Oh I am SO excited!! I am officially a Origami Owl designer! Shop online at www.candicesparks.origamiowl.com to create your fabulous locket! Some options that I am totally OBSESSED with! So girly I can barely stand it ha! 

These are not my photos, I found then on a Pinterest. Go SHOP at www.candicesparks.origamiowl.com Mommy's, it's OK to treat yourself to a little something special! YOU deserve it! 

DIY Bathroom makeover

I am totally loving the way this turned out. It matches the rest of the decor in my house now. The Before 

This was a builders grade oak last year when I painted it white. Still sooo blah, just not my style. I painted back over the stripes, did a faux granite on the countertop and stained/distressed the vanity. I plan on painting the grout lines, adding a frame around the mirror, adding "feet" to the vanity & some moldings to give it a custom look. 

Yes.. That board and batten IS straight. It's just the angle of the picture. 

I used nothing special on the vanity. I know some had said there's a kit you can buy but I am much too cheap for that. I wanted to use what I had on hand. I used regular sand paper that you can pick up at the dollar store for a $1. Roughed up the edges then stained a couple times with Rustoleum wood stain in Willow. I LOVE the way it turned out. 

Microwave Eggs

Oh my goodness.. This is heaven. Why am I just now discovering this? I always hate having to wash a skillet just for 1 little egg. Not anymore! So excited that I ran across a post on this. Just use a regular cup or bowl you have that's microwave safe. 

Spray it with cooking spray so your egg will slip right out. Pam is probably suggested but I buy the cheapie Dollar Tree stuff (works just as good to me). 

Crack your egg & put it into your fab lil cup. This polka dot is one of my favs!! I have enjoyed many cups of hot cocoa in it. 

Wisk that baby up! If you don't have one then a fork will work too. I found this cute little thing at the Dollar Tree as well.. Love the Dollar Tree as if you couldn't already tell. 

After a minute in the microwave it is done. Yeah!! Totally saved me time as well. Love it! I feel like I have been missing out! Tastes just like those "rubber" eggs back from school breakfast.. I used to love them!  SO delish! Complete on my whole wheat bagel. 

Toddlers Birthday Presents

So Uhm.. I've always said Beckham would never do the whole video game thing. I totally went against the rules I have made. East my Birthday present for him.. He is SO excited! 

Now to find some awesome kiddie games for him. I wish I could just go with an old school Nintendo and Mario cart ha! Now i have no idea what else to get him.. What do you get a big THREE year old?! Geez.. He is growing up so fast! Unreal. 

Hobby Lobby Christmas Clearance

Oh my goodness.. I am totally OBSESSED with this decor! It's for "Christmas" but it matches my decor, so I'll be using it year round. I cannot resist, it is gorgeous and so ME! 

Hello, Gorgeous! Leopard & Argyle print?!? Yes!!! 

And let's talk about those fab candles.. Another thing I can use year round. Honey, as long as it doesn't have a big ol' Santa clause on it I'm thinking no one will notice it's for Holiday use. 

See that crown ornament in the corner?! I totally hung it on the wall! I think it looks great! It matches my decor perfectly.. And again, you cannot tell it's an ornament haha! Even if you could.. I prob wouldn't care, but that's just me. 

When I started this collage wall I knew there was something missing, but the space was SO small. I just couldn't figure out what I could possibly put there, totally scored that crown. 

SO jealous that I wasn't able to scoop up one of the leopard letters.. Or 2 or 3. I would have LOVED to spell out "Eat" for the top of my cabinets! Oh! Dang it.. They had a ton of pretties left for 80% off though so I got lucky. Love my Leopard bow (that I made into a wreath!) 

Can you tell it's for a Christmas tree?! Yeah, me neither! It only cost around a buck or so, you cannot purchase to ribbon to make it for that. Oh how I adore being frugal! It's actually fun to challenge yourself, I love decorating on a budget. 

Saved $83 bucks!! Spent $28! ALL this decor for under $30?! Yes please! I was on cloud nine.. Josh said, "How did you get all that with coupons?!" It was funny explaining to him that it was actually Christmas clearance. 

I am loving the way it adds just a pop of color to the dining table. (Overlook the base of the table, it still is not finished) 

The candle holder & candle are my favorites! I just get so giddy knowing the prices I picked these up for! So lovely! 

Cheap Thrift Store mantle

WOW! I am so excited! I totally scored this fireplace mantle today! I have been looking for one for months.. literally. I am so excited! I was expecting to pay over $100 bucks at the very least. We have a basic builders grade home so we have nothing "pretty" or custom. We have a store bought fireplace (Biglots) ATM but I'm beginning to think it's so tacky. 

I cannot wait to paint this beauty white!! It will look awesome.. At least I'm hoping. I found this at a local Peddlers Mall (thrift store). I plan on attaching it to the wall, putting the flat screen on the wall above it, & painting the wall in the middle black.

I LOVE the detail & this baby is huge!! Perfect! 

 

Thrift Store Table

I'm Oh my goodness! I am totally loving this table. I have searched for one forever. I have looked on craigslist numerous times & found them for $100+. I'm using the chairs I already owned. 

It has a great base & is super sturdy! I definitely recommend searching your local Goodwill or thrift shops before paying retail. This was only $25 bucks.. What a steal! 

Some may even want to leave it the finish that it already is.. I'm just not a fan. I love darker wood or crisp white! I'm a lover of the whole shabby chic look. 

Yep.. My new chair covers are still wrinkled. I'll get right on that. Ha! I scored these for $5 bucks each at a Peddler's Mall (thrift store)! They look much better in person.. Promise. 

I'm totally upset right now, I was at a Goodwill not long ago & ran across a gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous rug! It was similar to the one I have but round.. Which I need for this table. I'm trying to save as much floor space as possible. I have an eat-in kitchen so space is an issue. Plus do you see that door?!? That's my laundry "closet"! Eeekkkk..... Exactly why I needed my gigantic table GONE. 

The only picture I could find of the other table. We bought it before we purchased this house a few years ago.