DIY--Retro Travel Bag

I have been assembling a collection of sewing projects I'd LOVE to tackle sooner rather than later. One of those is this really chic Retro Travel Bag featured in the latest edition of the AllFreeSewing.com courtesy of Riley Blake Designs Blog. I know so many of you are sewers so I wanted to share this with you in case you are looking for something new and fun for your next Summer project. Get the full instructions here. Pin It

DIY--Recycled Materials Beach Bag

With a week long trip to the beach just around the corner, I've been looking for some ideas on making a cute beach bag. I can never really find what I like (at the right price) so I've really been contemplating  making my own. While I'm not a good sewer, I saw this really cute idea and pattern that I thought I may actually be able to pull off. I wanted to share it with you in case you too, are in need of a super cute, custom beach bag. The pattern and instructions can be found here, courtesy of Found In The Ali Blog. Enjoy!

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Color Inspiration--Fresh Squeezed ORANGE

As with each new season, the arrival of Summer gives us all the chance to add something new to our interiors. I really like the use of bold color and with ORANGE being my favorite, I just had to share this awesome room inspiration.

Some people would be nervous about using orange in a room, but remember that you don't have to paint the walls orange (although I did in my dining room). Why not use it as a quick pick-me-up for your room by introducing it in throw pillows or painted side tables, such as in this room. How refreshing is this room? Just as refreshing as a glass of orange juice. Go, decorate and be BOLD!


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Meet Edwin

The boys, especially Jackson, have been asking begging for a kitty for a very long time. So long, that the name of the kitty comes from a cartoon they really never watch anymore (unlike a little over a year ago when that's the ONLY cartoon they would sit still for). So, we're trying out this kitty--meet Edwin. We adopted him from a friend and are trying him out for a week. If they boys don't keep up their end of the deal, he goes back. He's on "kitty loan", I told them. Wish us (and our lab) luck!

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