Category Archives: DIY

Suddenly Inspired / Polyvore

Me & Lindye had a lot of fun filming this latest episode of Suddenly Inspired. Polyvore – has become one of our new FAV sites! You can create custom collages using actual merchandise & products you find online! The Polyvore site is extremely helpful in creating inspiration boards for your wedding because each image saves...

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How to Hair-do

Lately I have had some ladies write in asking me how I do my hair. To be honest, I don’t feel like I’m much of a hair wizard. At all. In fact, much of my life has been spent fighting my hair. In junior high I went through some terrible hair phases & have learned...

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Suddenly Inspired / Fresh Coffee Body Scrub

This fresh coffee body scrub will leave your skin smooth, refreshed, and wedding day ready! Makes great gifts too, so just add your own designer’s touch. Watch this body scrub episode and become “mad scientists” with Lindye and I!

Suddenly Inspired | Fresh Coffee Body Scrub from Lindye Galloway on...

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Suddenly Inspired on Wedding Chicks!

Exciting news! The show, Suddenly Inspired, that I co-host with Lindye Galloway was featured on Wedding Chicks this week! You won’t want to miss this episode – DIY placemats that you can incorporate into your wedding – or use at home! Be sure to stop by the Wedding Chicks to see additional photos & leave...

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Fresh Coffee Body Scrub. DIY.

Last year, while I worked at a spa – I tried this amazing body scrub by Red Flower’s Hammam line called the”Lemon coffee blossom olive stone scrub.” I LOVED how energizing the coffee in the scrub was & how it made my skin SO soft. With only a little of the Red Flower scrub left...

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Balboa Island Tresures.

This Saturday, my neighbor Lydia & I vowed to wake up at 6am and conquer the much anticipated Balboa Island garage sale. I went to bed early & work up bright eyed & bushy tailed. We started our morning off with a quick trip to Starbucks & some fresh baked treats from the Cinnamon Roll...

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Fabric Inspiration

My neighbor Lydia turned me on to this easy wall art idea! It works great for a combination of spaces & won’t put your decorating budget over the edge! Below is a little step-by-step tutorial for you to try at home!

What you’ll need: Embroidery hoop(s) (They come in a variety of sizes & are usually...

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Newport Porch Revamp

The much anticipated Sweet Tea Porch is finished! Since we moved in, Troy & I have been coveting a front porch where we can drink our morning coffee, work on our lap tops, and of course people watch. Before we were able to get started, we had to take care of some business in the...

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Recycled DIY

A couple of weeks ago, my sister posted one of the easiest DIY projects you’ll ever do! A great piece of fabric art that can compliment any room. I loved her choice of fabric (below) & not so perfect approach. All you need are some fabric scarps, string, an empty frame & a little inspiration.

Here...

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Snail Mail Surprise

Yesterday I had a day. The beginnings of a sore throat, long lines at the DMV, & the need for an extra dose of patience everywhere I went – which I didn’t have. Ever had one of those days where everything just takes forever? When all the traffic lights are red & customer service seems...

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{Industrial Elegance}

One of my best friends, Lindye Galloway Events asked me to design a table scape with her for the Utterly Engaged New Years party. Sixteen teams contested in the “modern” themed challenge. Each team was given a budget of $150 for the centerpiece which had to be made of industrial materials, paper or fabric as...

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A Lucky Breakfast

In honor of St. Patrick’s Day, I thought I would share a fun cereal idea to start off your day! A great way to celebrate the Irish & surprise your family, roommates, or maybe just yourself!!
What you’ll need : Milk, Green food coloring, lucky charms. cereal bowl + spoon
Add a few drops of green food...

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