DIY wall decor

November 12, 2013

While antiquing a few weekends back I saw a similar wall décor with one small piece of wood and a mason jar going for $45! I looked at my hubby, snapped a pic, and said we're making this!

Me being impatient, and knowing how were are, I drove us straight to the hardware store! If I didn't it would have become another one of those projects we never got around too! I was looking for something to replace some red mirrors on my living room wall that just didn't fit, so I needed a large enough piece of wood to hang, that's why I decided to go with two jars. We purchased the round piece of wood for about 3 bucks, the silver hook things(I'm drawing a blank on the name) for $1.20 each, and some spray paint for about $2.50. I already had the mason jars laying around from Ri's first bday party so we were ready to go. Oh.. we also bought the little mirror hanging hooks and attached it to the back.

I totally failed on the step, by step pictures but when I make some more I totally will! I pinky promise :)

We first drilled in the mirror hanging hook on the back, then spray painted the wood. (I am on the hunt for some distressed wood to make some on, to make it more unique).
After the paint dried the hubby drilled in the silver thingys(yeah still blanking) and then slipped in the mason jars before securing!
Then I added some flowers, I know theyre dead now :( thinking about making some paper ones so it wont be an issue! and hung it on my wall!
Yep its as simple as that! A $45 inspiration all made under 12 bucks! And you better bet these babies will be going out as Christmas presents this year! Maybe i'll put some candles in them. OR paint the insides, Even add some glitter! Totally doing it, mine will be painted gold glitter for Christmas time!



HELLO THERE

October 31, 2013



With this being my first blog post and first BLOG EVER I hope that you can bare with me as I figure this all out :) I'm not very computer savvy so this may take while! 

So I will start off with a little bit about me and what made me want to start blogging! 

My name is Kayla, 23 years old, mama to my pride and joy Rilynn (she just turned one; can't believe it) wifey to my manly husband brad(we're high school sweethearts cute huh?) and newly sales and events coordinator at work (LOVING IT). Did I mention, I'm a total penny pincher?!  My family and I live in a small little beach town and just want to live a simple life full of love and happiness! 

Why do I want to start blogging? After reading other blogs, observing so many creative talented people through Instagram, Pinterest and similar social media I have become nothing but intrigued! I always think "oh I'm so busy, I don't have time to do anything." But reality is... WE ARE ALL BUSY! Everyone has their own way of dealing with it and finding time to balance their lives out to get to where they want to be in life! I think the blogging is a great way to get inspiration from others and to open your eyes to the bigger picture. It's nice to know that I'm not the only other working mom out there, who feels like she doesn't have enough hours in the day! That's the beauty in it all.. Things will work out and fall in to place just let it.

Join me through everyday struggles with health and Fitness. My love for all things beauty, on a budget. As I balance work life and family life! And the joys that come with just being a Mommy! I will be open and honest...I PINKY PROMISE 

Xoxo 
Kayla 

Ps. HAPPY HALLOWEEN
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