five holiday wreath ideas

Hello readers! I have been gone for about a week taking a short break to enjoy my daughter’s birthday festivities but I am back today to share with you, five holiday wreath ideas you may want to try. A wreath … Continue reading

DIY bow and clip holder

DIY bow and clip holder- amy+mayd

If you know or have a little girl then you know about their little hair clips, bows, ties etc. They are many in number and tiny in size so how does one keep them organized? Well, short of throwing them … Continue reading

cool bar cart ideas, DIY projects and makeovers

With the holidays impending and bringing with them lots of guests popping in, dinner parties and hopefully a few quiet evenings near the fireplace, what better idea than to set up your very own old-fashioned bar cart? Here are a few gorgeous … Continue reading

cute Halloween candy ideas

So here is my dilemma  what to hand out to trick or treaters in my neighborhood? I want to have cool candy options for the little neighbor kids but when I get the little mini candy bars and typical Halloween candy, … Continue reading

dollar store crafts that are amazing

Never underestimate the dollar store again… all I have to say is whoa. I knew that the dollar store was the best bargain for basic off-brand staples in a pinch you know, tissue paper, paper plates, cheap picture frames etc. … Continue reading

vintage bedtime stories baby shower

bedtime stories- amy+mayd

This was a fun baby shower I helped throw for my dear sister-in-law. We wanted to do a vintage style bedtime stories theme. I found these great children’s illustrations in an old nursery rhyme book and photocopied them and glued them to … Continue reading

best handmade baby and kids halloween costumes

It’s time for a little Halloween fun! I went through the etsy Halloween costume listings and found some great handmade Halloween costumes for babies and toddlers! First one that struck my eye was this bright red “Raggedy Ann” wig. It … Continue reading

photo projects you can do this weekend

custom photo block- amy+mayd

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

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