What To Buy And Not To Buy at The Dollar Store
If you've read more than one of my previous blog posts, I'm sure you quickly realized that I'm frugal. I look for deals and save money any way I can. If something retails for $20, but you can get it...
View ArticleKathleen's Amazing Before and Afters
One of the best things about Facebook is that it allows you to reconnect with those that went away to a different college, moved to a different town or just plain lose touch with. Case in point, my...
View ArticleA Pinterest Fail and a 2 Pin Win
I, along with most people in the world now it seems, have 1000+ pins saved onto my Pinterest boards. Out of those numerous craft-inspired Pins, I have actually attempted about 4. (Click here to see a...
View ArticleNew Chair/Great Room Progress
I realized that I haven't shared photos of our latest furniture purchase...a chair for our great room. Just to rewind, here is what our great room used to look like-Then, we purchased this sofa-Instead...
View ArticleJessica's Fantastic Flip
I first met my dear friend Jes during our freshman year of college. She lived across the hall from me in our all-girls teeny-tiny dorm. We shared many laughs, clothes, trips to the cafeteria and even...
View ArticleThe Mojo
Have you all heard of Paper Mojo??? Please tell me I was not the only one who didn't know about this awesome site. I found it accidentally during a random Google search and spent nearly an hour...
View ArticleThe Past Few Weeks
September seems to be one of those crazy months that is filled with my favorite things...fashion, parties, wine and cooler nights. This September has been no exception. Work and events have been at an...
View ArticleSaving Green Leads To Turning Green
On my latest thrift store run, I spotted this little guy-I saw potential and the price was right-I actually paid just $8, as I had a 20% coupon. Yep, I use coupons at thrift stores because I'm that...
View ArticleDIY Accessory Wall
My Easy DIY Accessory Wall Our master closet resembles a coat closet more than a typical walk-in closet. There is nothing master about it, unless you count mastering fitting 2 adults' entire...
View ArticleFriday Finds: Cost Plus World Market
It's been awhile since I have posted about my favorite finds of the moment. I am continuously looking for home decor. It's a weakness.Lately, I have been loving the recently revamped website of Cost...
View ArticleThe Ultimate Road Trip: Texas Part 1
If you follow me on Instagram (@suburbanspunk), you may have noticed that I was in Texas last week!1800 miles+60 hours+15 Starbucks stops+4 cities+2 friends= One priceless, ultimate road trip!Hi...
View ArticleUpdated Home Tour
A few months ago, I added a 'Home Tour' tab to my blog but failed to mention it here:(I turn to blogs for decor inspiration and adore looking at others' home tours, so I thought it was time to update...
View ArticleMy TV Debut + DIFFA's Holidays By Design Event
Jaclyn Joslin takes the Art Attack challenge to benefit Design Industries Foundation Fighting AIDSA snapshot taken right after filming-Last Friday, I had the privilege of stopping by the Kansas City...
View ArticleGift Well Soon
Christmas Wish-List 2012I thought I would share my Christmas wish-list with my lovely readers, as I think most of these items would work well for the women in your life:...
View ArticleDeal of the Day
Disclaimer- I realize that I probably sound like I am 80 years old suggesting this product, but I know after a long work day in heels, I appreciate the extra cushion underfoot as I stand and cook...
View ArticlePantone Color of the Year 2013
Pantone has just announced the color of the year for 2012...What do you think?Emerald is not a color I typically turn to, at least not in home decor, but I do like it. It's gorgeous paired with lime,...
View ArticleFrom Pallets to Pretty
When my co-worker Monica first joined our company last year, we quickly bonded over our shared love of decorating, organizing and DIY projects. Safe to say, we're work BFFs. One thing I love most about...
View ArticleQuick, Easy and Awesome DIY Gift Ideas
Although Christmas is a mere 5 days away, it's not too late to create some easy gifts for friends, loved ones, neighbors etc. Thanks to the wonderful world of Pinterest, I discovered some divine gift...
View ArticleA New Room...and a New Ring!
If you follow me on Facebook, you may have seen my post about painting my dining room ceiling a few weeks ago. When I originally painted my dining room mocha brown, I left the tray ceiling the existing...
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