Source: I Heart Organizing

I’m so impressed with this DIY Bathroom Makeover -the fabulous, rich look and the inspiration that a dated bath can be made to look great on a budget with just paint and DIY skills that are within most people’s reach!

Cute, cute, cute – colorful pom-pom magnets and pushpins would look so adorable holding papers and photos, wouldn’t they?

I’m loving the look of this large chalkboard calendar – that it is a lighter gray, looks a bit industrial, and uses mouse traps!

I’m craving summery salads during these August days and these two that use super fresh, seasonal goodies like corn and tomatoes are going to make an appearance on our menu for sure:

• Bacon, Avocado & Corn Salad
• Summer Orzo Salad with Tomatoes, Green Beans & Corn {I’ll sub a gluten-free pasta}

Also on my radar are summer fruits and this recipe for Plum Blackberry Cobbler uses two of the best – yum!

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Source: Skip To My Lou

Wouldn’t it be fun to make these little paper beach balls to turn into a cute garland and placecards and then use them for an end of summer beach-themed party? Very kid-friendly, too.

I’m loving this small home that uses thrifted and unique items to make it one-of-a-kind. Especially the slightly modern vibe – check out the fuzzy pillows!

I think these adorable folded-flower pen toppers would make an awesome welcome back to school teacher gift – but I’d make sure to keep one for myself, too!

Grilled Bloody Mary Salsa, anyone? Um, YES.

Source: Bake or Break

Oh, my – these White Chocolate Brownies are making me drool – I just had to include the picture, don’t you agree?

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Source: Infarrantly Creative

How amazing and cool would this beverage station made out of an old door look at your next outdoor get-together?

I absolutely LOVE this idea and list of 33 ways to ‘craft it forward! My favorite on the list? So many, but #27 is a great one.

It’s fresh basil season and I’m happy to find this list of 10 delicious ways to use a bunch of basil – yum!

This modern house tour is beautiful and inspiring – I’m loving the orange buffet!

Chocolate dipped frozen bananas sound just perfect right about now – especially with a sprinkling of chopped pistachio nuts.

As does this southwestern grilled sweet potato salad – doesn’t it seem like a wonderful change from regular potato salad?

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Source: Baking Bites

Blackberries are in season and these Blondies with blackberries added to the batter look incredible – who would’ve thought?

I think even frozen strawberries would work to make this Easy Strawberry Sorbet – and what a perfect dessert for a warm summer’s night.

I’m loving this fun vintagey Australian apartment full of retro furniture and things like pink flamingos. You’ve gotta check out the pink cuckoo clock!

Make your own reusable Peppermint Kitchen Clean-up Wipes, a quick and easy project that can save you time and money (not to mention producing less trash).

This beautiful diy Pottery Barn-knockoff seagrass style headboard was crafted from a $1 yard sale seagrass-type roller shade – love it!

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Source: Craftaholics Anonymous

Wouldn’t it be nice for your kids to carry their own towels and stuff to the beach or pool on their backs? Create one (or more!) of these cute beach towel backpacks and you’ll never have to hold their water bottle again…maybe!

This Woodland kid’s birthday party is seriously swoon-worthy.

If you’ve got a stash of colorful buttons, making up some adorable DIY button rings with your kids is a great way to use a few of them!

With all the grilling that comes with summertime, I’m thinking that having a list of 11 marinades made in minutes is a good thing – a very good thing.

If you love corn and tomato season, then you’ll love this list of 10 summer salads that all use a combination of these two vegetables!

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Source: How Does She?

I think a picnic featuring these adorable and yummy-looking raspberry & lemon hand pies are in order, don’t you?

Making homemade pulled taffy with the kids seems like a great memory-making summer activity to me!

What a fun, fun project that seems like an easy diy – create an outdoor Wood Marquee monogram.

Monkey bread pretty much always makes me drool, and the photo of this lemon monkey bread is no exception – definitely going on my to-make list!

I’m loving these simple, refreshing tips to get a beach house bedroom look.

I’m looking for my next knitting project – should it be a knitted floor mat or a Kimono-style sweater?

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Source: U-Create Crafts

Oh my goodness, this is the coolest, most amazing clock/art I’ve seen in awhile – and it’s a DIY project!

This orzo with basil and parmesan looks wonderful and just seems perfect for summertime.

I think this Limeade drink station would make such a fun addition to an outdoor gathering!

How about making a brightly colored DIY bike basket to stand out from the crowd?

And a folded paper Butterfly Garland for sweet summer decorating? Um, yes!

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Source: Make and Takes

What an easy and incredible way to create your own geometric criss-cross fabric and pillow – and it seems like a great kid summer craft, too…we can create custom color-coordinated pillows for their rooms!

This also looks like a quick and fun craft to do with the kids – and the resulting 4th of July fireworks decorations would be just a bonus!

I love these ideas for outdoor activities with the kiddos – especially using sidewalk chalk as photo props.

Espresso Granita with Whipped Cream sounds like a refreshing way to get a coffee fix, doesn’t it?

And I just have to try at least one of these 3 Amazing Watermelon Cocktails this summer…or maybe all three!

And finally – wouldn’t it be wonderful to be at a summer outdoor party like this? I love how simple and clean the table is and yet very elegant…sigh.

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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 mention simple and easy.

Summer & fun science experiments should go together like sun & sand –  I remember doing some of these easy science experiments  during summertime when I was a kid and I LOVED it!

This Southwest chicken chopped salad had me at Chipotle-Honey Dressing!

Excuse me as I drool a bit over this Peach Snickerdoodle Cobbler…doesn’t that sound like the most fabulous combination?

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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 cooker version of PF Chang’s Lettuce Wraps looks great – I can’t wait for the others!

If you need a last-minute Father’s Day gift, make a memorable a photobook using these cute printables.

Building a Fairy Garden Table sure looks like it would be fun and something the kids could add to all summer long.

Oh my goodness, this tie-dye hula skirt made from an old t-shirt is so adorable! What a great upcycle.

Lastly, this vintage carnival birthday party theme is seriously amazing – I think it would work for any age, actually!

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