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Here's another Teacher Appreciation gift idea...

The Easter Bunny put a treat similar to this in my girls' Easter baskets and shockingly enough, I came across the empty containers on the floor last week.  I had already seen an idea that I wanted to use for Teacher Appreciation and this would be the perfect container.  So, here is another idea using a recycled container.  

Who knew I was so earth friendly?!

"I'd file you under "A" for Awesome!"

I filled the containers with paper shred and 3 bottles of nail polish.  Finished it off with tying a nail file to the handle.  I wrote on the front, "I'd file you under "A" for Awesome!"

 and added her initial on top.

Pretty darn cute, I think!

Teacher Appreciation Week!

I came across this quote the other day while searching for Teacher Appreciation Gift ideas and it just made me laugh.  Sometimes, I stress so much over finding the perfect unique gift for the girls' teachers, I overlook the fact that a gift card is probably the best gift of all!

Of course, I did not follow that advice.   Here is what I sent today...

I saved the strawberry carton from the grocery store last week, gave it a little wash and added some red paper shred and a variety of "Fresh Picked" scents from Bath & Body Works.  

The card reads,

"We couldn't have "picked" a better teacher!"

I'll post another idea tomorrow....

My Favorite Fabric Resourses

It's no secret that I love fabric.  I wanted to share with you some of my favorite "go-to" places around town for fabric and trim.  Check them out and let me know what you think!

http://www.forsythfabrics.com/

https://lsfabrics.com/

Fabric World, Inc.

1555 E Park Place Blvd
Stone Mountain, GA 30087

Ocho, Inc.

Covington, GA

http://www.ohcoinc.com/outlet.html

Upholstered Headboard, of sorts…

A couple weeks ago, “Little E” and “Little H” decided they wanted to have separate bedrooms.  Well actually, “Little E” kicked “Little H” out of their joint abode.  Which landed me in yet another project zone.  I wanted to share this one in particular. 

Upholstered Headboard for “Little E”

It was very simple, inexpensive and only took a couple hours to complete.  Total project was under $25.

I started with a piece of insulation board and cut it to size.  I wanted to add a little shape to it, so we used a salad plate for the curve. 

“Little E” traced around it and I cut the shape out using an razor blade knife.

We flipped the cut out piece over and used it to trace the other side so that they would match.

Voila!  Headboard shape done!

Next, after ironing the fabric, I used double sided carpet tape I had left over from another project to attach the fabric to the headboard.

I saved the curves for last and used hot glue and pins to make sure the fabric was secured.

I’m still working on pillows, lamps and such, but I just couldn’t wait to share!  We decided to add an “E” after I got it upholstered.  Ideally, I would have had it monogrammed before, but “Little E”  just painted a wood letter and we attached it on the front.  What a great helper she was!  Probably why I got this project finished so quickly!

Hope this inspires you!

Katie

For the Love of Bamboo

I’ve been helping a friend redecorate which means lots of time spent on Craigslist.  I can’t say enough what a great resource Craigslist is.  You never know what you’re going to find…

Here is what I came across this morning:

For $240 your could be the proud owner of this bamboo dining set.  It may not look like much now, but what about after a little bit of spray paint, fabric and love…

Don’t need a dining table, use it as a desk

Think that’s nice, wait until you see my next find.  I’ve got to figure out where to put this baby and fast…

You may need to sit down.  Want to know the price?  How about $85 little ones?

Do you really need inspiration for this?  Well, ok…

What’s better than finding treasures like these in the comfort of your home while sipping coffee and eating bonbons? (well, it’s a little early for the bonbons!)

Katie

Today’s Tip

Don’t buy supermarket flowers, go outside and clip 3 different types of greenery in various shades and types.  It lasts longer and is FREE!

Katie

Outdoor Inspiration

I was over at my parent’s house this past weekend doing a little payback for all the work my Dad did on the rental house for us.  My parents are in the home stretch of a backyard renovation.  Some of my best memories growing up took place in this backyard and now I see my own children making memories here too – there’s nothing better!

I don’t have any before shots, but a lot of you reading this spent time here growing up as well and are familiar with the layout.  For those of you who didn’t, the pool area stayed the same.  Mostly the flower beds changed up there.  The main focus was on the side yard.  It was basically a flat, weeded mess.  Well not anymore…

My dad built the retaining wall and laid the flagstone path. 

That’s a vegetable garden top left

My mom’s Confederate Jasmine on the fence is gorgeous and smells great!

Did I mentioned that my parent’s did all the work themselves?!

Katie