April 2015 archive

DIY Spring Mantel Ideas

Hello!

It’s finally starting to feel like spring here in Indiana. {Sometimes our state misses the “it’s spring time now…please warm up” memo. Sigh.}

While patiently waiting inside for temperatures to warm up I couldn’t help but browse Hometalk and check out some spring mantel ideas for inspiration. And today I wanted to share these great ideas with you!

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A Colorful Nautical-Inspired Bridal Shower

Good Morning!

You know I’m a sucker for planning a cool party…well let me just say this past weekend I think we threw one of our coolest {and prettiest} parties yet…a colourful nautical-inspired bridal shower!

There are so many words I can use to describe this bridal shower, but how about we let the pictures do most of the talking for once, shall we!?

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Spring Home Tour

Hello!

I don’t know if I’ve mentioned this to you before but spring is my second favorite season. Fall of course is first {no-brainer}, followed by spring, then summer and winter {not necessarily in that order though because I equally get sick of the hot and cold weather at some point}. Sorry summer lovers hot, humid weather for long periods of time does nothing for me…or my hair 🙂

But there’s just something about spring that makes me very happy. All of the pastel colors, green grass, lightweight jackets, blooming flowers…it’s such a pretty time of the year.

And since it is spring time it’s only appropriate that I invite you back to the Purple Palace to check out some of the seasonal touches we’ve added. So welcome back!

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Michael’s Gift Card Giveaway!

Hi Friends!

I know it’s been kinda quite around here lately. This is a busy time of the year for me at work, so unfortunately I haven’t had as much time to craft, cook, write {have a life}…you get the idea 🙂

But don’t worry…I’ll be back soon with lots of new stuff! In the meantime how does a giveaway sound to you!? To celebrate spring time I’m teaming up with the My Crafty Spot contributors to give one lucky reader the chance to win a $50 gift card to Michaels.

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8 Bridal Shower Ideas

Hello!

One of the best parts of spring time is that it leads up to a very exciting season…wedding season!

{Also known to some as summer time 🙂 }

But, you can’t get to wedding season until you make it through wedding shower season…which tends to be now. So, if you are planning a shower and looking for some ideas today’s post is for you!

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Sweet Potato Nachos Recipe

Happy Monday!

I hope you had a great Easter weekend!

My weekend was perfect thanks to a certain Big Ten team {Wisconsin} beating Kentucky…

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Not because I filled out a bracket this year, or because I’m a Wisconsin fan…but because Wisconsin’s win helped my team remain the last team to hold a perfect season record…

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The Indiana Hoosier’s 1976 undefeated team.

And we {we meaning IU that is} also signed a much needed recruit. It was a great weekend for basketball…and the fun continues tonight with the NCAA Men’s Basketball Championship game.

In honor of the game {and all the basketball excitement} today I’m sharing an easy recipe with you. Something a little sweet, but salty…Sweet Potato Nachos!

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Moss-Inspired Easter Eggs

Good Morning!

I used to love decorating Easter eggs as a kid. The colors, the stickers, making a mess being creative…all totally up my alley! This year I decided it was time to decorate Easter eggs with something I’m becoming a little obsessed with…moss!

Moss-Inspired Easter Eggs

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