Happy Saturday, guys!   I am so happy to have the wonderful Kari from That’s So Kari here.  I have known Kari for a while now and she is so talented.  Just recently, she created a pocket tutorial for the Brownie Goose Sailor Shorts.   Awesome~   Today, she is here to share another version of…

A few months ago, I was contacted by the adorable Crystalyn of Flavor Pink.  She blogs about her family and her awesome art work.  Crystalyn is seriously talented and when she offered to make me something from her Etsy Shop, I was so thrilled! I asked if she could make me the Custom Watercolor Silhouette and…

Remember last month when I tried out a video tutorial and posted photos of my hairdo?  Not exactly how it should have looked, but I tried, I really really tried 😉 Well, it is time again to share another awesome tutorial from  It’s Judy Time, who offers super awesome and relatable videos explaining how to do…

 Many moons ago, I asked everyone’s advice on what to do with my kitchen and you all gave me such wonderful suggestions.  We haven’t had the time to do much with it yet, but revamping the kitchen is definitely in our immediate plans.   So far, we have repainted the walls, updated the light fixture,…

I have a really awesome giveaway for anyone that lives near me!  My friend and client from Kate Giovinco Photography is giving away a family photography session to one lucky winner.  She is an amazing photographer and you will be sure to get incredible family photos from a session with her.   This is a $359 value,…

Ready for a post that is completely out of my comfort zone? Let’s just say that I am not exactly a fashion diva or a makeup whiz, and most definitely not a hair artist.  It is a lucky day when I brush my hair before getting ready for the day!   So, when Blog Her…

I am super duper excited about this giveaway, you guys! (and the mega awesome coupon code… stay tuned)  Keep reading and then enter the giveaway at the end of this post!     I was recently contacted by the awesome people from Shot Rockers, which is a website dedicated to making photography understandable, easy to learn, and…

It took a lot of behind the scenes collaborating, but with the help of many great friends, we were able to throw together a super fun and super unique baby shower for a great lady.  Our friend Trish does so much to help everyone around her and we knew she deserved a special day before…

Just this past week, I was part of the Peek-A-Boo Pattern Shop Spring Tour where 2 of you could win a huge bundle of patterns.  If you didn’t win that, you have another chance to win 3 of her newest patterns!  The Perfect Peasant Dress, The Starboard Jacket, and The Cutie Pie Ruffle Pants.  Sweet!…

If you follow me on Facebook, you have probably already seen that we are in the midst of a {much needed} powder room redo.   A few months ago, Cutting Edge Stencils sent me a stencil to use and I decided it would be fantastic for our powder room.  I am sure most of you remember…

Remember the debacle with our family room where I sold every single item in the space including our sofa?   (read about my embarrassment HERE) Well, it gets even better.  The other day, we decided (and by WE, I mean ME) to change up the design of the sectional a wee bit…. and that small,…

Hi, I’m Annette from Designs By A Rose. Hayley was so kind to allow me to show you my Infinity scarf, made from an old maternity shirt. I’m excited to be here! Today we’re going to take an old shirt and transform it into something new. I just had my third baby and no longer need…