofing and kid-proofing, we’re also at risk of breaking the bank if we anxiously buy…
One of my favorite decor sites for color inspiration is Decor Pad. I searched it for hours on end in search of the perfect picture that spoke to me. Made me say, “Yes, that’s my kitchen!” But sadly, I didn’t have that aha moment. After many nights of paint in my eyes and hair, the…
Since this month we’re focusing our creativity on the spaces kids inhabit (The Pinterest Room Challenge Room of the Month is the Kids Room), we should probably also take some time to look at how to design a living space that will inspire a child’s creativity. Many people spend countless hours dreaming up and decorating their baby’s…
(New here or missed a post regarding my home remodel? Start HERE.) You know it’s been a while since I’ve updated you on my home remodel and I do apologize. I know where I left off I was trying to figure out how to organize my room and closet, revealing my Bedroom Secrets. And the fact of the matter…
Pinterest Hey everyone, I’m Mandy, and I’m really excited to have the opportunity to write for ToolBox Divas. I’m a lifelong ToolBox Diva and an artist who was fortunate to grow up with a “can-do” attitude that has carried me through today. I honestly believe everyone can accomplish anything with some simple tutorials and some confidence, no need…
As we countdown to Valentine’s Day I thought I’d share a few tips on creating a romantic bedroom through décor and ambiance. I’ll admit I normally don’t get caught up in the festivities of Valentine’s. While I love the flowers, I’ve always seen Valentine’s as a day filled with chocolates and sweets that are not exactly friendly to the…
Decorating doesn’t have to be expensive. When a little creativity, gift wrapping paper and art supplies, you have everything you need to create quick inexpensive wall art. Materials Gift wrapping ($2.99 in the Checkout Aisle @ Homegoods) Scissors Tape Stencils Markers Acrylic paints (Like this: FolkArt Acrylic Paint) Frames (Like these $2 frames from IKEA) Make your gift…
In honor of February’s Pinterest Room of the Month being the Kitchen, I figured I’d kick off the month with a few cleaning tips I picked up and have tried in my kitchen. These deep cleaning tricks and tips are simple and won’t cost much nor take up your entire day to complete. 1. Ovens:…
