Fabulous Peach Slush!

Who isn't loving the abundance of peaches right now?! Try them in this delicious, guilt-free treat! In blender, pulse together:

6 peaches, peeled and cut up

1 can crushed pineapple

1 cup orange juice

2 T sugar

***Add more or less of each ingredient to taste. Pour mixture into baggies and put in freezer. When you want to enjoy, take a baggie out, let it thaw for a little, then fill glass half full with peach mix, half full with lemon-lime soda. (I use Blue Sky, because it is all natural) So yummy!

Spooky and Sparkly!

LOVE this tutorial for "frightfully fun frames" from eighteen25. Glitter adds such a great pop!

The look of fall...

I am most certainly the thrifty type, but if I had $1000 dollars to spend on clothes, these are a few of the beauties I just might splurge on:

I'm in love with the army green/ plum purple colors of this ruffle hoodie.

This Anthro tunic looks so comfy and laid-back, but still in-style and gorgeous. But... who spends $98 on one shirt? Dang.

In style or not, I am LOVING these plaid sanuks. They would be perfect for in-between summer and winter looks, including the tunic from above.

I am a lover of all things animal, so this butterfly cuff is definitely my style. The rainbow patina is gorgeous! Everything from Twisted Silver is as amazing.

Initial in a Frame

Trying to decorate our little home on a budget has helped me be creative and cheap. It is actually quite fun going to D.I finding little treasures-- imagining what they can become! Using initials is popular right now, and I love this trend. We recently painted a coffee table apple green, and I LOVE the color. So, I decided to use it for another project.

I used:

* A $1 frame bought from D.I.

* A wooden block letter from Michaels- $2.99

* One piece of scrapbooking paper in a pattern I liked

* Leftover paint-- (You can by a container of craft paint at any craft store for about $1.50, but I like the finish from a higher quality paint from a hardware store. You can buy a sample container for about $3.00.)

*Glue gun- I have a really cheap one from JoAnns, but it works just great

I gave the frame another coat of white, and painted the L apple green, then sanded each a little to give a more vintage look. I cut the scrapbook paper and a piece of cardboard to fit the frame, stuck it in, and positioned the L where I wanted it. Elsie helped... And here it is finished and sitting on my bookcase. It gives the room a little pop! I love it!

I love this blog!

Some time ago, I came across THIS blog from an awesome woman. She truly is a housewife extraordinare, offering helpful photography and scrapbooking tidbits, as well as giving plenty of how-tos. I LOVE her decorating style-- she definately shows what can be done with a little spray paint and imagination. Her theme is "For the love of sharing good living," and that is exactly what she does. Go check it out!

Easy-Peasy Earring Holder

All of my earrings are much too pretty to be sitting in a box. This cheap, simple holder adds some fun to my dresser! Best of all, it was super cheap to make!
I bought the frame at D.I. for $1, measured the opening, and cut a piece of screen to fit from a ripped one my parents had. Then I hot-glued the screen to the opening. Set it up on a frame holder and...TA-Daa--arrange the collection!

Cute Little Creatures

I sure have a special place in my heart for all things bug-eyed and fuzzy. Check out these unique animal creations--

Although too expensive to give to my daughter to play with, these poofy-haired creations look so much fun. Check out more HERE.

These whimsical paintings are from a woman in Farmington. Wouldn't they look so cute in a child's bedroom? See them all HERE.

I love all of the one-of-a-kind felt animals on THIS site. An extra friend for you to cuddle.

THIS shop has such unique handmade jewelry. Check out the spork necklace-- hilarious!