Last Minute "Bubble" Valentines {Free Printable}

Hey ya'll! Happy early Valentine's Day! Have you seen the cutest little Valentine bubbles at Target this year?? I loved them and grabbed them up quick! They are perfect for class Valentines and are super cute. I whipped up this little printable just in case you found some Valentine's bubbles too... Tie it up with some bakers twine or some ribbon and you're all set!

Download HERE

Gold Leaf Zig-Zag Table

I made it through to round 6 on SYTYC! Week 6 projects are up and I'd love it if you'd go vote for your favorite {which I really hope is mine ;) } The poll is on the right hand side and it only take a couple seconds!

I was really excited for this weeks theme {Glitter/Shine/Metallic}. But, I ran out of time due to my chronic procrastination to do the project I've been planning for months so I switched my thoughts around to this little lonely coffee table that had been begging for a makeover. I started out with DIY chalk paint, which was fantastic. I did no sanding or priming and I'm pretty sure this was laminate. Plus it only took 2 coats to take this from black to cream. Then I drew out the pattern I wanted onto the table, and hand leafed the gold leafs onto the table which was a lot more work than I had anticipated. It's definitely not perfect but I think the  flaws add more character ;) I love it and hope you do too!

For my chalk paint recipe I used

-1 sample sized behr paint jars
-2 Tbs Plaster of Paris
-1-2 Tbs water

Harman Stoves

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Harman Stoves for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine.

Now that it's getting chilly again here in AZ the thought of these Harman Pellet Stoves is very appealing. One of my very favorite things is to curl up by a fire reading a good book. Harman is an industry leader in home heaters, but they started out small & humble, which I love. Dane Harman built his first stove in 1979 to lower his families heating bill. His neighbors heard, and the orders came pouring in. I love that this company started out simple and has grown into what it is today.

Using pellet stoves costs significantly less than gas, propane & electric. Plus, the tax credit was extended and through December you can get 10% credit. Also, the bio-mass fuels are composed of renewable carbon neutral products so they are eco friendly! These pellet stoves are a popular heating alternative that people are choosing to save money and as a good eco-friendly choice and they look so good! I love the options they have to choose from, I feel like there is a style choice for everyone. This one is my favorite...

 Harman Pellet Stoves wants to give one of my readers a journal & pen set made from recycled materials! All you have to do to enter is comment stating what you like about Harman! Easy Peasy. Winner will be picked Feb. 13th :)

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Table Legs to Wreath Holder

The challenge last week was upcycle. I've had these table legs in my garage for months now, just waiting to be made into something beautiful. I fell in love with these curvy legs and knew they had some potential...I decided they were destined to be wreath/banner/welcome sign holders ;) I had been wanting to make one for awhile since I have too many wreaths to count and 3 wreaths on the door doesn't work out so well. Plus our porch is less than inviting and have been trying to figure out how to spruce it up. I first filled all of the holes in the table legs, bought wood pieces for the top & bottomat Hobby Lobby (about 75 cents a piece) . Then, I wood glued the wood pieces to each leg and let them dry. I spray painted the entire thing, sanded and antiqued them. Finally, I attached the hooks. I couldn't decide which hook I liked best so I used one of each and figured I could change them out later. Which is your favorite? I love giving old unused items a new purpose and think these will be a fun new addition to our home!

Avocado Lovin.

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Avocados from Mexico for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine.

In the Rohner household, we LoVe avocados. Kyle, I and the girls will eat them plain as a snack, in guacamole, on sandwiches, salads, as garnish, you name it we'll eat it with avocados. They are delicious and so good for you! I love that my girls think it's a special treat and beg for them. I have really been wanting to try making these avocado eggrolls (like Cheesecake Factory) for ages. They are my all-time favorite avocado dish. Here is the recipe for taco soup, we love it with avocado and sour cream. The perfect cold weather meal.
 

 

 

Avocados from Mexico have some really fun stuff right now going on to share the love of avocados! They have a Share the Avocado Love Facebook app where you can download different things like ringtones, blog badges and a virtual gifts. 

I was lucky enough to get to try out some of the new gear from the Avocados from Mexico Cafe Press store! I chose to get the reusable shopping bag. They have lots of fun colors and I can never get enough shopping bags to use. I chose the cute kiwi green one and can't wait for it to come in the mail!

 

 

Avocados from Mexico is having an #iloveavocados Twitter party on Feb. 7th between 3-4pm EST. Follow @guacgirl or hashtag #iloveavocados to join in on the fun!

 

 

 

Friday Faves {no. 24}

Can't believe it's already Friday again? This week I am loving..

1. Les Miserables! I know I am way behind on this one. I've been dying to see it since Christmas day but trying to find the time to go has been impossible. Especially since my husband refused to go. I finally snuck away with some friends this week and it was the best 3 hours I've had in a long time...A large coke, popcorn and an amazing movie. I've been listening to the soundtrack over and over since. Love.

2. Kyle says I should wear earrings more often. I think he should get these for me for Valentines and maybe I will ;) 

3. This fawn top from Minette & Milo is adorable.

4. This would be in my house yesterday if my husband had no say in the matter. Maybe I can create something similar for my future craft room?

5.I've loved all things Threshold and Target. Seriously, well done Target.

Anthropologie Rosette Round Pilliow Knock-Off

This is a repost of week 3 SYTYC. Week 4 is up and I'd really appreciate if you'd hop over and vote for your favorite! Everyone that has guessed so far has gotten mine right! Can you figure mine out this week??

I just got this new bedding from Anthro when they were having their huge after Christmas sale. I am obsessed to say the least. I love it so so much. And when I saw the email about the new rosette pillow I died. It's adorable. But, I knew I could make it for much cheaper. $78 for a small accent pillow wasn't going to happen any time soon. Especially when I made my knock-off for F-R-E-E. It's true. I had the fabric, stuffing, & thread all on hand. Thank heavens for a lovely friend who loaned me her sewing machine for the day. You're a peach :)

 First cut a pattern. I used a piece of yarn tied to a pencil to get an exact circle. Cut the yarn to half the size you want your actual circle to be and then draw your circle from the corner of the paper. Fold your fabric in quarters and line up your pattern. Cut & this should get you a perfect circle. I wanted my pillow to be around 18ish inches ha so my yarn was 9 in. This piece is the back of your pillow.

Now, you will cut the strips for the middle section of the pillow. I did mine 4" by as much fabric as I could get out of my scraps. I wish I had a little more than I did so that I could make it more ruched. Just make sure you have at least double the fabric to go around the circle. I just used all that I had left which was about double :) I also had to stitch the strips together so make one long strip, but it doesn't matter because you can hide those seams in the pleats. I don't have a picture of the next step but you will need to ruffle at least one side of this long strip. You can do both, but I just ruffled one side and then pinned then other.

Then, you will need to get the front of your pillow ready. Cut out a strip that is 9"(or however big you want your pillow to be.) by as long as you can get it. Mine was 40". Again I think I would have like it to have more pleating so I would have loved a little big more fabric, but I was working with what I already had. Sew a running stitch along the bottom like we did here. and gather the fabric as you sew. You can do this by hand or on a sewing machine.

When you get to the end, sew the ends together, right sides together. Again, you can sew by hand or with a sewing machine.

For the middle of the pillow, I cut about a 4" circle from the scraps and stitched it right to the middle of the rosette. I just hand stitched it all together on the inside.

Now you're ready to start assembling the pillow. Take the middle piece and pin it, right sides together onto your front piece. See how only one side is ruffled but it automatically ruffles the other. It worked for me, but if you are more of a perfectionist you might want to ruffle both sides. Sew the middle section to your front.

 
You're almost there! Take the piece you just made and pin the middle to the back piece, right sides together, making sure to pleat as you pin (if you haven't already). Make sure you leave a pretty good sized hole to stuff the pillow if you are not using a pillow form. Sew all the way around until you get to your hole. Flip your pillow right side out, and stuff the pillow full. You'll want to use more batting than you think to make a firm pillow. Hand stitch, or liquid stitch the hole closed and you are finished with your Anthro look-a-like!

I'm so glad I've been a part of this competition, it's allowed me to be creative and get those projects done I've been wanting to do for ages!

Friday Faves {no.23}

1. I am completely in love with this absolutely darling planner. Plus you can't beat the price tag {free} Thanks Say Not Sweet Anne!

2. I love love love this "Tufted Spots" pouf from Nordstrom. I feel like I could figure out how to make it. Or I feel like I could just buy it. So cute.

3. I think this quilt is fantastic. I'm thinking I need one for Miss B & Miss R's big girls room...

4. Anyone know where to find this chandelier? Or one like it? I want it for over my dining table. Love it.

5. I think this bowl is genius. I hate soggy cereal.