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DIY Wild Violet Centerpieces

Photo and instructions courtesy of Design*Sponge Sometimes less is more, and simplicity is best. It would be such a hassle to restock your home with expensive, flower shop specimens when these beautiful wild violets from [read more]

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Save Your Pretty Buttons!

Photo and instructions courtesy of Obstinate Pursuit Pick those long-forgotten buttons out of the craft box and turn them into a piece of jewelry!If you’re a crafster, you probably collect your share of cute buttons [read more]

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Mother’s Day Strawberry Shortcakes

Photo and recipe courtesy of Kimberly Belle These bite-size strawberry shortcakes are the perfect celebration of Mother’s Day and sunny celebrations! Once the season’s first berries start popping up at farmers’ markets, it’ll be difficult [read more]

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Mother’s Day Breakfast Waffles

Photo and recipe courtesy of Disgustingly Good Need an unforgettable Mother’s Day breakfast idea? Make two courses in one with these cute and creative whole wheat waffles and eggs on a waffle iron! Alternate between bites [read more]

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Homemade Rose Lotion for Her!

Photo and instructions courtesy of Design*Sponge This homemade lotion moisturizes your skin after all those winter months, and brings you fragrance of a thousand roses at the same time! Perfect for a Mother’s Day present, [read more]

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Tickled Pink Cocktails!

Strawberries and roses infuse these pretty in pink cocktails that are perfect for Mother’s Day! Paired either with brunch or a night out, they’re light and tasty enough for any event! Rose Petal Martini Ingredients [read more]

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Beautiful Bookplates for Mom!

Photo and directions courtesy of Design*Sponge These whimsical bookplates make a great gift for bibliophiles, especially if you take an extra few minutes to paste it into a special book! Pretty and practical, they are [read more]

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Four Ideas for Mother’s Day!

Photo courtesy of CEO Sydney Every day is an opportunity to thank the moms in your life for their hard-work, unwavering character, and unconditional love! On Mother’s Day though, you get a whole day to [read more]

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Have You Hugged A Tree Today?

Photo Courtesy of Jellybeans Arbor Day’s just around the corner, but you still have four days to plan something special for this 135 year old holiday! What we love is that it’s all about being [read more]

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Save a Trip to the Spa!

Has spring cleaning – or the idea of it – been stressing you out? Kill two birds with one stone by making this sea salt body scrub! The natural minerals will exfoliate dry skin and [read more]

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Sweet Tweets

Photo and instructions courtesy of Poppy Talk Notice all the new baby birds chirping outside yet? Whether you’re bathing in sunshine or it’s still feeling like a popsicle, these felt birds will brighten any room [read more]

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The Cutest Cakes in the World!

Photo courtesy of Baker’s Royale What says Springtime better than flower cakes in pastel colors? Bring them to an Easter party, a picnic, or to the office for a reminder of new grass and sprouting [read more]

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Happy Passover! Pass the Matzo Ball!

Photo and recipe courtesy of Cook, Shoot, Eat   As one of the most widely observed Jewish holidays (Yom Tov), Passover is observed as a time to contemplate the endurance the Hebrews’ escape from enslavement [read more]

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A Great Green DIY Air Freshener!

Photo and directions courtesy of Design*Sponge This cute mini-project is not only green for the environment, but appropriate for St. Patrick’s day! Fill your room or car with the natural smell of flowers or pine [read more]

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Homemade Ricotta in Two Steps!

Photo and recipe courtesy of All Our Fingers in the Pie It seems like everywhere we look, cooks are trying their hand at homemade cheese. Some recipes are so simple, like this ricotta, that they [read more]

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DIY Rubber Lace Coasters

photo and instructions courtesy of Design*Sponge Turn those rubber foam drawer linings into artsy coasters for your coffee table with just a few materials! These are faster and easier to make than your morning cup [read more]

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Homemade Nutella!

Photo and recipe by Elana’s Pantry Ahh, Nutella. Once people try this chocolate hazelnut spread for the first time, they just can’t stop singing its praises. What used to be a fancy European treat is [read more]

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A Sprinkle of Luck!

Photo courtesy of Food Mayhem Fresh herbs like basil never fail to get us in the mood for Spring! Next time you’re cooking, use one of these craft punches (find that at most art supply [read more]

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How to Spell “Delicious”

Photos and recipe courtesy of Peas Love Carrots Make board game night funner with pieces you can actually eat! We’re so glad to see that someone who shares our love for Scrabble and cookies had [read more]

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Have Your Wine and Drink It!

Andretti Winery’s Romantic Red Duo and Huephoria’s hand-painted glassware go hand in hand as an elegant pairing for any gathering! The wine duo includes a bottle each of Andretti 2006 Montona Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon and [read more]

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Bookworms Unite!

Photos courtesy of Bookbook Remember when we had to lug books around, with their dusty jackets, misplaced bookmarks, and dog-eared pages? We do, and have fallen in love with this clever way to bring back [read more]