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Every Spring, I tear up my house cleaning every inch & crevice of it. I just want my house to be sparkly clean at least ONCE during the year! My friend (we’ll just call her “Jamie” so I don’t call her out) and I were talking about how we clean every room from top [Read More]
I LOVE FLOWERS IN SPRING But I especially love TULIPS! {Photo Source} They are such a beautiful flower and the colors are straight out of a painting! And guess what? it’s the Tulip Festival at Thanksgiving Point Gardens right now!!! Thanksgiving Point’s 55-acre gardens are spectacular, and the Tulip Festival is one of the best [Read More]
So we all know how popular NEON and NUDE have been this season…. but did you know the trend goes into MAKE UP for summer as well? There are two make up looks I am loving for summer…. BRIGHT lips and SUN KISSED cheeks! wear them together or rock them all on their own…. branch [Read More]
Hey y’all! Alida Makes here with another Pinspiration post. This time, as you will see, I took a little artistic liberty. Here is my Pinspiration… And here is my creation! I know, not even remotely the same thing right? Well, I was inspired by the juxtaposition of rustic decor and bright colors in my [Read More]
Hi. Welcome to my little sanctuary! Utah is a beautiful place there is no question about that. I prefer it when it’s not covered in white…. but regardless there is sheer beauty all around. When I need a slow moment, some peace and quiet, some ME time I head here…. MY little spot. For some [Read More]
I am so excited to be able to bring you an amazing giveaway this week from Silhouette!!! Not only is Silhouette offering a GIVEAWAY for their new PORTRAIT machine BUT they are also having a killer sale on their VINYL and a package deal as well for the machine AND some vinyl!! To take advantage [Read More]
It seems neon won’t be going anywhere, ever. Neon has made it’s way into every one’s closet and it’s here for the long haul. It’s translated itself from day glow, eighties to a chic and bold staple. My favorite way to pair it in the Summer time is with neutrals. They do what they do [Read More]
Today we are going to address the issue of sewing feet! Have you ever sewn with more than the presser foot that came with your machine?NO? I didn’t for many years either…… But one day I wanted to sew a ruffle. I looked up ways to do it & it involved basting the fabric with [Read More]
I am SO excited to be back again at the Queen Bee Market at the Thanksgiving Point Barn THIS Friday April 19th from 6-10pm!! mark your calendars ladies it’s going to be a night full of FUN!! Not only are there TONS of amazing vendors and handmade goodness BUT the SNAP blog conference is going [Read More]
I find in life, it is often too easy to nit pick ourselves…to think of the bad, notice the bad – not the good. We don’t often praise ourselves or our accomplishments. I have been struggling with that lately. I have been picking myself apart from looks, to clothes, to decision, you name it I [Read More]