Hi Friends, I had the pleasure of attending beautiful a wedding on Folly Beach last weekend. I was excited to get dressed up and spend some time out with my husband. I knew that I wanted to wear my pink flamingo dress, but did not have a handbag that would go with it. I love […]
Archive | Jewelry
Seashell Necklace - A Chic Keepsake
Hi All! With warm weather on it’s way, the last thing I want to do is weigh a light and breezy outfit down with lots of clunky, heavy accessories. Capture the perfection of your summer vacation with a chic keepsake from a seashell. You don’t have to be a surfer to rock seashell necklace. […]
Cement Gemstones & Earrings
Hi Friends! For the past few months I have been dabbling in creating things out of concrete/cement. Playing with concrete is like conducting your own little science experiment. “Will is work? Did I add too much water? What happens if I add paint to mixture?” I have had a blast making these little gems. I […]
The Great Upcycle Challenge- Gritgoods
Hi Friends, This is the final project from The Great Upcycle Challenge. This challenge was to transform a previously owned item into a great upcycled treasure. The item could be one that was acquired from a vintage store, thrift store, or antique store. It could also use an item that you found abandoned on the […]
Nautical Rope Necklace & My Guest Post for Hobyz
Hi Friend! Remember my this rope bracelet? Well, I finally made a friend for it. I was asked to write a DIY Tutorial for The Hobyz Blog and I immediately thought about this Nautical Rope Necklace. As you know, I am nautical obsessed, but I also like sturdy and bold pieces of jewelry. This necklace […]
Mom Necklace
Hi Friends, It’s Mother’s Day this weekend…like you did not know. I know that there are some of you out there that still haven’t decided what to give that special lady in your life. No Worries… I have an easy, inexpensive and lovely Mother’s Day project that could be perfect for you. Last Minute Mother’s […]
Moms and DIY Projects
Hi Friends! So I am really excited to announce that I am a new contributor to the Charlotte Mom’s Blog. Charlotte Moms Blog is a collaborative blog that focuses on my lovely city, Charlotte, and the awesome Mama’s who reside here. About Motherhood & Feeling Connected For me, when I became pregnant with my first […]
Rope Bracelet
Hi Friends! I enjoy going to hardware stores by myself. I don’t like following my husband around the hardware store searching for a particular type of nail or light bulb. I like to walk slowly through the isles and look at my creative options. I have been really into making jewelery out of rope lately. […]
Nautical Inspired Necklace Holder
Hi Friends! It’s no secret that I love living in the Carolinas. In the summer is really nice to hop in the car ( with kids and too much stuff) and travel 3 or 4 hours to the beach. I am really excited because we have officially scheduled a beach trip. It has been a […]
5 Minute Bracelet Redo
Dear Friends, I sorted through my accessories today and I was a little underwhelmed. Ho Hum!! With an active and sometimes aggressive toddler, earrings are out of the question. I am sure a lot of you know what I am talking about. I really can only wear things that I am OK with him ripping […]