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Rain on a Tin Roof

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Holidays and Seasonal

Magic Crystal Ball

Magic Crystal Ball: How to Make a Fortune Teller Crystal Ball for Halloween

September 23, 2019 By Jenna 6 Comments

This magic crystal ball really GLOWS! And guess what, it only requires three things and takes just about five minutes to make! Get ready to be the belle of the Halloween ball with this fortune teller crystal ball – no one will ever believe you made it yourself! Oh man, oh man, oh man! Am…

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DIY Witch Costume

DIY Witch Costume: Homemade Witch Costume Tutorial

September 19, 2019 By Jenna 16 Comments

Ready to cast spells in style this Halloween? That’s exactly what you’ll be doing in this DIY witch costume! You’ll need a couple of thrift store finds, some tulle and a few other basic materials to whip up this homemade witch costume! The Circus and I were chatting about our Halloween costumes the other day….

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Christmas at the Farm

Christmas at the Farm

December 6, 2018 By Jenna 31 Comments

If you saw yesterday’s holiday home tour, fair warning that this one is a complete 180 from that one. Yesterday, I shared our 70’s Landing Pad decked out for Christmas and today, I’m sharing our family’s farmhouse all done up for the holidays. It’s two very different decor styles! Before I go any further though,…

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Colorful Christmas Living Room

All Hail the Christmas Camel | It’s a Colorful Life Christmas Home Tour

December 5, 2018 By Jenna 35 Comments

Unintentionally, camels became the theme of my holiday home tour this year. I didn’t mean for it to happen. It just did. I looked around my living and dining room after all the decorations were up and realized I had multiple camels varying in heights of nine inches to two feet looking back at me….

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Christmas Decoration Ideas

Christmas Decoration Ideas: Simple and Affordable

December 3, 2018 By Jenna 3 Comments

Decorating for the holidays can get stressful and expensive! These Christmas decoration ideas though are easy to make and affordable! And don’t worry – all of these simple Christmas decoration ideas are still gorgeous! Christmastime is officially here, y’all! I put the finishing touches on our holiday decorations a little over a week ago and…

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DIY Christmas Ornament Drink Stirrers

DIY Christmas Ornament Drink Stirrers

November 29, 2018 By Jenna 6 Comments

If you’re looking for a festive touch to your holiday party this year, make these Christmas ornament drink stirrers. It’s a simple DIY that will take about 10 minutes and costs around $10-$15. You might remember these fun little drink stirrers from last year’s Christmas home tour when they made their debut appearance. I love…

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Christmas Gifts for Grandparents

Thoughtful and Useful Gifts for Grandparents

November 12, 2018 By Jenna 4 Comments

While every grandparent loves those beautiful works of art they often get from the grandkids, maybe you want to step it up a notch this Christmastime. Of course, still let your little ones give them that artwork, but maybe add one of these Christmas gifts for grandparents to go along with it!

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Gifts for DIYers

Gifts for Beginning DIYers

November 2, 2018 By Jenna 2 Comments

Have some wanna-be DIYers on your gift list? Or maybe you’re wanting to start doing DIY projects yourself? Find great gifts for DIYers here or add some of these to your own holiday wish list! I often get comments on my DIY projects about people saying how they wish they could do DIY, but they…

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Music Gifts

Gifts for People Who Love Music

October 30, 2018 By Jenna 5 Comments

Have a music lover on your holiday gift list? Someone who lives and breathes music? Being that kind of person myself, I can say with confidence that one of these music gifts is going to be the perfect gift for that person. Whether they love rock, country, or something else, this list of music gift…

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Holiday Gift Giving

Let the gift giving begin.

October 29, 2018 By Jenna 4 Comments

I’m sure I’m breaking a few rules here. Yes, you did read the title of this post correctly – Let the gift giving begin.  I know, I know, I know – October isn’t over yet, and here’s the crazy lady already talking about holiday gifts. You’re damn straight. If this is your first holiday season…

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Halloween Home Tour

Glam and Spooky Halloween Home Tour

October 17, 2018 By Jenna 29 Comments

It’s looked like Halloween around here for quite a while now (since early-mid September-ish!), and now the weather is actually starting to feel like Halloween as well! It was still crazy hot here in the South up until about last week. When we got back from fall break, we were so excited to find that…

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DIY Witch Broom

Glittery DIY Witch Broom

September 25, 2018 By Jenna 21 Comments

Learn how to make a witches broom using items from the Dollar Tree and your own yard! It’s so simple to make this sparkly DIY witch broom that you’ll only be sorry you didn’t make one sooner! This year for Halloween, I’m going to be a (not-so-basic) witch! Personally, I don’t think dressing up as…

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DIY Skull Sconce

DIY Skull Sconce in 15 Minutes

September 18, 2018 By Jenna 5 Comments

If you’ve got 15 minutes to spare, you can easily whip up this DIY skull sconce to add to your Halloween decor! It lends a touch of spook for not a lot of money! Halloween is in full force at my house. The decorations are out and the costumes are being planned! Grunt Labor has…

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Easy DIY Halloween Decorations

Easy DIY Halloween Decorations

September 4, 2018 By Jenna 13 Comments

These easy DIY Halloween decorations will add a touch of Halloween splendor to your home in no time! These spooky decorations are simple to make and each costs under $10 for supplies! Here’s to Halloween – DIY style! It’s September! In my world, that means I’m busting out the skulls, spell book and witch’s hat…

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Valentines Wreath DIY with printable vintage valentines.

Make This Simple Valentines Wreath DIY in Under 30 Minutes

February 1, 2018 By Jenna 41 Comments

Looking for a simple valentine door wreath to make? This valentines wreath DIY will take you only 30 minutes to less to make – and it’s beautiful!

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A Colorful Christmas Home Tour - simple holiday decorating ideas full of color!

A Colorful Christmas Home Tour

December 6, 2017 By Jenna 30 Comments

Yesterday, I shared a home tour of our farmhouse all decked out with its Christmas decor. Today, I’ve got a holiday home tour of the 70’s Landing Pad and it’s pretty different from the farmhouse… While both are filled with decorations full of memories and many vintage, this one is quite a bit more colorful….

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Vintage Inspired Farmhouse Christmas Tour - full of simple Christmas decorating ideas inspired by vintage holiday decor.

Vintage Inspired Farmhouse Christmas Tour

December 5, 2017 By Jenna 30 Comments

I’m going to be honest, y’all. Christmas decorating this year was stressful. I’m sure that part of it was due to the fact that I was decorating both the 70’s Landing Pad and the farmhouse, but there were some serious moments of wanting to huddle myself in a corner and cry it out. And maybe…

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Gifts for New Homeowners - lots of gift ideas for every budget.

Gifts for New Homeowners

November 16, 2017 By Jenna 4 Comments

One of my favorite types of gifts to buy are gifts for new homeowners. I love selecting something for them that they will find incredibly useful for their new place or something that is more meaningful and decorative for their new home. These gift ideas for new homeowners that you’ll find below range from useful…

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Gifts for Sarcastic Friends

Gift Ideas for Your Blunt Friend

November 2, 2017 By Jenna 12 Comments

Your blunt friend. The one who tells it like it is – and usually in an inappropriate manner. Where would we be without them? Here’s a list of great gifts for sarcastic friends that they are sure to appreciate.  Want more great gift ideas that are both thoughtful and affordable this holiday season? Then be…

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Holiday Gift Giving - the best thoughtful and unique gift ideas at affordable prices!

Holiday Gift Giving. It’s my thing.

November 1, 2017 By Jenna 6 Comments

Today is November 1st. For me, that means a couple of things. It’s, for the most part, socially acceptable to bring out the Christmas decorations. It’s time to kick off the holiday gift-giving season. Ok, I’ve already bought a few gifts. Now. Before you start throwing tomatoes at me, let’s get a few things straight….

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A home eerily decorated for Halloween with lots of easy and affordable halloween decorations. #halloween #halloweendecor

Spooky Halloween Home Tour

October 6, 2017 By Jenna 16 Comments

Affiliate links may be included in this post, which means if you purchase something through one of those links, I may earn a small commission, but you won’t pay a dime more. To round out this week of all things Halloween, I thought I’d give you a tour of our Halloween decorated home in all it’s…

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Double Double Toil and Trouble Quote Art Printable

Double Double Toil and Trouble Free Halloween Printable

October 5, 2017 By Jenna 12 Comments

Get instant easy Halloween decor by snagging this free printable Double Double Toil and Trouble quote art! As I’ve already said this week, I’ve been enthralled with ghosts and witches since I can remember. I started watching scary movies at a far younger age than I probably ever should have. But I turned out alright….

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Spell Book Cover and Potion Labels Printables

Free Printable Spell Book Cover and Potion Labels

October 4, 2017 By Jenna 20 Comments

Time to cook up some spells this Halloween! We can’t do that without our spell book and potions, right? Use this free printable spell book cover and potion labels to complete your Halloween decorating – and cast a spell or two! Grunt Labor is totally weirded out by my love for witches, ghosts and such….

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DIY Skull Drink Stirrers in Five Minutes - an easy Halloween decoration!

DIY Skull Drink Stirrers in Five Minutes

October 2, 2017 By Jenna 25 Comments

I will be formally declaring this week as the week of all things Halloween. Well, I’ll be formally declaring that here on this blog because ya know, that’s all I really have control over, although technically I feel I deserve much more say-so in this world. 😉 Don’t you think so too? With the exception…

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