Showcase YOUR Best Post of the Week

Hi there! Have you enjoyed your weekend so far? I'd love to see you at this week's Weekend Bloggy Reading link party. Hop on over to showcase your creativity if you're a blogger. Not a blogger? Don't miss all the cool "Pinable" projects! Today's the last day...it ends at 10 pm EST tonight!

If you haven't joined the fun yet, please hop over to the party and add your best post of the week. We have Home Decor, Crafts, DIY, Recipes, Tips and Tricks, Party Ideas, and so much more! Lots of fun ideas to Pin and tuck away for future use. Over 100 linked up so far!

If you've already linked up, be sure to browse some of the other projects. If you haven't added a link back to me within your post, please take a minute to do that if you'd like your project considered for a feature. It's good for both of our SEO, guys!

Hope you have a fantastic weekend.

Weekend Bloggy Reading :: Link Up!

Welcome to my Weekend Bloggy Reading link party. Fridays are fun because this is the day of the week where other bloggers stop by to link up their best post of the week here at Serenity Now, and readers get to browse tons of fun project ideas. If you're new here, don't forget to "Follow" or subscribe so you don't miss future parties and projects!

*Please be sure to read my guidelines before you add a link--I've had to bypass so many great projects lately because they didn't include a link back to my blog in the post!

This party is a great place to showcase your very best post of the week (home decor, crafts, party ideas, recipes, DIY, tips and tricks, etc.) and to see what else is out there. I'm currently on "maternity leave" to enjoy our brand new baby boy, so this party is all about you guys! I will be doing my best to keep up with weekly features until I am "back in the game."

**Also, the Best of the Blogosphere will be up at Centsational Girl some time today! Kate and I have rounded up some fab DIY to share with you as we kick off a new year full of inspiration. Head over to see the BOTB after you link up here!**

Time to link up your best post of the week!

Come Thrifting with Me! {Thrift Store Makeover Finds and Inspiration}

I haven't set foot in a thrift shop since before I had Harris in December. Late nights, busy days, and lugging a baby carrier around doesn't make for easy thrifting. But I had some free time earlier this week, and ducked into our local Salvation Army. I didn't find the china cabinet I was looking for, but I did spot some items that just needed a little TLC to bring a fresh look into someone's home. I love browsing thrift shops...so much inspiration for makeovers! Won't you come thrifting with me?

This china cabinet was the first thing I spotted. I'd rip off the weird chain link stuff in front of the glass doors, add new hardware, paint it in a gloss, and add fabric or paper to the interior backing.

This tall, plain chest of drawers may look dated as of now, but with a fresh coat of paint, new hardware, and cool liners for the drawers, it would be an awesome addition to any bedroom.

Lots of old, dull, brown wood on this trip. Here's a credenza with some fantastic storage options. If you look past the scuffs and envision it restained or painted, you have a gem!

How. cute. is. this??

This dining chair (one of a set) needs an updated stain or paint job and some new, modern fabric for the seat. An easy job for a lot less money than purchasing something new at the store!

This dining set screams "1994!" with the hunter green, but I think it's another candidate for rehab.

Old dressers like this, with a fun new color, make great changing tables for a nursery. The top can accommodate a changing pad, plus a basket or bin for diapers and wipes. Deep drawers are great for holding baskets with diaper cream, nail clippers, baby combs, etc.

Pretty sure this guy is screaming for a coat of paint and a modern stencil on the bottom shelf. With some cute bins.

This chair probably used to reside in your great-aunt Helen's family room. But it can have a place in your home with the right paint job and new cushions in an update pattern and color palette. I usually shy away from upholstered pieces because of my crushing fear of accidentally bringing "critters" home, but this piece is pretty awesome.

Here are two more fab chairs...these are for rocking. Great lines.

Which is your favorite? What would be your game plan for its rehab?

Have you made over any thrift store finds lately?

If you enjoyed this post or found it helpful, I hope you'll click your "Pin It" button to add this post to Pinterest, or a +1 for Google+. And I always appreciate kind comments.

Nursery Wall Art from a Gift Bag {Free DIY Nursery Art Project}

I'm so happy to be here today with a craft tutorial of my own to share. It's been so long since I've had a chance to post a creative project! I made this Free Nursery Wall Art using items I had at home, namely a gift bag. I hate throwing out pretty gift bags because it seems like such a waste, so I found a way to repurpose one from my baby shower.

This tutorial would be perfect for a low-cost (or, in my case, no-cost!) baby shower gift or addition to your own baby's nursery. I wanted to make something special for my newest nephew, and when I received a super-cute giraffe gift bag at my own baby shower, I knew it would be a perfect fit for Liam's jungle safari nursery. 

Supplies:

-Empty Frame

-Spray Paint (optional)

-Gift Bag

-Pencil

-Scissors

How to:

1. Spray paint frame in a color of your choice.

I chose Krylon's Classic Gray because I wanted something relatively neutral, as I wasn't sure what color ny sister-in-law would be painting Liam's walls. I always like to use Krylon's Dual spray paint because it has paint and primer in one can and has great coverage.

2. Cut the front of your gift bag out and use the mat to trace around the area you want framed in. 

If you're not using a mat, just measure out your cut. I could have had the "print" matted professionally at our local Hobby Lobby, but I wanted to work with supplies I had at home, and the frame and mat were in my stash. So one of the cutesie giraffes had to go in order to fit in the frame.

3. Frame your gift bag, and you're good to go!

Because I didn't have to spend a dime on this project, I included it in a gift basket along with some of my favorite baby items. The mom-to-be was pleased to have a piece of custom art for her baby's room! And I got to share something handmade with baby Liam.

Think of the bunches of cute gift bags you probably received (or will receive) at your baby shower. So many possibilities for fun, free art. You can find frames at the Dollar Tree, Target's Dollar Spot, Wal-Mart, thrift stores, and yard sales...so easy to make custom pieces!

Have you repurposed anything in your home lately?

If you enjoyed this post or found it helpful, I hope you'll click your "Pin It" button to add this post to Pinterest, or a +1 for Google+. And I always appreciate kind comments.

Inspiring Project Ideas {link party features}

Hello, hello! It's so much fun to start the week off with creative inspiration, and today I'll be sharing some Features from the weekend link party. If you're new to the blog, I take a couple of days each week to let other bloggers showcase their project ideas here, and I take a day to feature a few of my faves. We have crafts, home decor, DIY, recipes, party ideas, organizing, tips and tricks, seasonal projects, and more!

Here are some projects that caught my eye this week:

~Kids' Playroom Reveal via House Updated

~Twix Cheesecake Pie via The Kitchen is My Playground

~Washi Tape Clover St. Patrick's Day Wreath via The Silly Pearl

Showcase YOUR Best Post of the Week!

Hi there! Have you enjoyed your weekend so far? I'd love to see you at this week's Weekend Bloggy Reading link party. Hop on over to showcase your creativity if you're a blogger. Not a blogger? Don't miss all the cool "Pinable" projects! Today's the last day...it ends at 10 pm EST tonight!

If you haven't joined the fun yet, please hop over to the party and add your best post of the week. We have Home Decor, Crafts, DIY, Recipes, Tips and Tricks, Party Ideas, and so much more! Lots of fun ideas to Pin and tuck away for future use. Over 100 linked up so far!

If you've already linked up, be sure to browse some of the other projects. If you haven't added a link back to me within your post, please take a minute to do that if you'd like your project considered for a feature. It's good for both of our SEO, guys!

Hope you have a fantastic weekend.

Weekend Bloggy Reading:: Link Up!

TGIF! Welcome to my Weekend Bloggy Reading link party. Fridays on this blog are fun because this is the day of the week where other bloggers stop by to link up their best post of the week here at Serenity Now, and readers get to browse tons of fun project ideas. If you're new here, don't forget to "Follow" or subscribe so you don't miss future parties and projects!

*Please be sure to read my guidelines before you add a link--I've had to bypass so many great projects lately because they didn't include a link back to my blog in the post!

This party is a great place to showcase your very best post of the week (home decor, crafts, party ideas, recipes, DIY, tips and tricks, etc.) and to see what else is out there.

Time to link up your best post of the week!