I recently read a statistic that said every minute invested in planning will save you ten minutes down the road. I can personally attest that not only does a little planning ahead help with time management, but it also saves money and reduces stress. Don’t we all want more help in those areas? Um, I […]
Categories: Freebies,On the Cheap,Organization
A few months ago I began a personal mission to replace the commercial cleaning products in our home with natural alternatives that are both gentler on the environment and easier on the ol’ wallet. After a couple months of cleaning exclusively with my homebrew, I’m happy to report that I haven’t missed the store-bought stuff […]
Categories: Natural,On the Cheap,Recycled
I’m noticing a new trend popping up on a lot of design blogs recently – furniture made from reclaimed shipping pallets. Ever since I spotted this funky green coffee table for my Retro Glam mood board, I’ve become slightly obsessed with finding new ways to upcycle pallets into functional pieces for the home. Wooden pallets […]
Categories: Decor,Design Trends,Freebies,Gardening,Inspiration,On the Cheap,Recycled
One of the things I miss about living in a big city are the abundant shopping options. Tulsa isn’t exactly the end of the Earth, but the choices here are much more limited than what I’d grown accustomed to while living in Austin. For instance, there is not a single Container Store in the entire state […]
Categories: Freebies,Inspiration,On the Cheap,Organization,Recycled,Tulsa
For Earth Day this year, Anthropologie created an entire theme around recycled wine corks and even hosted a “Crafting with Cork” day in many of their stores. After receiving the invite, I immediately called to reserve my spot at the event and was asked how many children I would be bringing with me. “Ummm…..ZERO?!” Then […]
Categories: Decor,Friends & Family,Inspiration,On the Cheap,Recycled
Today is Earth Day, y’all. While I jumped on the “go green” bandwagon long ago, each year this holiday gives me reason to stop and consider what else I could do to be a better steward of the natural resources God has entrusted us with. Around our house we already do most of the typical […]
Categories: Freebies,Gardening,Holidays,Home Improvement,Inspiration,Natural,On the Cheap,Recycled
Before I sign off for the holidays, I want to share a little secret you may not know about me. For as long as I can remember, one of my dream jobs has been to work in a gift-wrapping kiosk at the mall during Christmas. (I know, it’s a pretty lofty thing to aspire to […]
Categories: Freebies,Gifts,Holidays,Inspiration,On the Cheap,Recycled
Any graphic designer will tell you that its incredibly difficult to design marketing materials for their own business. It’s easy to get so busy creating gorgeous collateral for clients that they don’t have the time or energy left to promote themselves. I have found this to be true for my freelance business too. Combine that […]
Categories: Brand Identity,On the Cheap,Portfolio,Stationery
I know I’m not the only one who enjoys getting real mail. What’s more fun than opening the mailbox to find a handwritten card or letter poking out from under a pile of boring bills? This week I was designing custom address labels for a client’s wedding invitations and was having so much fun that […]
Categories: Freebies,Greeting Cards,Invitations,On the Cheap,Party,Portfolio,Stationery
In the spring and summer we basically live outside on our back deck. The backyard is what originally sold us on our house and it’s become one of my very favorite places to unwind. On the rare occasions I actually have a leisurely morning to enjoy, I love lounging on the deck with a cup […]
Categories: Decor,Gardening,On the Cheap,Sewing