Heat up your kitchen with these colorful gadgets…

A fabulous cutting board set from Mod Cloth.  How creative!

Wouldn’t you love to have this beautiful Pasta Pot by Bialetti??  I know I would!  It comes in a few stunning colors.

Yes…I will take a whole set of these Le Creuset pots!  I have one and it’s lonely.  Do you have any?  I love, love, love the way it cooks and I wouldn’t mind growing a collection of these heavy duty pots!

I seriously want one of these KitchenAid Mixers!  Could I ever get tired of it??  I think not!  What color would you pick?  I really like this blue!

This Cuisinart Hand Blender is amazing!  I have one and I use it for everything from Mullet {fish} spread to milkshakes…that’s one extreme to another!  It comes in a rainbow of colors to keep you happy.

Do you have a favorite colorful kitchen gadget?  I’d love to hear about it!

Why buy a Father’s Day card when you can print your own at home?? I love free printables and these are some of the best ever…from Retro Cards to sweet & simple Father’s Day cards!

If you’re looking to create a special handmade gift this Father’s Day you won’t want to miss these…101 Handmade Gifts for Men and 101 Free Father’s Day Printables!  Enjoy this fabulous family holiday without spending a ton!

I’m sure you’ll find the perfect card in this super duper creative collection of Free Printable Father’s Day Cards… 

{Moustache Card – One Charming Party}

{Retro Father’s Day Card – Funky Time}

{Dad Rocks Father’s Day Card – Make It Perfect}

{Happy Father’s Day Printable Cards – The Tomkat Studio}

{Father’s Day Card and Wine Label – Hello Lucky}

{Handy Father’s Day Cards – Sarah Hearts}

{Fishy Father’s Day Card – Sissy Print}

{Father Day Template – Farouche Shop}

{Happy Father’s Day Tie Card – Paisley Wallpaper}

{Sweet Scarlet Designs}

{Scratch Off Father’s Day Card – Design Dazzle}

{Simple Father’s Day Cards – Thinking About Pretty}

{Build-A-Dad Free Printable – Ginger and George}

{Father’s Day Pocket Card – Love Vs. Design}

{Lawnmower Father’s Day Card – E.M. Papers}

{Word Search Father’s Day Card – Paper and Pigtails Party}

{Modern Print Father’s Day Card – Laura Macchia}

{Card for Dad – Creative Mamma}

101 Free Father’s Day Printables

What’s the best Father’s Day gift you’ve ever given?  It’s hard to beat handmade gifts, that’s for sure!

Have a wonderful Father’s Day with your family!

Try Watermelon Pops or Watermelon Margaritas!   You’ll be able to create refreshing recipes to entertain all summer long.

Enjoy these sweet watermelon recipes…

{Frozen Watermelon Margarita – The Kitchn}

{Triple Melon Sorbet – Bakers Royale}

{Watermelon Sorbetto Recipe – Indochine Kitchen}

{Watermelon Frosty Recipe – Lunch Box Bunch}

{Watermelon Pops Recipe – Kraft}

{Watermelon Granita Recipe – Baking With Basil}

{Watermelon Sorbet Recipe – A Sweet Pea Chef}

Don’t they look amazing???  I know you want to try a few of these! 

The sorbet looks so tempting I might have to try it first!  I have major watermelon fans in my house so new watermelon recipes are always helpful.

Which one is your favorite?

Have a fabulous summer!!

21 DIY Summer Wreaths

These summer wreaths sizzle with color and style! Creating your own wreath is the perfect weekend DIY project!   

You’ll find lots of inspiration and tips to help you create an amazing summer wreath with just a few pretty supplies and an hour or so!  No major crafty skills needed!

Sit back, relax, and enjoy this tour of some of the most beautiful summer wreath tutorials EVER…

Summer Lemon Wreath & Bunting – The Mombot

Succulent Summer Wreath – Prudent Baby

Glass Float Summer Wreath – Sand and Sisal

Patriotic Clothespin Summer Wreath – Everything Etsy

Summer Dahlia Yarn Wreath – A Pretty Life in the Suburbs

Starfish Wreath – A Pop of Pretty

Patriotic Yarn Wreath – Naptime Crafts

Paper Umbrella Wreath – Family Chic

Summer Bicycle Wreath – Craft-O-Matic

Colorful Vintage Sheet Wreath – In Color Order

Beach Inspired Summer Wreath – A Beach Cottage

Patriotic Burlap & Denim Wreath – The Scrap Shoppe Blog

Flip Flop Pool Noodle Wreath – Fox Hollow Cottage

There’s more…

• Summer Frame Wreath Tutorial – A Glimpse Inside
• Fabric Scraps and Flip Flop Summer Wreath – Southern Scraps
• Floral Egg Carton Wreath – Homemade Serenity
• Shell Wreath – HGTV
• Upcycled Fabric Summer Wreath – Honey Bee Vintage
• Navy and Yellow Summer Wreath – Christina’s Adventures
• Summer Beach Rock Wreath – Silly Pear
• Super Easy Summer Lovin’ Wreath – A Glimpse Inside

Wow, right?!  These are so colorful and creative!  Which wreath is your style?  Do you like patriotic wreaths or beachy ones?  I might need more than one!

Looking for more Summer projects?  You might like these…

• 101 Summer Inspired Tutorials
• 101 Sewing Tutorials for Summer
• 101 Handmade Gifts for Men

You’ll love these beautiful workspaces and I’m sure you’ll find an idea or two that you can use in your own space! From crafty to chic, there’s a little something for just for you!

Enjoy a touch of creative inspiration to start your week off…

This sweet and simple corner desk might be all you need!

This creative chalkboard paint calendar is an awesome way to add interest and organization to your space…very cool!

What an amazing attic craft room…I need one of these!

Looking for a bright idea?  This colorful space is super organized and inspiring!

This is a beautiful office!  I big puffy heart those baskets…and don’t even get me started on that amazing chair!  WOW!

Limited space?  Try this cute and creative idea for a workspace!

This one  has always been one of my favorites…I love the music sheet wallpaper!

Did you see something you could use?  I’m always inspired by creative spaces and I hope you can organize a little space or a room just for you!

Which one is your favorite?

Mother’s Day is a time to express a little extra love to those special women in our lives.  Here’s the thing…it doesn’t have to cost you a mint, and maybe just a few cents. 

There’re so many beautiful printables available that would help you whip up the perfect gift.     

Spray paint an old frame and add a pretty print. 

Print a Mother’s Day card at home from a colorful selection.

Add a free printable to the top of a candy jar…super cute!

Get creative and try one of these Mother’s Day Printables…

{Mother’s Day Print – Boutique Café}

{Mom’s Secret Stash Candy Jar Printable – Eighteen25}

(Best Mom Ever Printable – NoBiggie}

{Mother’s Day Quote Print – Eighteen25}

{Mother’s Day Party Printables Set – Catch My Party}

{Happy Mother’s Day Cards – Nifty Thrifty Things}

{Mother’s Day Cake Banner – I Heart Naptime}

{Mother’s Day Printable – I Want That}

Looking for more Mother’s Day gifts ideas???  Here are 101 Beautiful DIY gifts for her…you’ll find something you’ll love on this list! {and maybe something for yourself}

Have a beautiful Mother’s Day!!!

Oh my gosh!  I could enjoy a glass of sweet punch right now!  These are the perfect recipes for a hot summer day, picnics, parties, weddings, or even an afternoon by the pool…that sounds good!

I found some yummy and eye catching punch recipes to make you want to have a party just so you can make punch!

Take a look at these beautiful drinks…

{Party Punch Recipe – Erika Follansbee}

{Hibiscus Ginger Punch Recipe – The Ktchen}

{Cherry Punch Recipe – Mother Earth Living}

{First Kiss Punch Recipe – A Beautiful Mess}

{Rose Punch Recipe – Martha Stewart}

{Perfect Springtime Punch – Petit Elefant}

{Prosecco Berry Punch – More}

Which one looks best to you?  Do you like lots of fruit?  Do you have a favorite punch recipe you’d like to share…just leave it in the comments below.

Any day of the week can be special when you have beautiful punch to share with friends!

Small embroidery projects are great for rainy afternoons or relaxing with a cup of coffee or tea.  These beautiful embroidery patterns are all free!  From cakes to quotes…they all look great!

Add a little embroidery to a handmade card, decorate your wall with embroidery hoops or embroider a tote bag.  There are a million gift ideas for these fun patterns.

Gather up some colorful thread and an embroidery hoop and let’s get started…

This cute, cute birthday cake was made by Feeling Stitchy {pattern – Wild Olive}.  Click here for this sweet pattern and a few more fun designs in a free pdf pattern.

Oh my gosh…isn’t this one cute!?!  Visit Crafty Modern for this vintage typewriter embroidery pattern. 

Elephants are so sweet!  Check out this free elephant embroidery pattern from So September.

Michelle Clement created this sweet heart embroidery pattern.  I love the colors!

I am partial to anything featuring a vintage travel trailer!  This one is definitely going on my list of projects!  You can download your free pattern from Bobby Socks Quilt Company.

Create beautiful embroidery hoop art!  So September has this wonderful spring hoop embroidery pattern available.  What a fun little project!

This little embroidery pattern is perfect for spring!  Add it to some napkins for a nice Mother’s Day gift.  {pattern – Coats Crafts}

I love this sweet little Mama and baby embroidery pattern by Wild Olive.  It’s great for any occasion!

This is a fun little embroidery project from Carina’s Craft Blog…get your pattern here.

Wild Olive is super creative!  Check out her blog here and download this pattern while you’re there!

I hope you found a new project or two to enjoy. 

Which one is your favorite?

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Spring Desserts are beautiful and yummy!   Using seasonal fruit is a great way to make your dessert stand out in a crowd at the next picnic or party.  I love the hint of fruit and the spring colors of these recipes.  You’ll need to take a drive to your local fruit stand once you see these amazing treats… 

12 Sweet Spring Recipes

{Misty Minty Peppermint Patties Recipe – Sweetapolita} 

{Cheesecake in a Jar Recipe – The Italian Dish}

{White Chocolate Lemon Truffles – Kitchen Simplicity}

{Molten Orange Chocolate Lava Cake – Foodformyfamily.com}

{Pink Velvet Cake Truffles – The Curvy Carrot}

{Banana Pudding Recipe – She Wears Many Hats}

{Jello Cookie Recipe – I Heart Naptime}

{Pineapple Surprise Cake – Whipperberry}

{Lemon Bars Recipe – Southern Living}

{Lemon Zest Mousse – Apron Strings}

{Peach Cobbler Recipe – Paula Dean}

{Meyer Lemon Doughnuts Recipe – Whipperberry}

There has to be a few recipes on this list that you want to try this spring! 

These little lemon doughnuts look amazing, but so do the rest!  Do you have a favorite? 

Strawberry Cake has always been a favorite in my family!  Living in Florida it’s a tradition to take a day and pick strawberries until you have all available space in your car full.  Then there’s the Strawberry Jelly making, Strawberry Shortcake and of course, Strawberry Cake! 

If you love strawberries, check out this beautiful Strawberry Cake Recipe.  It will become a family favorite!