DIY... Decoupage

DIY (Do It Yourself) projects have been all the rage for years now!  DIY is so popular because people want to work on projects themselves, (instead of buying a new piece or hiring a professional), in the hopes of making their interiors look beautiful at a fraction of the cost.  There are so, soooo many kinds of DIY projects out there.  Just check out Pinterest and you’ll be overwhelmed by the crazy things you never thought you could do, but now…“in just five easy steps and $5 you can do it too!!”  The list is endless and so are the possibilities...

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The NYC Big Flea

Last weekend The Big Flea was back in NYC!  It is only here a couple of times a year so of course I had to go.  Flea markets are the best places to find one of a kind items for your home at prices you can afford. It’s the perfect place to practice your bargaining skills because it's pretty much expected that all things are up for negotiation;  yet another reason why flea markets are so great, you can bargain your way from a good deal to a great deal in minutes.  It’s all up to you...

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Jewelry!!

I figured that my love for jewelry may be a bit more than your average person when I realized that I not only love wearing it everyday (and honestly feel naked if I leave home without it), but I also have it displayed in almost every room in my home.  Why only enjoy it while you have it on only to be tucked away into a box at the end of the day?  Why not keep some pieces out to be looked at and admired?...

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How to Travel and Decorate Simultaneously

My best friend Alma got married in La Paz, Mexico in February.  Destination weddings are always great because it’s a wedding and a vacation all wrapped up in one.  Plus, Alma is a natural born tour guide so I knew each moment would be packed with adventure and fun.  The entire time though I was on a mission with my own ulterior motives for this trip in mind...

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My Spirit Animal

Last summer I went on a girl’s vacation to Canada (Montreal, Toronto and Niagara Falls) with my mom and teenage niece. On the last day of our trip while looking over Niagara Falls my niece Judah saw a beaver running through a side path. She said, “Look over there!  That’s my spirit animal.”  Spirit animal?  I had never heard that term before.  Come to find out it’s an animal that has a special meaning to you or is significant or connected to your spirit in some way.  Judah asked my mom and I what our spirit animals were.  Right away my mom said a butterfly and gave her reasons why.  I on the other hand couldn’t really give an answer.  I had to think about it...

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