It's the Little Things {Hallway Update}

You know how sometimes the littlest things make you the most excited? Well, that's exactly the situation here. I made a teeny-tiny change in our first floor hallway that has me doing a jig (go ahead, picture that for a minute). A while ago, I ordered some vinyl from House of Smiths Designs, and I just got around to using it. I originally saw it used in Shelley's amazing gallery wall and absolutely fell in love. Can you guess which one?

Yup, the "Party of 5" frames. And no, this is not a baby announcement (but wouldn't that be a great idea??!! Christmas card, anyone?)  I, of course, ordered it as "a Party of 4" and found the perfect frame for the job hanging in the hallway. Let's face it, this is a nice picture, but it's nothing special. Plus, I really wasn't digging the black frame mixed in with my clean, white gallery wall.

I laid down the vinyl on top of the glass just to be sure it fit before I went all spray-painting crazy on it. The frame got several coats of glossy white, and after I turned the photo + mat over, I spray painted the back turquoise blue to match the other pops of blue in the entry.

Adhering the vinyl is super easy (just follow the directions that come with it), and I was left with this:

Adorable! I love it and it ties in so much better with the rest of the entry space.  (Please excuse the nasty glare- I couldn't get away from it!)

It really connects my huge family picture in with the gallery wall and adds a bit of fun as you walk out of the kitchen

Yay for small (but happy!) changes. If you're looking for something to personalize your home, you should definitely look into House of Smiths Designs. Super cute and affordable.

Are you a tweaker like me? Do small changes make you do a jig too?

  

PS. Don't forget to enter our giveaway for a $50 Gift Card to Shabby Apple!  The giveaway is live until Sunday, June 3rd!

Big Time DIY- Welcome to My Patio Project!

I'm so excited to introduce you to one of our biggest DIY Projects ever!  Over the next weeks we're going to be taking you step-by-step through our DIY Patio Project.  I was thrilled when Stone Depot and EP Henry decided to partner with us on this crazy adventure.  

Shabby Apple {Giveaway!}

Oh baby, do we ever have a great giveaway for you today! We've had a crush on Shabby Apple since we first heard about them on Beth's blog . I can assure you that you will too, after you take a look at all they have to offer. From dresses to skirts to bathing suits to jewelry to home decor- they have some amazing stuff! And we're so excited to pass on the Shabby Apple love to you in the form of a $50 gift card! Yay! :)

Memorial Weekend Re-Cap!

We had an awesome Memorial Day Weekend! I think we're both still catching up a bit... yard sales, barn sales, cook-outs, pool parties, parades, and more! It was awesome!  We didn't get much DIYing done over the weekend, so we thought we'd give you a little peek into the fun we had! 

The Annual Doylestown Memorial Day Parade didn't disappoint!  The weather was amazing and we loved honoring all those that served and were walking in the parade.  

 

Last Minute Announcement- Best Barn Sale Around!

We just found out it's  THIS WEEKEND!!  If you're even remotely local you'll want to make time to check it out. We got SO MANY awesome things last year.  My dining room buffet, my Chalkboard Mirror...  Check out this post to see it all.  BEST BARN SALE EVER!Sat, Sun, Mon 8-53045 York Road, Furlong PA  

A Few Announcements

Well, we're a bit behind the eight ball on this one, but we finally got around to choosing a winner for our Empire Patio Giveaway. (just so you know we use random.org to make our pick!)

Empire Patio Covers Giveaway Winner

And the winner is:

Congratulations! Email us at eastcoastcreativeblog@gmail.com to claim your prize!

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Tips for Accessorizing your Space {SuperFab Room Redesign}

Hey there! We thought it would be fun to show you the major difference that accessories can make in a room design. So many people can pull together the "big" items in a room, like a buffet and dining table, or a couch and accent chair, but then seem to have trouble getting the room to look "finished". We all look at design magazines and read home blogs and see rooms that look absolutely perfect; stylish, yet still cozy, warm and inviting. What is it about those rooms? Take a closer look, and you'll see that the room feels finished because of all the finishing touches (ie: accessories)! Well, duh.