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Amy’s Notebook 06.19.13

orange nursery

Source: Apartment Therapy   I love this bright and cheery nursery – and the fact that it works for either a boy or a girl! It’s time for summer mantels! These tips for layering and using white are awesome, not to … Continue reading

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Amy’s Notebook 06.12.13

triple chocolate scones

Source: Brown Eyed Baker   Gee, do you think the kids would like me to make these Triple Chocolate Scones this summer? I love the new 75 Days of Summer Slow Cooker Recipes series from Eat at Home and this slow … Continue reading

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Beach Reads: 20 Books to Add to Your Beach Bag This Summer

20 Beach Reads for Summer

If there is one thing I love about summer it is catching up on my summer beach reads. Today I wanted to share with you 20 book ideas for stocking your beach bag this summer and that can provide a … Continue reading

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Amy’s Notebook 06.05.13

duct tape beachbag

Source: Spoonful   How sweet (and useful!) is this waterproof beach bag? That it’s made out of duct tape and can be done in a couple hours with your kids? Awesome! Since I’ve got a bit of a monster theme … Continue reading

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Amy’s Notebook 05.29.13 {Summer Edition}

apple-blueberry-pie-cake

Welcome to the Summer Edition of my weekly notebook! I know that once summer hits you all want to spend time with the kids and not as much on the computer (me, too!), so during June, July, & August the … Continue reading

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Amy’s Notebook 05.22.13

neon_dots_tea_towels

Source: Oh My Handmade   DIY dotted tea towels (and striped wood spoons) would make such an awesome – and personal – hostess gift! These three tips on finding your unique style using what you have is full of great … Continue reading

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Amy’s Notebook 05.15.13

shower-curtain-beauty

Source: Design Sponge   I absolutely love the gorgeous fabrics and fun look this patchwork shower curtain brings to the room. Using a machine stitch to make diy vintage tea towels seems an easy way to create beautiful and unique … Continue reading

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Amy’s Notebook 05.08.13

Mother's Day table setting

Source: Joy The Baker   Wouldn’t you love to spend some time at a beautiful table like this for Mother’s Day? I’m not sure if these kitchen storage ideas are life-changing, but some of them are really cool, especially using … Continue reading

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Amy’s Notebook 05.01.13

Duct Tape Bags

Source: Little Birdie Secrets   I’m totally in love with these adorable Duct Tape Bags! If you’ve been making a lot of crafts with washi tape (remember these cute thumbtacks from a previous Notebook?) than you’ll love this Washi Tape … Continue reading

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Amy’s Notebook 04.24.13

Wine-Cork-Pendant-Necklaces

Source: Shutter Bean Remember when I said last week that I want to find ways to add kale to our meals? This broccoli kale slaw is making the list for sure. I’m hoping my family will flip for these quesadillas … Continue reading

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