Random thoughts on a sunny, slightly chilly Saturday morning:
1. Our highschool made it to STATE. Yes. Yes they did. They won last night in the LAST THREE SECONDS. We are streaming the final game with all my family and watching it together.
2. I’m so sorry I’ve been off my game with “What I Bought Wednesday.” It will make a reappearance this week. To tide us over until we can get there I want to recommend my favorite beauty item on this planet.
Nothing can compare to this mascara.
And this primer that goes with it.
They are both under $5.
3. Also, I found the solution to television cords that hang on the wall. We had an Apple TV that I couldn’t figure out where to put once the television was on the wall.
Here’s how we fixed it and how we hid our TV cords.
4. It was an amazing week on the blog. We discussed:
- 7 amazing, incredible ceilings
- our backyard makeover
- how to decorate a kitchen island for spring (with the cutest carrots)
- and so many blue and white decorating ideas
5. I have the best tip if you paint your nails at home. Make sure to wrap the polish (and the topcoat) over the top of the nails to prevent chipping.
6. In housekeeping news, I also wanted to take a moment to apologize for the excess ads on the blog. I hear you and I thank you for all the feedback. I’m working with the ad company right now to reduce them.
And now?
I have the best round-up of all my favorite links to show you.
LET’S GO.
I love fresh flowers.
The challenge is they don’t last that long.
These 5 tips to make fresh-cut flowers last longer.
This is a cake.
I know it looks like an Easter basket, but it’s one of the CUTEST cakes I’ve ever seen.
See the recipe and the how-to here.
Built-ins are amazing.
But they can be so hard to style.
See all the built-in styling tips here.
This little Easter bunny is so cute.
And it’s made from fondant.
And in random news:
One of the prettiest houses
This amazing blue and white living room
8 long-distance friendship ideas
This one-hour bathroom makeover
These spring ideas for your table
Have you ever heard of mise en place?
This faux carrera marble painting technique
This idea for a thrift store basket
This Nashville home tour
And this
If you’ve ever wanted to tour a showhouse? You can take a virtual tour (just drag your mouse around) here.
And one more for the road
Looking for an easy spring project?
Here’s a DIY obelisk (and you’ll never guess what I made it from).
happy random Saturday to YOU
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Another fun week of fun features. I'm loving all the inspiration. Happy weekend KariAnne.
Oh my goodness. What a fun blog post. And thank you my friend for sharing my cake!
So many great ideas. Love the weekly wrap up. Now to get busy!
Happy Saturday How fun for the WIN Always enjoy your posts, even out here in la la land California. Yes please, lose the ads
I enjoy your writing, but have unsubscribed due to ads. I can't read the posts easily. Too much clutter. Sorry.
Thanks so much for another great week of ideas, KariAnne! Lots of beautiful inspiration!
About the ads, isnt this your blog and some income for you and four college students. Cant we support you in all areas for this free entertainment and lots of laughs? Buck up lil campers, dont be so ...rhymes with witchy!
It's so freaky that you posted how you lost interest in blue & white but then found your way back. Same here. I started my collection about 40 years ago then my Mum gave me some green depression glass and BANG!! it was love at first sight even though there's not a lot in Australia. I started building that collection and lost interest in b & w. Sold off most of it but kept special pieces that I just couldn't part with. And then in my 60's found myself drawn to b & w again so I have gone full circle and my downstairs area and walls are a sea of blue and white decor. I love your IG site.
Thanks so much for sharing my 10 Spring Themed table ideas! Always love seeing your posts!