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No Sew Project: How to recover your outdoor cushions using fabric and a glue gun.

March 3, 2018 91 Comments

Re-cover your outdoor cushions using fabric and a glue gun - no-sew project

Because we are in Southern California, we’re able to be outside most of the year.  We do a lot of entertaining and much of it is on our patio.  It’s nice to change up the look of our patio furniture, and we can do so pretty regularly with just a little fabric and a glue […]

Filed Under: cheap and easy, Crafts, fabric, garden & outdoors, no-sew, Simple, tutorial, UseWhatchaGot

A simple tip to clean cloudy looking glasses.

November 6, 2016 23 Comments

I love to entertain.  Friends, family… food, drink, merriment… It makes me a happy girl.  However, a few nights ago we had friends over and I found myself embarrassed when a few of our guests asked for a glass of water.  Our water glasses looked like complete crap.  I don’t know if it is hard […]

Filed Under: Bargain, cheap and easy, cleaning, Let me help you, Simple, Tip of the Day

Faking the look of trendy pottery pieces. An easy DIY.

February 24, 2015 9 Comments

I’m finally starting to get in a spring-y mood.  I’m ready for a little color. I’ve been seeing this gorgeous blue-green color everywhere and I am craving it.  I did a faux patina champagne bucket in a similar color and I love it.  Some of these trendy pottery pieces can be really expensive though, and I’d […]

Filed Under: Accessories, cheap and easy, Crafts, distressed, faux finish, Featured, project du jour, Simple, spray paint, Spring

The Circle Sandwich. My family’s preferred way to use up leftovers.

April 5, 2013 6 Comments

refrigerated crescent roll dough, chicken, baked, sandwich

Refrigerated crescent roll dough makes a great sandwich. We call it The Circle Sandwich and it is one of my family’s favorite meals. (Shhh. Don’t tell them, but it’s a great way to use up leftovers.)

Filed Under: kitchen stuff, Main Dish, recipes, Simple

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 […]

Filed Under: cheap and easy, craft time, Crafts, fabric, guest blogger, no-sew, Simple, upcycle

Packing up Christmas (and ready for next year!)

January 4, 2013 4 Comments

The best and easiest way to organize and store Christmas decorations? Organize them by color.

Filed Under: Christmas, Holidays, Keepin' It real, organization, planning ahead, Simple, Tip of the Day

Simple Christmas planters. (Using Christmas tree clippings.)

December 5, 2012 2 Comments

clippings, Christmas trees, branches, greenery

I have mentioned how much I love me some sticks, but I also love Christmas Tree lots and their bounty of free evergreen clippings!  Even if your family has an artificial tree, you can still cruise by the lot and ask for  some of the extra Christmas tree clippings. Your local lot is busy selling […]

Filed Under: Bargain, cheap and easy, Christmas, craft time, Crafts, decor, project du jour, Simple, UseWhatchaGot, winter

Holiday decorating using your own photos.

November 29, 2012 5 Comments

If you’re like me, you love photos of your friends and family around you. If you’re like my husband, you complain that you can’t move around the house for fear of knocking over row after row of framed photos like so many dominoes. Compromise!  Practicality wins out, except during the month of December. I bring […]

Filed Under: cheap and easy, Christmas, Crafts, decor, Holidays, project du jour, Simple, spray paint, winter

Saving tired old flower pots with textured spray paint.

September 26, 2012 3 Comments

They aren’t replanted yet, but today I wanted to show you how I saved a couple of old flower pots. I have a couple of planters that have been around here for quite a while.  I like the style of them, and I have repainted them several times over in order to get more life […]

Filed Under: cheap and easy, garden & outdoors, gardening, Quick Fix, Simple, spray paint, upcycle, UseWhatchaGot

Fool-proof, roasted chicken. The secret? Brine it.

September 18, 2012 11 Comments

I love an easy, fool proof recipe. Here’s another one of my “Go-To” favorites.  (This is also what we do for our Thanksgiving Turkey each year and It. Is. Awesome.) Have you ever used a brine for chicken or turkey?  No?  Well, it’s about time that you gave it a try, don’t you think? I […]

Filed Under: kitchen stuff, Main Dish, recipes, Simple

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  • Simple, winter themed decor. (Using what you already have, of course.)
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