Happy Easter Peeps {Pinterest Easter Peeps Ideas}

Oh Peeps, how I love thee! And I know, they can be a somewhat polarizing food - as in, you either love them, or you hate them. So, in honor of one of my favorite indulgences, I decided to share some of the cutest ideas featuring the most amazing Easter treat ever from Pinterest (I mean, where else?!).

A peep wreath from Family Fun Crafts via Pinterest. I just love how bright and cheerful it is!

Next up, great for the kids are Peeps S'mores from Say Yes to Hoboken via Pinterest. Such a fun, colorful update to a traditional treat!

What would be a post about peeps without something for the adults! Try a Peeptini from Home is Where the Boat Is this Easter via Pinterest! A unique twist on a lemon drop martini with a fun garnish of peeps!

Peeps can even be used in decor! Check out this great peeps-inspired mantle banner made from paint chips and free printable artwork over at Spunky Junky via Pinterest. We may be kindred spirits because I can totally relate to her blog post title "I Loathe Easter Grass."

And finally, I just love a well done party favor or gift idea that could be used for the office or kids classrooms! Head on over for your free printable for a peeps topper from eighteen 25 via Pinterest.

Have a Happy Easter Peeps!

Sewing Room Love {Organization Inspiration}

We moved into a 3 bedroom house in July of last year from a very small 2 bedroom townhouse. What did this mean? It meant I now had a dedicated SEWING ROOM and GUEST ROOM that were actually SEPARATE ROOMS! YIPEEEE!

In our old place, my "sewing room" was also the laundry room, my closet, and guest room COMBINED. To say it was not the most functional space would be an understatement, and there was NO STORAGE. You can check out a post of my previous sewing room update here.

However, the only thing I was able to do in my new sewing room was get a new cutting table (I had been using a folding table) and shelf from Ikea, as well as shelves on the walls. Its not pretty right now, but  I have GRAND plans that include paint and a stencil from Royal Design Studio.   In the meantime, I thought I would share inspiration photos that I've been pinning to my "Sewing Room Love" board on Pinterest.

Don't you just LOVE the shelves and the ribbon hanging station of this one? And, the sewing machine looks out the window, which is especially nice on long, sunny weekend days when I am in the sewing room!!

via Pinterest from the Inspired Room from BHG

This next one, I DIE! Do you see that it has a SINK?! A SINK in the room?! And, there are cabinets and drawers and thread organized by COLOR! This is my DREAM future sewing room/studio. I just picture myself dressed so nicely in a frilly apron fluttering about sewing and making things in this room...ahhh...

via Pinterest

This photo below is probably a bit more realistic for how my sewing room will shape up - I just love thread displayed on the wall, as it leaves space on my sewing table for everything else - and believe me, there is a lot of "everything else" that usually finds its way on my sewing table! I just LOVE threads in color order, however, I doubt I'll ever get THAT organized for more than a day!

via Pinterest

I will admit a secret - I have a huge thing for clipboards. Something about pretty clipboards with lists and papers on them just does it for me - so I love this idea of using multiple clipboards to display project lists, orders, patterns, etc.

via Pinterest

You cannot tell me that this chalkboard paint wall calendar doesn't just make you SWOON and wish you had it! I've been thinking about a way to organize all of my deadlines and projects and I think I've found it!

via Pinterest from Martha Stewart

Fabric storage is a HUGE issue for me! I have a lot of it and often not a full bolt (but that will be changing soon!) so I love the idea of displaying fabric like this because I would have a much better idea of what I have, rather than always buying new. Wait. Who am I kidding? I will always buy new fabric, I have a serious addiction. But hey, admitting it is the first step, right?!

via Pinterest from Girl Inspired

Are you planning any sewing room or craft room/space organization? Let me know some of your favorite organization pins - I need LOTS of inspiration! I promise to update you all here when I finally get around to updating my sewing room!! I can't wait!

A Pinterest Valentines {Crafty Inspiration}

Since February is a mere 2 days away (where DID January GO?!), and I haven't done a thing to think about Valentines Day other than start my swap partner's gift - I thought I'd share a list of great Pinterest Valentines Day finds to provide inspiration to get your love day crafting and baking on!

via Pinterest. Brownie mix and strawberry cake - TOGETHER! From I (heart) to stamp by Jen Del Muro

via Pinterest. Tutorial from a great new blog I found, Simple as That. Love!

via Pinterest. Martha does it again, with these super cute candy filled hanging hearts! Find the tutorial here.

via Pinterest. Amy at The Idea Room always has great ideas! Find the tutorial here - I just might be trying this one for Valentines this year!

via Pinterest. For the sewing folks out there, this super cute heart throw-pillow will go together super quick and easy! Find the tutorial from Amy at Diary of a quilter.

What are you planning to bake, make or sew for Valentines Day? Are you on Pinterest? Share your favorite pins with me in the comments!

My Pinterest Ode To Halloween

Ok, I'm going to reveal a secret about me that only my friends know - I secretly hate Halloween.  Well, scratch that, I hate the dressing up/costume part of Halloween.  It wasn't always this way, as I have many a fond memory of dressing up in costumes and having a blast at the Halloween parties my mom threw for me and my friends - there was the crab apple toss, bobbing for apples and apples hanging from a string in the garage and you couldn't use your hands to grab a bite! Clearly, my mom knows how to throw a Halloween Par-tay!

Well, all that changed once I got to college.  With Halloween came serious amounts of PRESSURE to think of the most cute/creative/sexy/funny/witty costume, and each year I failed. Miserably.  So, now that there is no group pressure to participate, I have just given up. Which is OK by me, and probably everyone else in the world - see photographic evidence below.

However, there is one thing I like about Halloween - I LOVE handing out candy to Trick or Treaters! LOVE IT! (I promise its not as creepy/crazy as it sounds!) See, I'm not a total Halloween Scrooge.

Anywhoo, this year thanks to Pinterest I came to the realization that I might actually like some things about Halloween - I pinned them without even knowing! Who's surprised that all of them are handmade? Not me.  So, without further ado, here are a few things that are inspiring me to at least think about making a few decor items and actually decorating for Halloween NEXT year.

 Love all of the Black & White Glam decor ideas from Ellie G. at Less Cake {More Frosting}.  

More photos and ideas on her blog!

Love the Black & White stripes with contrasting orange flowers in this yarn wreath on etsy!

Just discovered an awesome blog, The House of Smiths, for this great pillow - which includes a tutorial! 

And finally, every holiday is not complete without rhinestones! How cute is this white pumpkin from BHG.com.

Has anyone created anything fun for Halloween this year? I'd love to see it and get more inspiration! Oh, and please feel free to share your own Halloween horror stories - still can't believe I shared that photo of myself...

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