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Extending the life of a fading floral arrangement.

February 22, 2013 1 Comment

Did you get any pretty flowers for Valentine’s Day? I did. Hubs brought home a gorgeous arrangement, with stargazer lilies and roses the size of tea cups! But less than a week later, I found myself needing to spruce it up a bit. These flowers were gorgeous. I am not understanding how I failed to […]

Easy, handmade cards using nail polish. (What?! Genius!)

February 20, 2013 4 Comments

I’m so lucky today to have my friend Shannon from Madigan Made here to share this cute project with you. It’s one of those projects that make me want to smack myself in the forehead and say “Oh my gosh! How brilliant is that, and why didn’t I think of that!?!” I just love these […]

Twine wrapped Easter Eggs. (A cute Dollar Store DIY project.)

February 19, 2013 5 Comments

OK, so Valentine’s Day is behind us, (thank goodness!) and spring and Easter are right around the corner. My friend Angie from The Country Chic Cottage is here to share a fun and timely project with us: Twine wrapped Easter eggs. Hello all! I am Angie with The Country Chic Cottage and I am honored […]

Make a DIY cover for your Kindle, iPad or tablet.

February 13, 2013 3 Comments

Hello all! I have another fabulous and talented blogger stopping by to share a project with you today. Honestly, Carolyn from homework is always coming up with the most beautiful and and elegant ideas! Hi V Spot readers. I’m Carolyn from homework and I’m guest posting here today to help Vivienne out while she focuses on […]

A cute DIY garden flag… just in time for Valentine’s Day!

February 12, 2013 18 Comments

Today, Katie from Sew Woodsy is going to share a quick, cute little project with you, just in time for Valentine’s Day: A DIY Garden Flag. Hi V Spot readers! I’m so excited to be here today and share with you how you can create a Burlap & Felt Heart Garden Flag in under 30 […]

Make an Anthropologie inspired cup & saucer serving tower.

February 7, 2013 2 Comments

Today’s guest post is from this fabulous blogger that I met on twitter, discovered we were both Southern California girls and decided to host The SoCal Social together. We totally hit it off and I am so glad we’re friends. She is one of the nicest people ever, super duper creative, has fabulous jewelry tutorials, […]

Cute “doodle bowls” for Valentine’s Day.

February 5, 2013 3 Comments

Today my friend Heidi is stopping by to share a cute little project that is just right for Valentine’s Day. In fact, it’s a great craft for kids for Valentine’s day! (How rare is it that I have a craft for kids around here!?) Hello!! My name is Heidi and I blog at Honeybear Lane. I’m […]

When Pigs Fly: a cute Dollar Store piggy bank.

February 1, 2013 2 Comments

Hello, my dear V Spot Readers. You know that I am pretty open about my family life and I try to keep it pretty real around here. On Wednesday afternoon our son, Mitch, was hit and run over by a car. (A Suburban! Good Lord!) He is going to be alright, thank God, but while […]

A simple Valentine’s Day mantel.

January 29, 2013 14 Comments

I wanted to show you what I came up with for a little Valentine’s Day display for my nemesis, the mantel. I have the worst time with the proportions of this room, but I’m fairly happy with this fun and simple Valentine’s Day Mantel. I don’t have anything against Valentine’s Day in particular, but I don’t […]

Texture, color and inspiration at the CHA winter show.

January 24, 2013 4 Comments

Remember last week when I told you about the Top 5 craft products that I (personally) was all excited about after the CHA (Craft & Hobby Association’s) Winter Trade Show? Well, I had also been feeling a smidge a wee bit kind of fairly uninspired as of late. (Yesterday I shared the AWFUL areas […]