Fabulous Fun Finds...

I know it has been a while, I have been a little distracted. We are going to lanch our frame company in a few weeks called Olive Avenue Frame Company and it is consuming most of my time. I didn't know starting a business would be so much work. Back to the blog, I found a new blog everyone has to check out. This blog gives stuff away! They feature cool products and then do give aways. I hope to have our frames on this site one day soon!

http://www.fabulousfunfinds.com/

A new find...

I came across this site when looking for design ideas. It is called Spoonflower, http://www.spoonflower.com/ One this site you can shop for fabric, my Grandmother would be so proud, and two you can design your own fabric. How cool! Check it out! I have two pillow forms sitting in my sewing area that still have the plastic around them- I better order some fabric and get going. I did make a large table square the other day with the help of my 2 year old. He likes to push the foot feet like it is a race car- watch out fingers!

Free, Free, Free for Halloween...

Check out these great free printables for Halloween! Add a white frame and there is your decoration. The best thing of all is the designer is from Detroit Lakes, MN near my home town of New York Mils, MN. All you have to do is go to Face Book, find Summit Avenue Design. Like their page and click on the free download button on the left. Download and you are done!

Halloween Decore...

I decided to spruce up the house for Halloween. I the best part it was under $20 to do so! The vase was a find at a Goodwill, I used a little painters tape and spray painted the black stripes. The branches I had and used some blaze orange to make them a little more festive, the sign was a purchase from The Mouse in The Corner Shop http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Mouse-in-the-Corner-Shop/140991702618106, and the lantern I had. The cobweb was $1, the banner was $2.50 at Target. My little man and I had fun putting this together.

Amazing finish...

Check out this before and after of a dresser. It is amazing how you can find an old piece and turn it into such a gem. The top was done with stain, but Home Depot has a new kit that is super cool! You can can refinish wood with out stripping or sanding. The kit is on the spendy side but does an entire kitchen worth of cabinets. For this project you could use the kit to do the top and paint the bottom part of this dresser.

Love this site!

I love http://www.picnik.com/ if you have not heard of it, it is super cool. It is like a one click Photoshop that anyone can use. I like to for the college tool- you can group different configurations together to make a cool image. I did this one of my son. Check out this site!

A quote I love...

“Promise me you'll always remember: You're braver than you believe, and stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think.

~~ A. A. Milne (Christoper Robin to Pooh)

Sticks and Stones

I am back, I decided to start blogging again. I love DIY projects so I will start to post more about mine. Here is a neat nursery idea, using a branch to hang clothes or really anything. This is by a blog called The Happy Home http://thehappyhomeblog.com/?p=3041

Only a dream...

I have always wanted a room in my house that is my own. Like a man cave but more of a girly woman cave. Since I live with all boys- even the dog is a boy I wish I had something that I could call my own. Well my husband would say the entire house is my own since I love to decorate but wouldn't this be cool? A little house that is so girly that you and your friends could hang out there for an afternoon. My dream day in this house would be waking up at noon, eating breakfast since that is my fav meal! then reading magazines and watching The Real Housewives shows all day. I would invite my good friends over to hang with and then turn in early for the night. The only bad thing is I would miss my son and husband terribly so this would be only a day vacation for me. But isn't this cute! I found another blog I love, it is called http://urbanfarmgirlandco.blogspot.com/ Check it out.

Neat summer ideas

I often search this site for cute ideas when throwing a party. The site is called The Hostess with the Mostess. You can find ideas from baby showers to summer BBQ's and they offer free printables, who doesn't love free. I am all about branding your event, it ties everything from the bottled water to the chili dog toppings together. The Hostess site does a great job of showing examples. This doesn't have to be expensive, all you need is paper and your home computer.

http://www.hostessblog.com/

Creative Ideas

To my crafty friends looking for the next cute idea and ways to save Mother Earth. I came across a blog called Creature Comforts. This site has neat fashion ideas, ideas for your home and free printable items! Who doesn't love free! I just sent a co-worker that is having a baby shower this weekend an idea to use white coffee filters to make a huge pom type flower. This site is awesome!

www.creaturecomfortsblog.com

Cute Bar Idea

I love this bar! The bad thing about having storage on the side of counter is that you can't see it, but not with this design. Now you can see it. I found this on Etsy.

http://www.etsy.com/listing/62301301/bar-and-extension-table?ref=fp_treasury_3

wall ideas

Searching for cute wall ideas for my office, I love canvas prints and stand outs. I feel like my house is a shrine to my son which is fine as along as people don't mind that is what they get to look at when entering my house. Check out tarawhintey.com

Welcome to a new, unique place to find reviews on favorite things. I want to share my experiences with you all from starting a photography business and learning a lot to redoing furniture. Here you will find product reviews of my favorite things, tips and ticks for your home since I love to decorate but don't have much time to, favorite recipes and much more! Please feel free to share your favorites with me too, email ericamartindesigns@gmail.com

Enjoy!