Display Favorite Cards With A Fabric Display Strip

When you’re a greeting card junkie and pack rat like me, it’s hard to throw a favorite card from a friend or family member. I have boxes upon boxes of saved cards, but this method doesn’t allow me to enjoy some of the great designs. I’ve made a card wreath, like Hannah Slaughter’s holiday card [...]

Bridesmaid Survival Kit in a Jar

Need a fun and easy gift for the bridesmaids? This Bridesmaid Survival Kit in a Jar is super cute, fast to put together, and will come in really handy on the big day.   First you’ll need the jar – I found this one at Walmart, but I’ve also seen this same style at Target […]

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DIY wedding centerpiece: starry night luminaries

Warm weather is calling my name… for BBQs and dinners on the deck and just outdoor entertaining all the way around. So, I thought these easy starry night luminaries might come in handy on those nights where we linger with friends for way too many hours on the porch just enjoying each other’s company. But, […]

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Dreaming Up the Perfect Bathroom

I've been dreaming up creating the perfect petite bathroom with loads of pretty bathroom inspiration from Decor Planet. Decor Planet is a home and bathroom specialty store, with products ranging from bathroom vanities, lighting, faucets and much more. As most of you know, I'm in the process of finishing up my master bathroom and loved dream shopping on Decor Planet for bathroom ideas. Designing the perfect bathroom is all about the essentials that make it feel modern and timeless that the same time. My petite dream bathroom features a vanity with open storage to hold towels and beauty / hair products and scalloped shaped mirror, a fabulous pair of lighting scones and more. I'm super smitten with the Kichler Etiquette mirror for my bathroom, its currently a front runner. Decor Planet offers a variety of mirrors for every type of bathroom: Classic, Modern and Transitional. I'm also in love with the vanity and given the right size bathroom, I'd want a pair side by side or across from each other, this vanity is a timeless style.

Sources: 1. Mirror Kichler Etiquette 2. Lighting Sconces Kichler Cylinder Lighting 3. Showerhead Graff Traditional 4. Vanity Hardware Resources 5. Faucet Hansgrohe Widespread Faucet 6. Soap Dispenser Nameeks Gedy Soap Dispenser 7. Robe Hook Rohl Perrin & Rowe 8. Soap Dish Grohe Soap Dish 9. Toilet Brush Nameeks Gedy Toilet Brush

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Minibar in a Jar (a gift idea)

The best part of making gifts in jars is that it usually goes together super quickly. This minibar in a jar idea definitely follows suit – in just a few minutes you can create a gift for those who enjoy the occasional drink. You could even create a themed minibar in a jar if you […]

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Z-parket

Z-parket profileert zich als een dynamisch Belgisch bedrijf dat voor haar klanten meer wil zijn dan een productiebedrijf dat kwalitatief hoogstaande parketvloeren op de markt brengt. Z-parket is een concept van planken vloeren dat trends wil overstijgen en gebruiksgemak in ieder interieur wil introduceren.

Daarvoor ontwikkelde Z-parket zelf een uniek afwerkingssysteem dat alle producten ieder afzonderlijk bijzonder maakt, maar ze ook allemaal een onmiskenbaar Z-gevoel meegeeft.

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Marketing Makeover: Haint Skateboards

Haint Skateboards is a small handmade skateboard company specializing in longboards and cruisers. Most of our boards are made from reclaimed lumber, and the majority of that is old barnwood. We have a lot of old barns here in East Tennessee and quite frankly, the old wood is often better to work than new material. The word haint [...]

Easy Tiramisu in a Jar

Contrast is one of my favorite ways to bring something to life, and this tiramisu recipe is the perfect example of that. Real deal tiramisu can be complicated and take forever, but my quick and easy version tastes seriously close to the original without all the fuss. So when you put such an esteemed food […]

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Tips For Freshening Your Home And Car

Let’s talk about home smells. Can you say… awkward? We all deal with having to manage our home’s “personal scent,” so let’s dish. Shoes make my hall closet smell. The cloth diaper stash makes the bathroom smell. The disposal in the sink makes the kitchen smell, and the dog… oh, well, he makes everything smell. [...]

Blogger Challenge: Marketing Makeovers With Vistaprint

Our little blogging community here at Made + Remade is kinda special, if we do say so ourselves. We’re hands-on DIYers, writers, bakers — yes, and even candlestick makers — who also know our way around a computer screen or two. In a word, impressive. But as any freelancer, job-seeker or salesperson knows, it’s not [...]

Our Paint Colors

One the questions I'm asked most often about our house is, what color our walls? House? Front Door? Inside of Front Door? Trim and Laundry room Door? I've shared the colors in the past, in various posts during the re-building process of our home, if your a new reader to Chic Little House read more here. I needed a blog post that was easy to find for the questions I get asked most. Let's start with the interior of our house, shall we?

Up first is our living room, I'm sharing various pictures of living room in the past few though months plus is varying light. Our living room, Dining Room walls are painted Designer Grey, all of our interior trim is Swiss Coffee by Kelly Moore, color matched by Sherwin Williams. The inside of our front door is Elephant Skin by Behr.

Originally the inside of our front door was painted white and it just felt to safe and boring for our pretty door. I painted the inside of our door Elephant Skin by Behr.

Below is the color code information for Designer Grey, I found the color at our local hardware store Meeks and the original color swatch went missing, so I'm not sure who the manufacturer of the color is. I've Googled like crazy and no luck yet.

As I mentioned earlier our dining room is also painted Designer Grey, hands down my favorite color grey.

In our laundry room, we went a subtle taupe grey shade Smooth Stone by Glidden. Here's a view of our laundry room, months ago. I have plans to overhaul this area and create a space that works for my family, sharing my plans this week on the blog. The inside of our door is Bali Bliss by Behr.

Both our boys bedroom are also painted Designer Grey, its such a nice grey that looks so good in every space.

We used Smooth Stone by Glidden in our master bedroom again.

Now for our exterior house colors. Our exterior is Pier by Behr, trim is Ultra White Sherwin Williams paint and front door is a shade of chartreuse Antiquity by Sherwin Williams.

Our laundry room door to our patio is also painted Antiquity by Sherwin Williams

As you can tell went with two main colors for our walls thoughout our house due to budget constraints during our re-build, which looking back well over a year I'm so happy it worked out that way! I love the the colors and don't see myself changing them up anytime soon, but more on that when I share my laundry room plans this week.

Moonlight Margarita Recipe

An aqua lover such as myself should definitely have a signature aqua cocktail, and this is mine. Since we’re in the middle of Wedding Week around here, I thought this might be the perfect time to share my Moonlight Margarita Recipe. It’s a simple twist on the classic cocktail, and I’ve been making them for […]

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Quick Kitchen Organizing Ideas

*This post is in partnership with Command™* I have a love/hate relationship with organizing: I love it once it’s done, but the idea of organizing can be overwhelming. See, I’m all about quick and easy ideas (because, honestly, I’m lazy like that) – so spending hours meticulously organizing just isn’t going to happen. Command™ Brand […]

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Mini Caramel Apple Pie

I hope you all are having an amazing week!  No matter how well it is going ……. TGIT!!!  I think Thursday’s may be my all-time favorite day of the week! We have been freezing our heinie’s off down here in … Continue reading →

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Free Printable Art: the coffee collection

Hi everyone, it’s Andrea from The Cottage Market. Sure hope you are all doing fabulously. It’s been pretty cold the last few weeks here in New Jersey so let’s say the piping hot coffee has been flowing freely so I thought that a fun and fresh set of Free Coffee Art Printables were in order […]

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DIY Rope Dog Toy

Look at that sweet face, y’all! We have possibly the best dog on Earth, who is also super adorable. She’s a rescue who came to us two and a half years ago, and she has proven herself to be the most loyal, loving, and patient canine I’ve ever met. All of that being said, this [...]

10 sets of Free Printable Pantry Labels

Getting organized just got a little easier with some of these free printable pantry labels. From chalkboard to more modern, there’s something for every style of kitchen with this collection of free pantry labels. Of course, putting it all away is another story, but at least your crew will know where things belong… Find more […]

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D'Hondt trappen

Als u een trap kiest voor uw woning, dan wilt u een exemplaar dat niet alleen past in het interieur en functioneel is, maar ook stevig en duurzaam. Omdat Gebroeders Janssen deze visie met u deelt, werken wij samen met Trappen D'Hondt. Dit Oost-Vlaamse bedrijf specialiseert zich sinds 1912 in het verwerken van de beste materialen en het perfectioneren van de eigen collecties. Van ontwerp tot fabricatie, alles gebeurt in de D'Hondt ateliers, zagerij en droogovens. De vier collecties zorgen dan weer dat voor elk type woning, de gepaste trap kan worden voorzien.

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Creamsicle Cocktail

Apparently I’m a big fan of tarnishing childhood treats, because it’s my favorite way to create new cocktails – take a familiar flavor and bring it to life with a little splash of happy. I’ve done it before with my Kahlua Coke Float, and this time I’m doing it again with a Creamsicle Cocktail. If […]

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6 Ways to “Love Local” on Valentine’s Day

Valentine’s Day is easily my favorite holiday. There’s just something about a day dedicated to celebrating love, eating sweets and giving little gifts to friends and loved ones that I just can’t get over. And like I always say, if there’s pink or chocolate involved – I’m so there. However, there are a lot of [...]

The Easiest Candlestick Holders You’ll Ever Make

I really like ceiling socket lights as an alternative to recessed lighting or pendants in a home. The inexpensive porcelain varieties work well across home styles, so if you’re in a modern, beachy, or farmhouse-style dwelling, don’t overlook this classic alternative to overhead lighting. New or vintage, you’ll find them priced in a very reasonable [...]

Irish Blessing and Shamrock Decor

Hello again, Shabby Creek readers! It’s Emily from The Benson Street. I hope you are getting excited for St. Patrick’s Day. It is one of my absolute favorites! I love green, I wish I were Irish and isn’t it fun to try and find those pesky leprechauns. To help get you in the mood, I’m […]

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NYDREE FLOORING SELECTS SPARTAN SURFACES AS MID-ATLANTIC REP AGENCY

The Premier Commercial Wood Flooring Manufacturer Expands its Relationship with Spartan Surfaces to Reach New Markets FOREST, VA.—Nydree Flooring, a leader in high-quality, design-driven engineered wood flooring has chosen Spartan Surfaces to represent its premier flooring products in Virginia, Washington, D.C., and Maryland. Maryland-based Spartan Surfaces has been representing Nydree in Illinois. Spartan Surfaces specializes in […]

DIY Coasters

DIY coasters are some of the easiest projects you can make. They’re perfect for gifts, quick crafts, even something fun to make when you just want to channel your creative energy into something useful. These cool DIY coasters are perfect for doing just that! From fun felt balls to cool concrete creations, no matter what […]

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Make a Wine Tote That Doubles as a Craft Supply Tote

When it comes to crafting, I love to sit down with a new project and a tasty glass of wine. Many of my friends who attend my monthly craft nights feel the same way. When thinking of Valentine’s Day gifts for a few of them this year, a bottle of wine was a must. But [...]

Tips For Selecting A Smart Lockset

For any number of reasons you may find yourself needing a new door handle or lockset or deadbolt for your home: maybe you’re seeking an aesthetic update, dealing with broken hardware, or simply looking for a model that provides a little extra security (after all, comfort in security = better ZZZZ). The #1 recommendation from [...]

Easy sew window shades

*Thanks to Online Fabric Store for partnering with me on this sewing series* I’ve been on a roll with back to basics type posts lately, which may be boring for high skill level DIYers, but I know there’s a lot of beginners out there, so today we’re going to jump into an easy sewing project. […]

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Creamy French Onion Style Slow Cooker Mushrooms

I am so happy to be back this month with a new crock pot recipe and am pretty much in love with how GOOD these mushrooms are.  Seriously.  Straight up “drink the sauce” delicious. True story – when Mr. Claire and I met many years ago he hated mushrooms.  I have mentioned this before over on my blog, A […]

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Features To Focus On When Snow Blower Shopping

My husband and I agreed wholeheartedly when we bought our home that we would definitely want a snow blower to help tackle the long, wide driveway. It was a shared Valentine’s day gift last year, so romantic, I know. We had shopped for a few months before landing on the product we selected, which is [...]

Quilting 101: An Easy DIY Picnic Quilt

Making a quilt can seem a little bit daunting, at least it did for me when I set out to sew this picnic quilt as an inexperienced seamstress (at best). However, with careful planning and a little patience I promise a novice (like myself) can whip up this picnic blanket no problem. Inspired by the [...]

12 free wedding fonts

My daughter’s best friend is getting married, and I’m so incredibly happy for her! They’ve been friends since they were in elementary school, and luckily college life hasn’t pulled them apart one tiny bit. I’m honored that she’s asked me to help with her wedding plans, because I love to throw a good party! So, […]

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Etsy Valentine Card Roundup for Kids

Can you believe Valentine's Day is just around the corner? I get excited for Valentines when it relates to kids. My youngest Avery attends two preschools, one for Speech & Language and a regular Private Preschool so he has two sets of preschool friends and two parties he'll be attending this year, spoiled right! But that also means more work for me, lol. I'm really excited for Valentines celebrations this year, since Avery's speech and comprehension has improved dramatically over the year, I find with each new 'holiday' totally using that words very loosely, its a chance to add new words and concepts into his vocabulary, which is a good thing.

This year we'll be mailing Valentines cards out to family along with passing out cards to his friends at preschool and teachers.

My go to source for Valentine's cards for kids is Etsy, here's my roundup from last year. Etsy has a great selection of cards ranging from print-at-home, semi custom and custom Valentines cards for kids. Check out these darling cards from Etsy, the ones below are a mixture of print at home and having them mailed to you.

via Print Smitten

via Etsy Paper and Jam

via Etsy Sprout My Party

via Etsy Paper and Jam

via Etsy U Lucky Girl

via Etsy The Imagination Spot

via Etsy Bushel Peck and Paper

via Etsy Kudzumonster

Talk about cuteness overload! I picked out sweet cards to send to family along with cards for his fellow preschoolers and teachers. If you follow me on Instagram, then you may have seen me whipping up some treats for Valentines. I'll share next week, what I'm making for Avery's preschool Valentine Celebrations, along with his cards.

Tips For Maintaining Your Snowblower + Operating It Safely

It could probably be said for any number of tools in my workshop, but this week, the snowblower is the tool that changed everything. It was a worthwhile investment, that snowblower, and something I would always recommend for driveways that are daunting in any way (and also for people that never see shoveling as fun… [...]

Tips For A Cozier Home During A Cold Spell

If you’ve questioned whether your house was insulated well enough before now, you’re probably getting the answer this winter! The cold weather has been consistent and fierce so far this season. Time to batten down, cinch up, and insulate to your heart’s content (for the sake of your personal comfort, and to ward off a [...]

Quitting the guilt game

Guilt is a powerful thing, yet completely unnecessary. Think of all the countless ways we tear ourselves down on a way-to0-regular basis over guilt in our life: religion, parenting, food, finances, the list is literally endless. Yet, for some unfathomable reason, blog posts disguised as guilt rants are running amok these days. “Why I quit […]

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Chocolate Muffins {using a cake mix}

Last weekend we celebrated PT’s birthday.  His big day fell on a Saturday, making for a very lazy morning in bed!  Although if truth be told I don’t think he needs an excuse to sleep in on the weekends.  Lazy … Continue reading →

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Don’t Miss DIY Network Hosts at Dogwood Arts House and Garden Show

Ever wanted to ask Jason Cameron, host of Desperate Landscapes, about your own desperate landscape, or Chris Lambton about his projects on Yard Crashers? Well, here’s your chance! Right in our headquarters’ backyard, Knoxville, Tenn., both of these DIY Network hosts will be sharing tips and behind-the-scenes stories at the 37th Annual Dogwood Arts House & [...]

ten delicious truffle recipes

Is there anything sweeter than truffle recipes? Those little bites of heaven seem to be addicitvely delicious. Usually just one or two is enough to satisfy the sweet tooth, and the bite size portions makes them even more perfect. That’s why I love some good truffle recipes. Today’s collection is all about them! Love these […]

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Why I Love Sugru (And Why You Will Too)

You’re creative, and I know you’d be able to find many convenient solutions for everyday fixes and extraordinary hacks, but I’ve found nothing that compares to this product known as SUGRU. My husband and I have been fans of it for years – for a long time we had to order from its home base [...]

Gorgeous Green and Gold Vintage Dresser

I'm so excited to finally share one of my favorite furniture transformation to date. I'm currently working on design project. My sister enlisted my help with in decorating her new apartment from start to finish. I'm thrilled to design a space for my sister that she'll love. In many ways this is my sisters first grown up space, where she's making a few investment pieces and going with what she really loves verses just filling up her home with items that are so-so to her. I'm sure we can all relate, that it can take time to hone in own your personal style and that's where I come in to help her create a stunning place that she'll love all on a budget.

We're starting from scratch replacing items in her space that no longer works or she no longer loves. Since she moved into a small home, storage is essential. We decided to work on her living room first, transforming a basic box into a multi-functional, a place to lounge, visit with friends, a spot to pay bills / study area for her son. My sister loves the look of our vintage campaign dresser and all the hidden storage it provides. I think in small spaces how furniture needs be both swoon worthy as it is practical. I started my search on Craigslist and within a week, I found THE dresser that I knew would look so good in her living room. My sister bought the dresser for a steal, paying only $160.00.

Since my sister can't paint the walls, we decided to go with a bold makeover. After going though several paint swatches, painting the dresser a shade of green was the perfect choice. I painted the dresser Green Grass by Behr in semi gloss. The color is such a pretty bright happy shade of green. I applied to coats of primer before painting the dresser and sanding in between coats. Since the color is so saturated, it took three coats of paint for full coverage.

Here's my sister's new dresser turned TV Stand. The lower drawers are the perfect depth to hold her DVDs, and the upper storage provides a spot for 'paper clutter.'

The hardware on this dresser is stunning. I cleaned the hardware gently using Bar Keepers Friend, removing the grime and tarnish buildup.

I'm in the process of working on some more projects for her living room, and can't wait to share some updates along with the design layout and ideas. I must confess, it was so hard to give my sister her dresser after I re-finished it, thankfully I get to visit the pretty green and gold dresser when I'm at her house.

What do you think of this vintage dresser, turned TV Stand Makeover?