Bottle Bangles

I saw this cute idea for displaying bracelets on Pinterest, and figured it was way too easy (and so cute) not to do. I guess you could say it was my first "Pinterest Challenge", a fun little challenge I saw at Young House Love. 

I found these cute old Coca-Cola bottles at a flea market in Iowa, and knew they were the perfect size! I just soaked them for a little bit in hot water and the labels came right off.



I was going to spray paint them, but I had too many colors going with my bracelets I thought they looked cool clear.

My bracelets are much easier to get to now that they aren't in a basket in my drawer, and this only cost me $2! I will try something a little harder on my next Pinterest Challenge.

-Whitney

Shopping Shark Week

Summer is winding down and Sharks are out in full force...on the Discovery Channel that is. It's Shark Week! Inspired by the programming I came across some fun finds. 

Great White Shark Art

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Sharky the Tea Infuser

(red tea is most effective)

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The Ultimate Fruit Bowl 

(Instructions Included) 

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For a Little Guy

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Fashion Bites

(but not when you are wearing WildFox)

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Jaw Mitts

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 Shark bite Summer, Great White Invasion, Jaws of the Pacific, Shark Tribe... I just can't get enough

-Megan



A Windy City Wedding

Just got back from an amazing wedding weekend in Chicago. A great friend of mine from college married her perfect match! It was a beautiful wedding, and a great time with old friends! We made a long weekend out of it, and got to see a lot of Chicago, and do some fun things around the city.



The architectural boat tour was great! I learned a lot of neat things about the amazing buildings that make up Chicago. I have always wanted to take it, especially after seeing The Breakup. Our tour guide was great, but he was no Vince Vaughn.

Enjoyed some Chicago beers: Goose Island, Honker's Ale and 312 Urban Wheat Ale. I love the Goose Island beer tap handle.

Stopped to rest and have a treat, I had to take a picture of this amazing ice cream display!

Gorgeous Wedding (and wedding party) at the Assumption Church.

I know they have these street dancers everywhere, but I am still so entertained by them.

I had to stop at my favorite Chicago sandwich spot, Potbelly.

A 26-foot tall controversial statue of Marilyn Monroe on Michigan Avenue.

I saw some interesting pictures being taken underneath poor Marilyn!

Finished our weekend off with some sushi at Naniwa on Wells. This roll was the biggest I have ever had! It had 4 kinds of fish in it, and took me 3 bites to eat. You can see how big it is compared to the regular sized roll next to it. Man was it delicious!

What a great weekend with great friends and great weather! (a nice break from the triple digit temps we have now in KC).

-Whitney

Happy Weekend

Enjoy the summer days as you wish but our weekend agenda includes : Relaxing by the lake, Visiting a Local Farmers Market, and Fun Summer Cocktails. 

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 -Megan and Brooke

Disney Inspired Dress-up

I am going to be spending the weekend with my three little cousins at the lake.  They are girlie girls and love Disney Princesses.  I would have three of the biggest fans if I had inspired wardrobes like this tumblr I came across. 



Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs 

Toy Story

Mary Poppins

101 Dalmations

The Lion King

Peter Pan

 

-Megan

DIY Coasters

 

I have been looking for a new DIY project and found this idea on Pinterest. These coasters are great for any room in your house, but they are also a great gift idea (I gave at set to my friend Stefanie for her birthday last month). 

Supplies:

Hobby Lobby:

Scrapbook paper cut into squares (3.75" x 3.75")

Clear Acrylic Gloss Coating 

Felt Glue

Felt cut into squares (3.75" x 3.75") 

Mod Podge

Sponge Brush

Square tiles from your local hardware store, I got these from Home Depot for only $.16!! (4.25"x4.25")

How to: 

1. Cut scrapbook paper and felt into squares.

2. Brush one coat of Mod Podge onto tile.

3. Place one piece of scrapbook paper on center of tile. Allow to dry.  

4. Brush another coat of Mod Podge over paper. Allow to dry (about 15min), repeat this step 2-3 times.

5. Once Mod Podge is dry, take the coasters outside (in the grass or place newspaper down) and spray each tile with clear acrylic gloss coating. The sealer makes the tiles water-resistant.

6. Allow coaster to dry completely. Once dry, glue the felt pieces to the back center of each coaster.

7. Wrap 4 coasters up in a bow and you have a perfect handcrafted gift! 

-Jane

The Many Faces of Mason Jars

Mason Jars, Ball Jars, Pickling Jars call them what you want to call them but do one thing with them...collect them.  Look at all these fun ways to re-face, re-purpose or decorate with them.  After this you will be looking right and left for a simple glass jar. 



Serve up a Frozen Treat

Great For Storage - DIY

Meal in a Jar

Simply Stick a Straw in one

Display a Photograph (in olive oil) - DIY

Transform into a Hanging Lantern - DIY

Next to the Kitchen Sink - DIY