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  • The Complete Beginner’s Guide to Cross Stitch: Part 1 – Supplies

    Much like knitting, cross stitch is having a resurgence. If you’ve been interested in starting this relaxing and inexpensive hobby but had no idea where to start, look no further! I’m going to teach you everything you need to know to get started. What is Cross Stitch? Cross stitch is a form of needlepoint where… Keep Reading

    The Complete Beginner’s Guide to Cross Stitch: Part 1 – Supplies

  • How I Read Without Going Broke

    Reading can be expensive, but it doesn’t have to be! Check out these tips to save money while still reading all the books.

    How I Read Without Going Broke

  • 19 for 2019

    Happy New Year! I can’t believe it’s 2019 already. Like seriously, where did the year go? I feel like 2018 flew by. Anywho, I’m a huge fan of Gretchen Rubin and her podcast Happier. Last year, she and her sister did a spin on New Year’s resolutions. You create a list of 19 things you… Keep Reading

    19 for 2019

How to Create the Perfect Collage-Style Gallery Wall Every Time

After we welcomed A into our family, not only did the amount of laundry, toys, and giggles in our house increase, but the number of printed photos also increased.  We had newborn pictures, 6-month pictures, one-year pictures.  Of course I had to buy all of these beautiful pictures of my beautiful baby boy!  A few months ago I realized the box I was stashing photos in was bulging.  Enter the gallery wall.Choosing a WallStart by looking at inspiration photos.  Do you recognize a theme?  When I looked at Pinterest (my favorites are here, here, and here) a pattern emerged: I liked condensed, narrow arrangements.  So I knew I was looking for a narrow sliver of wall to hang all of our family photos.Our home is open concept with lots and lots of windows (yay natural light!) but not many spots for ... [Read More]

Nichole Williams Filed Under: Decor

12 Tips for Taking Your Toddler to Walt Disney World

Traveling to Disney World with a toddler, much like other things in life, requires a little bit of extra planning.  Toddlers aren’t as easy to cart around as babies or mature enough to understand everything that’s going on like older kids.  But taking your little tyke to Disney World can make for an amazing family vacation!Drew and I have been several times solo (duo?) but this past May we took A for the first time.  It was so. much. fun.  Here are a few toddler-specific tips from our trip.1. Consider Bringing Your Own StrollerWhile Disney does have strollers for rent, you may want to bring your own.  Disney’s strollers can’t be carried from park-to-park, so if you do any park hopping you’ll have to return them and get a new one at the next place.  And since ... [Read More]

Back to School Cupcakes

Why do we give apples as gifts to teacher’s?  I’m not sure when or why the custom started, but today we’re switching the tradition up with a delightfully sweet twist.I made these super cute apple cupcakes a while back for Teacher’s Appreciation Week but they’re also perfect for back to school.Making them is so easy!  Whip up a batch of your favorite cupcakes and icing.  I made homemade chocolate and vanilla cupcakes with buttercream icing because I love to bake.  If baking isn’t your thing or #aintnobodygottimeforthat feel free to use box mixes.  No one says no to a cupcake either way. 😊To recreate this look you’ll need:Wilton No 2A tip for the applesWilton No 70 tip for the leavesPretzel sticks for the stemsRed and green gel food coloringBaked cupcakesWhite icing1. Color the IcingScoop ... [Read More]

How a Less Than Perfect DIY Project Can Still Look Pretty Darn Cute

Anyone else have a hope chest growing up?My mom was given one by her mother when she turned sixteen, who gave it to me when I turned sixteen. Here she is in all her 1980’s glory.She may not be the hippest girl on the block, but she still smells wonderfully of cedar.I decided it was time to bring this ole gal into the twenty-first century.Note:  I am not a total emotional monster.  I double-checked that Mom was okay with me making some changes to the chest before I started, and she gave her blessing.I looked at inspiration pictures for forever until I finally found this gorgeous desk makeover.That dark navy, those gold handles, the stained top.  Swoon.I had a lot of apprehension about painting the cedar.  Wood purists are probably tsk tsking right now.  But this piece is only priceless to ... [Read More]

Nichole Williams Filed Under: Decor, DIY

Simple & Delicious Classic Chocolate Chip Cookies

There's nothing sweeter than a classic chocolate chip cookie.  This simple and delicious recipe delivers a cookie with crips edges and a super soft center.  I recommend making a big batch and stashing a bag in the freezer so you can have cookies whenever you want. (Note: Not responsible for dough eaten straight out of the freezer :) )Tips for Amazing Cookies Personally, I prefer the look of a dark brown cookie, so I use dark brown sugar instead of light brown for this recipe.  Only have the light stuff?  No problem!  Go ahead and use it. Beat the butter and sugar together until it's pale in color and creamy.  This ensures the butter and sugar are creamed together, resulting in a fluffier cookie.  (You will probably get a few more cookies out of your batter from this too.  And whoever ... [Read More]

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This is an example of a WordPress post, you could edit this to put information about yourself or your site so readers know where you are coming from. You can create as many posts as you like in order to share with your readers what is on your mind. This is an example of a WordPress post, you could edit this to put information about yourself or your site so readers know where you are coming from. You can create as many posts as you like in order to share with your readers what is on your mind. This is an example of a WordPress post, you could edit this to put information about yourself or your site so readers know where you are coming from. You can create as many posts as you like in order to share with your readers what is on your mind. This is an example of a WordPress post, you could ... [Read More]

Nichole Williams Filed Under: Crafts1