tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33269683330864976692024-03-13T01:13:44.278-07:00twelveOeightHome Decor, Crafts, Recipes, How To Decorate, DIY, Do It Yourself, Gluten Free Cooking, Dollar Store Crafts, Craft Ideas, twelveOeight, how to paint furniture, how to make chalk paint, decorate on a budget, budget, budget friendly home decor, Cooking on a budget, vintage decor, thrifty decor, farmhouse style, modern countryAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02322793961293114893noreply@blogger.comBlogger391125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3326968333086497669.post-40767549831697976002014-01-22T23:54:00.000-08:002014-01-26T08:24:27.357-08:00Dollar Store Chalkboard Sign in a January House
I am always excited & challenged by what I like to call my January House.
My routine has returned (ok at least a little.)
The Holiday's are behind us, and a fresh New Year with all it's hope and
possibility is here.
And I am usually ready for some change.
Do you do the same thing?
Like finishing something then deciding to make a few changes, and add that
other Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02322793961293114893noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3326968333086497669.post-7825959973459400492014-01-22T00:00:00.001-08:002014-01-22T00:00:27.503-08:00We're moving this week + a HUGE upcoming Wilton Armetale giveaway
Guess what? We're moving this week!
But I don't have any boxes packed, and I plan on spending most of the
week at my desk on my computer.
Perhaps a bit of time thrifting, and I do need to run to JoAnn's for a
few things.
Wow, what a lazy mover right?
Well, it's not really that kind of move, it a Blogger to Wordpress move,
and I couldn't be more excited!!
There are Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02322793961293114893noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3326968333086497669.post-46686230944104807062014-01-20T00:30:00.000-08:002014-01-22T22:12:16.918-08:00Biscuit Top Chicken Pot Pie
Biscuit Top Chicken Pot Pie is not only one of my favorite casseroles, but an easy go to meal
that kids of all ages like. Chock full of veggies, and made from all natural ingredients (no
canned soups in this one!) It's my husband's favorite too, and while he isn't picky at all,
he makes it known which recipes are his faves. In that very subtle, "Mmmm, this is GOOD
you Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02322793961293114893noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3326968333086497669.post-83449028318037367852014-01-19T11:00:00.000-08:002014-01-19T11:00:01.600-08:00Inspiration Monday Party | 7 Fabulous Room Reveals
Welcome back to the Inspiration Monday Party!
And we are so glad you share your love of creating with
us each and every week. Don't forget to share the love by
rocking our sweet party button on your page and visiting some
other links at the party too.
If you are new here welcome, here is how it works:
when you link up at ONE of our sites for this party,
your submission shows upAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02322793961293114893noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3326968333086497669.post-25297896021992023402014-01-19T00:33:00.001-08:002014-01-19T00:33:22.975-08:003 things: Remove the roadblocks that take away your joy and creativity
source
Living a creative life, and pursing creativity can be stress-relieving and relaxing.
An outlet in a hectic and sometimes painful world.
But sharing our hearts, thoughts, art, words, makes us vulnerable too.
To create and share, means we have to expose that side of us.
Being daring and adventurous enough to see not just what is broken, but what
is good, and lovely, and right inAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02322793961293114893noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3326968333086497669.post-70099239788563258372014-01-18T11:02:00.001-08:002014-01-19T00:40:54.216-08:00Show + Tell Saturday at twelveOeight
The sun is shining this morning, and the rooftops have frost upon them that
stubbornly clings as the sun attempts to warm them.
We are spending today busy finishing up a few projects, and making dinner
to share together with our daughter, hubby and sweet little Kaleb this evening.
A walk with the dog, perhaps just one more mug of coffee, and thinking of
how incredibly blessed life is. Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02322793961293114893noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3326968333086497669.post-73866066144568058982014-01-15T22:47:00.000-08:002014-01-21T17:01:14.382-08:00Rustic Valentine Countdown Calendar
This is the first countdown calendar I have made, and now I am officially hooked.
We are working on a thrifty do it yourself wood fireplace mantel for our gas fireplace,
and I hope to have it done soon.
We have done some restructuring to our homeschool time, and trying really hard to
stick to my meal plan. Being more organized seems to free up more time for fun.
Like Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02322793961293114893noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3326968333086497669.post-75083984833371162362014-01-14T23:30:00.000-08:002014-01-15T22:48:49.491-08:00Winter Dining Room Decor | with Amy from The Blissful Bee
Hello twelveOeight readers! It's Amy here from The Blissful Bee and I'm so happy to be back again with some fun eye candy for you all today.
With Christmas being over, we all tend to pack up our Christmas decorations and just go back to our "default" decor. This year I have tried to keep that Winter feeling going by decorating with some heavy textures, darker colors and (of course) deer
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02322793961293114893noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3326968333086497669.post-2719136551366236042014-01-13T01:30:00.000-08:002014-01-16T16:26:00.648-08:00DIY Valentine Mason Jar Lanterns + getting some glitter in our lives
We have had a bit of snow but mostly rain (gasp) here in the Pacific NW.
I seem to forget each year how much it rains where we live, and while I don't
particularly miss shoveling a foot of snow to get out of the driveway each morning,
there is something cozy about snow. I know some of you would love some rain
instead of snow right now. Stay warm, Spring will arrive before we Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02322793961293114893noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3326968333086497669.post-1888709270199042432014-01-12T11:00:00.000-08:002014-01-12T19:49:40.832-08:00Inspiration Monday Party | You Bake Me Happy Features
Welcome back for another fun party this week!
We hope your 2014 is already off to a blessed, creative start,
and know that you will find even more inspiration here this week.
Choosing party features is really hard because
y'all are so amazing and talented.
You are!!
And we are so glad you share your love of creating with
us each and every week. Don't forget to share the love by
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02322793961293114893noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3326968333086497669.post-27569562759962113132014-01-11T08:30:00.000-08:002014-01-11T08:31:32.186-08:00Show + Tell Saturday at twelveOeight
I love Saturdays.
A big cup of strong coffee with some milk (and caramel of course.)
It's quiet for a bit, and I can share some of the beautiful things I
spied this week with you.
January is a time of renewal, restoration and sometimes getting back
on the path we desire. Here are a few things that inspired me this week...
I love this sweet dishtowel from Bev at Flamingo Toes.
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02322793961293114893noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3326968333086497669.post-43619591835660363422014-01-10T03:00:00.000-08:002014-01-12T23:24:00.026-08:00Easy Cheddar Broccoli Soup | Sharing the blog love too
I cannot think of a time of year that we enjoy soup more than the cold days of Winter.
Now that the tree is down and my days have become a bit more organized,
I am trying really hard to stay on track with laundry and meal planning.
Am I the only one that just cannot seem to keep up on these unless a plan is
made?
I am going to share a few of my meal Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02322793961293114893noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3326968333086497669.post-49101507852319516772014-01-08T23:30:00.000-08:002014-01-10T13:14:37.565-08:00Peanut Butter + Chocolate Chunk Brownies
Some days are chocolate days.
I personally find that I function at a much higher level with enough coffee and chocolate
to fuel a small army.
We have two options each day, happy mommy or not as happy as she could be mommy.
That's right, you know the one I always choose.
Since chocolate and peanut butter go together to beautifully, and taste so very good,
today's brownie is the perfect Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02322793961293114893noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3326968333086497669.post-85901494736542981152014-01-07T23:30:00.000-08:002014-01-08T14:25:37.351-08:00DIY Wood Magnets + Wood Push Pins | with Krista from The Happy Housie
I am LOVING wood everything right now, and especially wood that we already have
or can recycle. Krista is sharing a super fun and easy DIY Wood Magnet & Push Pin
project you can put together in a snap!
Hi everyone!! It is Krista from The Happy Housie back again and I am so excited to be here today sharing an easy craft that will help you with staying organized this year.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02322793961293114893noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3326968333086497669.post-64288764279843906002014-01-07T14:17:00.000-08:002014-01-08T12:47:39.596-08:00How To Save Money On Kids Clothes + My Sytem That Works Part 1
Clothing a large family can get expensive. Real quick.
I have used a system like this for years, coming up with new ideas,
tweaked them over time and created a streamlined system that works
really well for me.
You don't have to have a large family to reduce spending in some
important areas however. Years ago, as a single mom, my daughter and
I were able to survive on one income Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02322793961293114893noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3326968333086497669.post-35597058141376536892014-01-05T11:07:00.000-08:002014-01-09T00:09:31.874-08:00Inspiration Monday Party | Healthy Recipe Ideas
~Happy 2014!~
We are so excited to get our 1st 2014 "Inspiration Monday Party" started.
This is the place where your links are seen simultaneously on all four blogs at once..
all you need to do is link up to ONE of our sites.
For most of us, the new year usually brings with it the desire to get healthier.
Although that may mean different things to different people,
eating Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02322793961293114893noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3326968333086497669.post-73431622182259656382014-01-03T14:29:00.000-08:002014-01-05T11:10:19.933-08:00Tommorow Is A New Day | Free Printable with Brooke from Blissful Roots
Hey friends! We have a special treat today, a printable to begin the
New Year with a grateful spirit. Brooke from Blissful Roots has created this
free printable just for us, thank you Brooke!!
Happy new year twelveOeight readers,
don't you LOVE new beginnings?
I absolutely do!
I'm so glad the new year begins right after Christmas,
otherwiseAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02322793961293114893noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3326968333086497669.post-55316463419700676722014-01-02T03:00:00.000-08:002014-01-08T23:12:38.046-08:00Moss + Twine Wrapped Topiary
I decided to do a topiary head count today, including the Christmas topiary pair
gracing the sofa table, I counted eight.
I'm not sure if that is too many.
But the count will be reduced to six once all of the Christmas decorations have
been put away.
That was until, I put some laundry away.
I set the basket down on the bed and began putting away each sock and t-shirt
in it's proper Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02322793961293114893noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3326968333086497669.post-63380956379836873462013-12-31T11:49:00.000-08:002014-01-05T11:47:41.552-08:00Favorite Recipes 2013
Wishing you a wonderful, blessed & abundant year in 2014 friends!
I had so much fun putting together the Best DIY roundup for 2013 and
seeing how far we have come around our house.
And I couldn't forget about what we whipped up in the kitchen so here
is a group of my favorite things that we made in the kitchen this year.
(every recipe has a gluten free option as well too)
Enjoy!
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02322793961293114893noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3326968333086497669.post-70721019253574428242013-12-30T11:20:00.000-08:002014-01-03T09:18:10.499-08:00twelveOeight's BEST DIY Projects of 2013
There may still be a list of things to be done around our home (it would help if we all
didn't keep thinking of new things right?) but I had a blast seeing how far we have
come in just a year.
You are the reason, by the way.
I can sand and paint, glue and create.
But what makes writing, and working, and creating all year so amazing is you.
I try to come up with ideas that are easy on Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02322793961293114893noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3326968333086497669.post-26547339428218477302013-12-29T11:00:00.000-08:002013-12-29T11:00:00.498-08:00Inspiration Monday Party | DIY New Year Ideas
Last party of the year AND it's a FOURTH MONDAY party...our favorite kind.
We have a special guest hostess joining us during this fun holiday season!
If you're linking up via Glitter, Glue & Paint, WELCOME!
We're so glad you're here. And welcome back to all of our regular party-goers, as well...you guys always rock this thing!
Today your links are seen Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02322793961293114893noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3326968333086497669.post-31676051918322698672013-12-29T02:12:00.003-08:002013-12-30T11:20:34.065-08:00Wood Slice Heart Shaped Wreath
Valentine's Day is a mere six-ish weeks away.
So while I take down our Christmas decor, I can't keep from thinking
about hearts, and Cupid, and sparkly pink things.
And conversation hearts.
Ok, chocolate too. You got me.
Now I just need to find the boxes for the ornaments.
And look at them once again, as I wrap them in tissue,
and pack them away for next year.
I always miss our Christmas Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02322793961293114893noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3326968333086497669.post-85171783094329124002013-12-24T11:09:00.002-08:002013-12-24T11:11:56.221-08:00But the greatest of these is Love...Merry Christmas
It's Christmas Eve, and this morning my heart is full of joy.
I think about not everything that has to be done, or isn't perfect.
But what is right.
Everything that is just fine as it is.
And lovely.
And the stuff that can wait, or isn't a big deal.
My daughter called me this morning with the stress that we all
feel when there is an appetizer to make and a few gifts to finish.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02322793961293114893noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3326968333086497669.post-27797392698404192692013-12-22T12:08:00.000-08:002013-12-22T14:03:37.231-08:00Inspiration Monday Party | Last Minute Gifts From The Kitchen
This is the place where your links are seen simultaneously on four blogs at the same timeā¦
All you need to do is link up on ONE of our sites!
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I Should Be Mopping the Floor | Redhead Can Decorate
Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom | twelveOeight
Can you believe Christmas is only a few days away? My holiday shopping is complete, but I always like to bake a Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02322793961293114893noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3326968333086497669.post-25630667674123738552013-12-20T15:30:00.002-08:002013-12-29T02:18:40.918-08:0010 Minute Peppermint Hot Cocoa Mix In A Jar + A grocery cart race too
I'm sure you finished your shopping weeks ago.
And your aren't frazzled.
Your gifts are probably all wrapped.
And you may even have a turkey thawing already in your refrigerator.
You probably have your Christmas dinner menu all planned out.
You're so organized like that, I really am aspiring to have my stuff together
one of these years...but in the meantime...
You andAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02322793961293114893noreply@blogger.com5