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Design Dazzle: DIY Headboard For Kids and Teens

Design Dazzle: DIY Headboard For Kids and Teens

New Home

I finally get to personalize my new home. We just signed the contract a couple of days ago. I will post some pics of the house. I would love to get some ideas of what to do to have a elegant but comfortable living space.

Anniversary

I found out that the fastest way to a man heart is through the gun range. Our anniversary was coming up and I wanted to do something other than dinner and a movie. We always talked about going to the gun range but never got around to doing it. I thought this would be a fun, masculine thing to do. I wanted to look for a class so we can get educated about guns and shooting while getting the opportunity to shoot.
So I took him to the gun range and we had a blast. I was very nervous because I have never even shot a gun. But we had an excellent time and will go back to their couples night.
Check out my work:



See I can take care of my husband wants-sometimes!

That's the domestication kicking in...

Mrs. Ellis



Name of Shooting Range:
           Quick Shots
1199 Zonolite Road, Atlanta, Georgia 30306
Monday-Thursday 11am to 9pm
Friday 11am to 10pm
Saturday 9am to 10pm
Sunday 10am to 6pm
Call us: (404) 963-1962
Email Us:   info@quickshotshootingrange.com

Fall Bouquet

I am now really into seasonal decoration. It actually gives me a little joy to have some change in my house instead it be so drab. I am going to make a nice small bouquet.

You need:
Silk Flowers
Scissors
vase (your choice in size)
water
bowl (that you really don't want)
water beads
wire cutters

Here it goes!




I chose a short round vase and I added the water beads. You let the water beads set for a couple of hours and they become these vibrant nice size beads.


I cut the silk flowers really short so they can fit in the vase and look nice when bunched together. So I just added flowers until the vase is filled out.

I filled be vase with the water beads before adding the flowers.



I cut the silk flowers really short so they can fit in the vase and look nice when bunched together. Then I just added flowers until the vase is filled out. You can add berry stems for a more fall look (which I will probably do).

Very easy and inexpensive project for home decor. For a more spring/summer look you can change the beads and flowers to a more warm weather color.
I picked up all the items at walmart.

Dinnerware

I have a new love affair with dinnerware. I realized that your home decor doesn't have to start and end with furniture or new paint; you can change your dinnerware to match your mood of the season. I didn't want to be one of those people that had beautiful china that never got used. I have been on the hunt for dinnerware that can be used for various occasions and with different kings of table linens to achieve different looks. I saw a dinner set on television one day and it was a white china set that had an intricate red  design on the outer rim. I went to T.J Maxx on a whim and they had a display that contained "my dishes." This set can easily be used for a Christmas or Valentine's day dinner. I matched it up with all red salad plates an bowls.



The other set that I found is a very traditional set that could be used for any occasion because it has texture and great detail.



http://www.horchow.com/store/catalog/prod.jhtml?itemId=cprod76450002

I will be putting together a tablescape for upcoming holidays and everyday use.
Have fun with your space by making it your place to escape to!

~Mrs. Ellis

Build it and they will come...

I really want to figure out how to get out doors and spend time with friends and family. I recently came across a article on How to Build a Fire Pit. I am into getting my hands dirty this  year and being out in nature. I hope to take on this project and get a handle on how to have quality looking DIY projects. I have to find a house first (lol) but I will show everyone my progress and finished project.

The Art of Low-fat Baking

 This article Art of Low-fat Baking is a good place for beginner bakers that want to do some low-fat baking. This article helps me understand the interaction between the various ingredients that are usually used in baking but in a low fat way. I am trying to lose weigh but I want to bake for my family so this article helps me find a happy medium.

~Mrs. Ellis