21 Easy kitchen updates

This is long overdue post but on my way to Paris, I bought Elle Decoration and only managed to go through it recently. One of their articles was on 21 Easy Kitchen updates and I was really thrilled to see they had used my kitchen cupboard from our house in France (where I'm right now to celebrate my Dad's 65th B'day) as example no 9!If you haven't got a copy, I've just listed these easy updates

DIY ~ Make Your Own Valentine's Day Cards

Nothing is more personal than a handwritten note, so why should Valentine's Day be treated any differently? Show someone you care by making your own Valentine's Day cards. Get your construction paper, felt, scissors markers and glue... add some stickers, glitter, stamps, paint brushes and paint... and go to town! I promise you will have fun!Related: Love Birds on a Wire ~ a watercolor

DIY ~ Make Your Own Plush Owls

I wish I was more of a seamstress, because Stella and Stewart, the cool couple above, are adorable! Hoot hoot! Purchase a PDF sewing pattern for making these sweet plush owls from the Etsy shop: Retro Mama. Includes instructions to make a plain or patchwork back and several options to personalize your owl face. Finished owl measures approximately 7".More DIY and How To blog posts and More ways to

Monday Inspiration

"Those who bring sunshine into the lives of others, cannot keep it from themselves." James M. Barriephoto: pinterestWhat a great idea for a DIY project!More Monday Inspiration and and More ways to follow BB&Bshop * facebook * twitter * bloglovin * tumblrBright Bold and Beautiful is now mobile! Click here

"No Peeking" Holiday Gift Tags

Today I am busy busy wrapping away, but just took a few minutes to browse the net and found these adorable and free printable "No Peeking" holiday gift tags from paper Crave ... how cute!How about you? Are you finished shopping, wrapping, and baking? Later on we are making cupcakes... yummm... I love the holidays!Don't miss out!** $100 CSN Stores Giveaway - enter by Christmas Eve! **** $40.00