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Watermelon Cupcakes with Watermelon-Buttercream Frosting from The NY Melrose Family.

July 23, 2013 Leave a Comment

Are you hungry..?  You will be after you see these gorgeous cupcakes from Jenny at The NY Melrose Family. Summer is in full swing here at The NY Melrose Family and we love taking advantage of Summer fruits. One of my toddler’s favorite fruits is watermelon. She’d eat an entire watermelon if I let her. […]

Filed Under: dessert, Desserts, recipes

Glass Float Wreath from Sand and Sisal

July 22, 2013 Leave a Comment

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Kim from Sand and Sisal has a bit of an obsession with sisal rope decor you could say. It is easy to work with and adds a touch of natural texture. Today she is sharing her Glass Float Wreath craft.

Filed Under: Crafts, guest blogger, summer, Wreaths

A tip for using a neck pillow on your travels.

July 21, 2013 17 Comments

I just got back from a fabulous Girls’ Trip to Mexico.  If you follow me on Instagram, you have already seen this, but if you don’t, I just had to share a little Travel Advice with you today: Please be mindful of the color neck pillow you choose, as well as where it winds up […]

Filed Under: Funny, wacky strangers

DIY Flowers made from dryer sheets. What…?

July 19, 2013 3 Comments

Today, my friend Laura is taking over The V Spot.  She is talented, sweet, and I had the opportunity to meet her last April.  Loooooved her!  Check this out…Hi everyone, I’m Laura! My blog – The Shed by Pet Scribbles – is where you can find me sharing my home and garden projects, craft DIYs, […]

Filed Under: Crafts, guest blogger, upcycle, Wreaths

DIY Sisal Coasters from Redfly Creations

July 18, 2013 Leave a Comment

Hi all!  I love this fun DIY project that Melissa is sharing today!  How cute are these?! Hello, V-spot readers!  My name is Melissa, and I blog over at Redfly Creations.  I am excited for the opportunity to share with you one of my favorite simple crafts. I love adding earthy textures in my home.  One […]

Filed Under: Accessories, Crafts, guest blogger

Pimento Cheese Bacon Burger from Worthing Court. (Yum!)

July 17, 2013 Leave a Comment

Hi all!  I am on vacation (hopefully with my toes in the sand) so I arranged to have some fabulous bloggers share a few recipes and crafts with you while I am gone.  Enjoy! Hi everyone!  I’m Suzy from Worthing Court, where I blog about home decor, diy, recipes and all things related.  I have a […]

Filed Under: guest blogger, Main Dish, recipes

Brown Sugar-Dijon Candied Bacon.

July 16, 2013 4 Comments

Bacon.  We all love it.  We all want it.  It’s even been called The Gateway Meat, for its ability to make vegetarians fall off the meatless wagon.  Can it get any better…? Um, yes.  Yes it can.  I give you: Brown Sugar-Dijon Candied Bacon. I saw this a few weeks ago on The Today Show […]

Filed Under: Appetizers, recipes Tagged With: Bacon

All you need is love.

July 12, 2013 7 Comments

I originally had a recipe scheduled for today, but I had such a great birthday this week, that I wanted to just say a quick thing about gratitude and love. My heart is so full that when I blew out my birthday candles, I totally forgot to make a wish.  In that moment everything was […]

Filed Under: family, Grant Tagged With: Conner, Devin, HH, Mitch

Blue Cheese & Chive Compound Butter Recipe

July 11, 2013 1 Comment

I love compound butter.  (Well, let’s be honest.  I love butter.)  Compound butter is a great way to add extra flavor to steaks, veggies, and anything else you might put butter on.  Here’s a simple recipe for Blue Cheese and Chive compound butter. I made this one over 4th of July for our corn on […]

Filed Under: recipes, Side Dish

How I became friends with my husband’s ex-wife.

July 10, 2013 58 Comments

It’s my birthday today.  I thought I would tell you about a gift that I recently received… an unlikely friendship with my husband’s ex-wife. Sounds strange, right?  Let me explain. Just over 6 months ago my 15 year old step-son, Mitch, was in a horrific accident.  While he was riding his bike home from school, […]

Filed Under: Faith, family, Mitch, Tales To Tell Tagged With: Faith, Mitch

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