A Bit of Bubbly Craft 1. This darling bar of soap is the perfect size to slip into a stocking or small gift bag. The price to create it is even sweeter. A Bit of Bubbly Craft 1 You will need a box of soaps that have sliding cardboard sleeves that surround each bar of soap. (I found a 3 pack for $2.99 at Marshalls.) Cut a strip of sheet music (or scrapbooking paper) to fit the cardboard sleeve and mod podge it right onto the surface. Next, dab a bit of glue on each end of your ... View the Post
Archives for November 2009
Guest Room Transformations
I recently redid our guest room on a very modest budget. I was able to keep the cost under $500 by buying the furniture on Craigslist, waiting for wall paint to go on sale and purchasing drapes at IKEA. Still, all these things put a big dent in my budget. When it came time for pretty little extras I really had to put on my thinking cap. Guest Room Transformations. This is how the high ledge above my closet now looks. Guest Room Transformations Can you believe these are the same ... View the Post
A new guest bedroom for under $500
This past April I wrote a post, on beautiful bedroom spaces that had inspired me to transform the Fashionista's former lime green bedroom into a soothing sanctuary. After determining how I would use the space, I then set a budget and gathered several things stored in my cabinets and closets that I wanted to use in the space. A set of embroidered linens I had rescued and framed were at the top of the pile. They now grace the entry of the guest room and set the tone of the room. A new guest ... View the Post
Meeting Nie Nie and Christian Nielson was Blissful
Last night the Fashionista and I headed out from our home in the Wild West and moseyed on over to Blissfest. No, it wasn't by stagecoach. Meeting Nie Nie and Christian Nielson was Blissful. Meeting Nie Nie and Christian Nielson was Blissful As usual, the delightful Dan and Kristin Alber and their petite posse hosted an amazing event, which this year benefited the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. The Domestic Bliss staff once again created amazing vignettes worthy of a hoot and ... View the Post
Arizona Bloggers Luncheon
On Friday my day began before sunrise. Luckily this pumpkin lit up my sleepy self. Can you tell who it is wishing you a Happy Halloweiner? Arizona Bloggers Luncheon. Arizona Bloggers Luncheon I wanted to get in some last minute studying for a midterm. But I turned in my exam not feeling very confident. Luckily I left school to attend the Arizona Blogger Luncheon. This sweet table setting immediately lifted my spirits. Here's my idea of the perfect sandwich. I just adore Miss Maija, whom ... View the Post