Not JUST A Housewife

Show Me What Ya Got #119

May 14, 2013 By Stacy 37 Comments

Sorry this is up a little late. I somehow forgot to hit “schedule” so it would post by itself. When I checked this morning, I noticed it wasn’t up yet. Here we go……

Hello!!! I finally posted a project yesterday. I know it has been awhile. That is the downside of tackling a big ugly project like plumbing, framing, and unfinished basements in general. I feel like there has been a lack of creativity in my life. I may have to whip out some smaller projects here and there to cope with it :)

So I would love for you to check out my Spring Mantel I posted yesterday.

Let’s get tot he party, shall we?

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Spring Mantel

May 13, 2013 By Stacy 11 Comments

It finally stopped snowing here in Utah so I decided to finish my spring mantel. I didn’t have the motivation to do it when I was still snuggled up with the fireplace roaring. But it has been sunny for a week straight so to celebrate here is my springy, yellow, mantel!!!

Another reason I held off was I was waiting for my tulips in my flower beds to be ready to cut. Aren’t white tulips so sexy? And what scream spring more than gingham? Maybe green grass?

To cover up my TV, I just sprayed some foam board with chalk board paint. It is easy to prop up in front of the TV when it is not in use and easy to take down when we want to see a show :)

I realize that I still have not posted my fireplace tutorial (head hung in shame). I promise to get it posted soon.

I love my wood box. I ordered it from Joss and Main. The bunny was from Hobby Lobby and he got a coat of brass paint.

The vase is just a regular vase from the dollar store. I covered it in gold vinyl that I had left over from Christmas.

Happy Spring!!!!

Show Me What Ya Got #118

May 7, 2013 By Stacy 57 Comments

HELLO!!! I am back and ready to go. In fact, I posted TWICE yesterday. I had a good break last week. I got (sort of) caught up on cleaning and spent some quality time with my family. I also brainstormed for an upcoming site redesign. I want to make this blog easier to navigate [...]

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I am in a book! {and a beautiful giveaway}

May 6, 2013 By Stacy 123 Comments

I have something fun to share with you today! My Mason Jar Planter has been featured in a book :) I have been featured in several magazines but this is my first time in a book. And it is a topic that I adore. I have plants all over my house. I love gardening as much as DIY projects so it is a natural thing to have so many plants around.

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Pretending to be teenagers again……

May 6, 2013 By Stacy 15 Comments

I don’t get all mushy often but even non-mushy people deserve to gush a little on their anniversary :)

I love this man. We have been married 13 years today. We are ridiculously happy but it has been hard most of the time. We married young (he was 24 and I was just shy of 21) and started our family only 18 months later. We have experienced 3 lay offs, deaths in our family, mistakes/forgiveness, a miscarriage, extended family drama, and have always struggled financially. But we also have experienced the birth of four amazing little boys, our first house, lots of quality time with family, and have supported each other in every endeavor. We are rich in what matters most. We have the same goals. We are on the same parenting page. We are total nerds together. And we have so much FUN!

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Show Me What Ya Got #117

April 30, 2013 By Stacy 54 Comments

Hey y’all! I hope last week treated you well and that you have some awesome things to share with us. If you caught my post yesterday you know why I am taking a little breather. I won’t be checking out your links until next Sunday or Monday. But I will get to it. I WILL [...]

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Playing catch up….

April 29, 2013 By Stacy 15 Comments

We have had the flu bug at our house for over a week and I finally caught it Saturday evening. That, along with biting off more than I can chew, has led me to the conclusion that I need a tiny breather. I am going to take the week off. I have the linky party [...]

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Part One: Finishing The Basement

April 26, 2013 By Stacy 10 Comments

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If you remember back at the beginning of the year I did a post on our home goals for 2013. First up on the list is our basement bathroom. Right now we only have one for all six of us! But before we can do any of the fun stuff, we had to get down [...]

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Garden {twitter} Party!!!

April 24, 2013 By Stacy 2 Comments

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Celebrity Homes! {$100 Home Depot Giftcard Giveaway!}

April 24, 2013 By Stacy 133 Comments

***THIS GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED*** THE WINNER IS (according to random.org)………Lindsay Fitchett!!! I LOVE my sweet little home and I am so happy here. But I think it is so fun to go to home shows or look online at the crazy huge homes. I am fascinated by it all. I personally could [...]

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