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Herringbone Brick Patterned Art DIY

Published on February 21, 2014January 24, 2017 by juliavalley23 Comments

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Buying a huge canvas on a whim at a craft store was something I had always wanted to do. So I did it!… and then I had no idea what to paint. Such a large surface was slightly intimidating, though I really needed artwork to go above the couch. And so began the ever enticing, and always addicting, Pinterest filled afternoon. I found this great painting that looked so amazing and it was listed as a DIY, but it turned out to be something you could purchase and there were no instructions for creating it. Booooo! Continue reading “Herringbone Brick Patterned Art DIY” →

Jewelry On Display

Published on February 6, 2014January 24, 2017 by juliavalley1 Comment

My bulletin board was something of a travesty, holding a couple of ticket stubs and a coupon to get my oil changed. My necklaces were also quite the mess. Shoved into an organizer 3 per compartment, they didn’t stay as arranged as one would hope… Continue reading “Jewelry On Display” →

Kitchen Pun Fun

Published on January 31, 2014January 24, 2017 by juliavalley1 Comment

I love a good pun, especially in the kitchen! I was stumbling around Pinterest on a rainy afternoon and found these adorable printouts! They were posted on another blog called Over the Big Moon. Continue reading “Kitchen Pun Fun” →

DIY Curtains Sewing Tutorial

Published on January 26, 2014November 21, 2019 by juliavalley1 Comment

Apartment living can be drab at times. Because you can’t paint your walls and you have very little space, the easiest way to add color to a bedroom is with a fun set of sheets or curtains. Megan was having a rough time finding curtains she loved…and I thought, why couldn’t I make some? Fabric stores have so many more choices in color and pattern to choose from, and most times are much cheaper. Who doesn’t love that? Continue reading “DIY Curtains Sewing Tutorial” →

Chocolate Covered Strawberry Love

Published on January 23, 2014January 24, 2017 by juliavalley5 Comments

So Valentine’s Day is around the corner and you’re looking for something sweet for that special someone in your life? You also aren’t looking to sell your kidneys after already spending all that cash during the holidays? Homemade gifts are the way to go, and nothing could be more delicious, impressive, and secretly easy to make than these chocolate covered strawberries. Continue reading “Chocolate Covered Strawberry Love” →

Funeral Cake Recipe: The bundt pan’s death wish

Published on January 17, 2014October 26, 2016 by juliavalley10 Comments

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How many bakers in their 20s own a bundt? Shockingly, the art of using bundt pans was lost somewhere between frightening jello molds and fruit cakes back in the day… But there’s a reason to bring this old-fashioned cake pan back: Funeral Cake. Truth is, people will die (hehehe) for this easy to make and surprisingly delicious cake. Continue reading “Funeral Cake Recipe: The bundt pan’s death wish” →

Mango Salsa Recipe

Published on January 11, 2014October 26, 2016 by juliavalley1 Comment

Winter blues got you down? Spice things up with a fiesta! This mango salsa is a fresh and festive dish that changes things up from the old traditional tomato recipe. P.S. It’s also dairy and gluten free! Continue reading “Mango Salsa Recipe” →

Paper Flowers – Inexpensive and Expressive!

Published on January 5, 2014January 24, 2017 by juliavalley3 Comments

When we moved into our new apartment, Megan and I had little to no décor to accent the place. Having not started work, the budget was low and the urge for crafting was high… or at least for me it was. What better than an afternoon of crafting and tea? We set to work making these adorable flowers that pop off the wall and really bring some fun to a boring white space. Costing approximately 50 cents a pop, they were definitely on par with the budget decorations. Continue reading “Paper Flowers – Inexpensive and Expressive!” →