I have found some great photo projects with tutorials online and thought they would make the perfect weekend project for my readers who need something to keep them busy! The above photos are mounted on pine wood planks painted in … Continue reading
Category Archives: amy+mayd design guide
how to host a baby shower
last week I posted some tips on how to plan the perfect party, I thought a good follow-up post would be to show some images from my baby shower a few years ago. My mom, sisters and I planned this party … Continue reading
what to do with empty jars, bottles and other glass containers
I love tutorials that help reuse items. Here are some great tutorials (simply click on image for the tutorial link) with ideas of what to do with empty jars and glass bottles and containers. Above is a tutorial on how … Continue reading
new ideas for painting furniture, go bold
So, the easiest way in my book to make over a space always involves paint. I love to paint my furniture when I have the time if I am feeling that it needs a revamp. Here are a few inspiration … Continue reading
colorful outdoor places around the world
Everyone needs a little color in their Monday, so I decided to post these beautiful travel pictures I found recently. Wouldn’t it be cool if there were more “Umbrella Sky” walkways? Who knew laundry could be so beautiful? Against the … Continue reading
felt flower tutorials for clips, headbands and more
Scouring pinterest you can find loads of DIY tutorials and right now I am loving felt flower clips for babies and children. Though if you get the basics down you can easily use the flowers you create to embellish cardigans, bags, pillows … Continue reading
cute pumpkin decor ideas without carving
It’s pumpkin time!! I love going to the pumpkin patch even though I am not a kid. It’s still a lot of fun to look at all of the different sizes and shapes of pumpkins, they almost have their own … Continue reading
how to plan the perfect party
There are certain elements that every great party must contain. I am starting to plan my daughter’s 2nd birthday party, wow that went by fast, and it seems like every party I plan all comes down to a few pertinent questions that … Continue reading
how to fold a fitted sheet and store your linens with ease
Okay, does folding a fitted sheet drive you as insane as it does me?!? Then please watch this video of the Martha Stewart show in which she gives us the real how to on this subject once and for all. … Continue reading
kitchen bureau turned baby bureau, DIY nursery
I am a fan of restoring old furniture and reusing it, so when I was pregnant with my daughter I went hunting for the perfect piece of furniture to add a little vintage style to her room. I found this … Continue reading