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The proper way to go Dumpster Diving. Seriously.

March 9, 2012 6 Comments

Hi all, as I still deal with family issues (no change at the moment, for those of you following….) I have friends stopping by and guest posting as I try to keep things together on the home front.   Yesterday I introduced you Jennifer, to one of my roommates at the upcoming SNAP! Conference.  Today […]

Filed Under: Crafts, Free, Furniture, guest blogger, Tip of the Day

The Rookie Foodie shows us how to make Eye of Round with Horseradish Cream.

March 1, 2012 4 Comments

Hi all!  I am dealing with lots of family issues at the moment and there are some fabulous bloggers who will be dropping by to help keep The V Spot running.   My dear friend Connie from The Rookie Foodie (and also from the hilarious The Young And The Relentless) is here today to share her […]

Filed Under: guest blogger, Main Dish, recipes

Keep herbs fresh longer, plus a guest post on Craft Gossip.

January 26, 2012 8 Comments

Yesterday I posted a list of fresh fruits and vegetables and the best way to store them. One of the things I also buy that go bad quickly are fresh cut herbs.  We make our own fresh salsa and we go through a lot of cilantro…. We have found that the best way to keep them […]

Filed Under: guest blogger, kitchen stuff, Let me help you, Tip of the Day, Tips & Tricks

Update an ugly 70s table with metallic paint and glaze. A guest post from the Sisters Of The Wild West.

July 24, 2011 14 Comments

Aged silver finish - transform an ugly piece of furniture into a beauty!

Give an ugly 70’s table an update with metallic paint with the Sisters of the Wild West. We are so excited to be guest blogging here at The V Spot!  HI!!  We are Amy and Emily.  We absolutely LOVE treasure hunting and finding awesome pieces of furniture that we can restore or bring back to life, […]

Filed Under: Before and After, Crafts, Furniture, guest blogger, spray paint

Exploring metal finishes with Suesan from Frou-FruGal.

July 23, 2011 4 Comments

Suesan from Frou-FruGal is here today with some great examples of metal finishes that you can incorporate into your home.  Go with just one kind or mix-and-match like Suesan does in her home.  Click on any of her photos to view the item and how she achieved the look. Thanks for having me here today, […]

Filed Under: decor, guest blogger

The cutest ruffled pillow ev-AH! A tutorial from Maggie at Midwestern {Sewing} Girl

July 22, 2011 11 Comments

ruffled pilow diy - an easy sewing project.

Pardon the pun, but everything that Maggie at Midwestern Sewing Girl does is sew cute, I knew right away that she needed to share one of her projects with you.  (Enjoy, peeps! The Lord only knows when you will ever see a sewing tutorial that actually uses a sewing machine instead of a glue gun […]

Filed Under: Crafts, fabric, guest blogger, sewing, tutorial

Paper Flower Jar Lids… creating something beautiful with Carolyn from Homework

July 21, 2011 5 Comments

Hello V Spot readers. I’m Carolyn from Homework and I’m guest posting today while Vivienne is on vacation. Today I’m sharing with you my paper flower jar project. These are great to use as storage containers, decorative pieces or as gifts. I’m trying to get my craft area a little more organized which requires more […]

Filed Under: Accessories, Crafts, Glass, guest blogger, Paper, paper crafts, tutorial

So many possibilities with this burlap wreath! A guest post from Jen at Scissors & Spatulas.

July 20, 2011 7 Comments

Burlap.  We all love it, right?  Jen at Scissors and Spatulas made an adorable burlap wreath and she has been kind enough to come on over and share the tutorial.  Not only is this wreath super cute, it can be modified for any season or occasion. Hey y’all! I’m Jen and I’m from good ole […]

Filed Under: burlap, Crafts, decor, fabric, guest blogger, Paper, Spring, tutorial, Wreaths

Easy updates for basic Flip-Flops… a guest post from Nicole at Thrifty Decorating

July 19, 2011 9 Comments

I have eleventy billion old flip-flops sitting around.  As soon as I get back from my camping trip, I am going to try updating them with Nicole’s  brilliantly simple technique…. Hi, I am Nicole from Thrifty Decorating and I am so excited to be here at The V-Spot today!  I just love Viv’s blog…not only […]

Filed Under: Crafts, fabric, guest blogger, summer, tutorial

Make paper flowers with sheet music – guest post from Kim from Too Much Time On My Hands

July 18, 2011 8 Comments

Every once in a while I find myself clicking through blogs, or link parties with 5 bazillion thumbnails of projects, and I keep winding up at the same blogs again and again.  I am invariably drawn to the projects these bloggers do.  Kim, from Too Much Time on My Hands  is one of those bloggers. (which […]

Filed Under: Crafts, guest blogger, Paper

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