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Celebrations/ DIY/ Halloween/ Pets/ Side Dishes

#FrankenPet Photo Contest

October 26, 2014

In the spirit of Halloween, we’re kicking off a fun partnership with Rover.com and PicMonkey! If you’re a frequent reader, then you know I love my dog Hayden. You could say obsessed? But who doesn’t love their pets?! For our Halloween party last year, we dressed Hayden up as Eli Manning: We’re teaming up with Rover.com and PicMonkey for their #FrankenPet Halloween contest. Share photos of your pets in their…

October 26, 2014 By Brian

DIY/ Side Dishes/ Wedding

Wedding Wednesday: Best Woman

February 19, 2014

Almost everything about our wedding is going to steer slightly away from, “traditional.” While thinking about who Fatima and I wanted to stand up for us, a few people came to mind. Ultimately, I decided on my sister, Colleen, to fill the spot as my Best Woman. I’m from a large, close family and picking Coll was a no brainer. But how? How do you ask your sister to be…

February 19, 2014 By Brian

Celebrations/ Christmas/ DIY/ Side Dishes

DIY Photo Booth

December 30, 2013

Over the Christmas break, Fatima and I made a DIY photo booth for my family’s Christmas parties. On Christmas Eve, we celebrate with my mom’s side of the family and on Christmas Day we head down to the shores of CT to celebrate with my dad’s side of the family. Over the past few months, DIY photo booths have been such a hit at friends’ parties. So we thought we…

December 30, 2013 By Brian

Celebrations/ Christmas/ DIY/ Side Dishes

Homemade Lavender Vanilla Salt Scrub

December 24, 2013

Need a DIY gift idea? Try making a jar of some Homemade Lavender Vanilla Salt Scrub? It’s very easy to make – some epsom salt, lavender extract, vanilla extract and safflower oil. Lilies and Loafers has affiliate relationships, so we may get a small share of revenue from your purchases. Items are sold by the retailer, not by Lilies and Loafers. Homemade Lavender Vanilla Salt Scrub Supplies 16 oz epsom…

December 24, 2013 By Brian

Celebrations/ DIY/ Halloween/ Side Dishes

Minion Pumpkins: Halloween DIY

October 28, 2013

What’s better than the Frankenstein Pumpkin I carved? These Despicable Me themed Minion Pumpkins! I got 1st place at my family’s Halloween party with these two cuties. I was inspired to make these minion pumpkins when I saw a post about hand-painted minion pumpkins at Coupon Clipinista. The goal was to carve these pumpkins, so with a little help from Target and Michaels, I was able to create these two.…

October 28, 2013 By Brian

#LoveSummer/ Celebrations/ DIY/ Side Dishes

DIY Citronella Candles

September 4, 2013

Keep those bugs away with these stylish DIY citronella candles. Don’t fret, these are a lot easier to make than they look! I made these for my Mom’s 50th birthday extravaganza. In a packed day involving a party bus, a vineyard, and a casino, my dad wanted the day to end back at their house. He gave my sister and I the reigns to setup the house. Knowing there might be…

September 4, 2013 By Brian

#LoveSummer/ Celebrations/ DIY/ Side Dishes

DIY Flower Vases

June 15, 2013

What better way to spruce up your house and outdoor spaces with some cute DIY flower vases? These would be great for your summer parties, or everyday center pieces. I saw the lemon-filled vase on Pinterest, so I used that same idea to create the rest. I added burlap, ribbon, and an accent to the outside to dress them up. These were really easy to make; I made all three…

June 15, 2013 By Brian

DIY/ Side Dishes

DIY Mason Jar Tumbler

June 10, 2013

Who doesn’t want a mason jar tumbler? When I was typing up this post I totally spelled tumbler, “tumblr.” What has this world come to?? There are so many uses for a mason jar; night light, salad jar, spice jar, utensil holder, and now a tumbler to-go! You can buy these online from other retailers or you can make a mason jar tumbler for yourself. They are a little tricky…

June 10, 2013 By Brian

#LoveSummer/ All Recipes/ Beverages/ Celebrations/ Cocktails/ DIY/ Side Dishes

Ice Cubes

June 9, 2013

Cool down this summer with some fun ice cube ideas! Whether you’re making Iced Coffee, cocktails, having a glass of wine, or just trying to keep your water cold, we’ve got some fun ideas to keep your beverages cool this summer! Iced Coffee Cubes: I know there are a ton a ways to make iced coffee cubes. You can filter it, strain it, cool it down, etc. Too many ways…

June 9, 2013 By Brian

#LoveSummer/ Celebrations/ DIY/ Side Dishes

DIY Sun Jar

June 2, 2013

An oldie, but a goodie. Light up your nightly entertainment space with some sun jars… The picture above is my homemade sun jar! It is awesome! Saw the idea on NotMartha.org a few years ago. STEP 1: Shopping! You’re going to need: 1.) A jar: The best kinds are found at Ikea, ‘slom jars’. 1.2) Or if you find vintage jars in antique stores like I did, they work the same. TIP:…

June 2, 2013 By Brian

Autumn/ Celebrations/ DIY/ Halloween/ Side Dishes

Mummy Pumpkin: Halloween DIY

October 15, 2012

This weekend I channeled my inner Martha Stewart and crafted a fun DIY decoration for Halloween – a Mummy Pumpkin. I first saw this floating around Pinterest, and as a lover of Halloween and anything involving pumpkin, I knew I had to make it! It’s a bit of a time hog, but not too hard to craft – a moderate DIY project. All you’ll need is some patience and… DIY…

October 15, 2012 By Brian

DIY/ Side Dishes

Sun Jar [Side Dish]

August 4, 2012

(The picture above is my homemade sun jar!) It was awesome! I credit NotMartha.org for this awesome idea. STEP 1: It’s the easiest part! Shopping! You’re going to need: 1.) A jar: The best kinds are found at Ikea, ‘slom jars’. 1.2) Or if you find vintage jars in antique stores like I did, they work the same. TIP: Buy the jar first, before you buy the solar light 2.) Solar Light:…

August 4, 2012 By Brian

#LoveSummer/ Celebrations/ Christmas/ DIY/ Gift Guides/ Side Dishes

DIY Instagram Coasters

October 9, 2011

We updated some of our photos below! You’ll see a mix of photos we took many years ago, and updated photos are from today, 3/26/16. They are still around, 5 years later! Love crafting and DIY projects? Need a personalized gift? If you’re addicted to Instagram like myself, then you’ll love this DIY project. It’s a fun and easy way to make use of your Instagram pictures. While they require…

October 9, 2011 By Brian

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