Frenzy to Fancy

Mornings can be HECTIC and put you in a FRENZY.

I always try and lay out my outfit the night before as to avoid the chaotic decision of WHAT TO WEAR?! Sometimes doing your makeup can even be hectic because you are shuffling around in that never ending basket of clutter. Well thanks to Pinterest I found a better way to start my day with my beautiful, newly made (DIY), make-up board.

I don’t think I could live without hair, MAKEUP, and styling, let alone be the performer I am. I am a glamour girl through and through. I believe in the glamorous life and I live one.- Lady Gaga

The makeup board is simple to make and so efficient. To make this fantastic board you only need a few items.

1. Super Glue Spray Paint

2. Picture Frame

3. Fabric of your choice

4. Piece of Sheet Metal

 5. Magnets

Step 1: If you don’t like the color of your frame and you have decided to spray paint it like I did then start painting. This is your first step because you want the paint to have time to dry.

Step 2: Take your sheet metal and cut it to the size of your frame. My frame was 11X14 and we were able to cut it with metal sheers at home. If you don’t possess a pair then just ask your friendly Home Improvement store to do it for you before you purchase it.

Step 3: I specifically asked for my fabric to be cut 13X16 so that I would have enough slack to glue the overlap onto the back of the metal sheet. This is where the SUPER GLUE comes into play. I used water bottles to hold the fabric down so my hands didn’t get super glued together. Remember to PULL TIGHT when gluing the fabric to the frame.

Step 4: Glue the magnets to the back of your makeup. I super glued mine but I’ve been told that a hot glue gun might have been smarter so that you can peel the magnets off when the makeup runs out and not have to buy more.

Step 5: Once your super glue has dried so that the fabric is in place on the metal you can place the metal in the frame and VOILA you’re done.

It makes for a clutter free morning and a fun one too!

For more clutter free tips visit the Declutter website.

Have any college readers out there. Some fun DIY's for your Dorm Room

I've been craving new hairstyles and found some great ones on Garnier Take Care

Hope everyone is having a wonderful Thursday!

It's almost the weekend :)

Sincerely,

 Julie

From House to Home

Moving from one home to another can be a hassle.

For me it’s always been bittersweet. Bitter because I hate packing, Sweet because

I love finding excuses to make or buy new things for the new residence.

My boyfriend and I are moving to our new home rather Soon, and one thing we still need is a headboard.

They can be very expensive and finding one we both agree on is even harder. So I decided to let my inner DIY come out and find ways to

do OUR headboard MY way!

I got this above idea from the BHG website.

It looks complicated from the picture but as soon as I read the directions I was ready to try it. They have 25 different amazing ideas and this is number 16. If you have any great ideas or think I should go with a different pick let me know, I'd love your feedback.

Here is our amazing bedding my parents bought us for our Christmas! (Buy Here) 

It's the Ralph Lauren Jermyn Street Collection and it’s absolutely gorgeous!

It looks so much richer when it is up against a dark brown headboard so I think I will make my headboard fabric somewhere in the tan or brown family. 

To put some extra color splash in there I bought the white and blue pinstripe sheets to brighten up the collection a bit. Plus I'm adding some Navy pillows in the mix. 

DIY’S OF THE WEEK:

  

If your a ribbon girl I know this will make you smile.

Label with pictures instead of with names. 

Absolutely Genius! 

Recover an old dresser with fabrics. Easy as 1,2,3!

I am home for the weekend in beautiful Jupiter, Florida and

I have my mom in a DIY mood too. We are

trying a few of my favorites from Pinterest and as soon as

they are finished I will show you the completed project and maybe even a step by step!

I need everyone's help. I am trying to finish up my Christmas shopping and all I have left

is the stocking stuffers, for MEN! Movies are great however, get expensive as

they add up. The multi tool knife has been suggested to me a few times but my honey collects knives and has about a million of them already. HELP!!!! Tell me what men want in their stockings.

My Song of the Week: (call me corny but i'm obsessed0

Have A Happy Saturday!

Sincerely,

Julie