Southern Scraps

The Summer Olympics won't be back until 2016, but that doesn't mean you have to wait to go for the gold. Add some gold to your home decor. Here are ten projects to inspire you. Gold Polka Dot Bowl     Gold Pencil Holder     Gold Desk Organizers     Gold Glitter candles     Gold Dipped Plant pots     Gold and white tray     Gold Spray Painted pillow       Gold Magnetic letters     Gold and white serving bowl     Gold polka dot tote   Sharing here:     Think Pink Sundays * Under the Table and Dreaming * Sundae Scoop * Suburb’s Mama Sunday link * DIY Sunday Showcase * Craftomaniac Monday * Make the Scene Monday * The DIY’ers * Masterpiece Monday * Motivate Me Monday * Pink Hippo Party * Mop It Up Monday * Monday Funday * Give me the Goods * The Scoop * Project Inspired * Take a Look Tuesday * Handmade Tuesdays *   Tuesday Talent Show * My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia * Tip Junkie * Get

  These energy bites are irresistible! When I make them, more go in my mouth than into the dish. They are the perfect little pick me up and touch of sweetness. They are also "no bake" so you don't have to heat up the oven during the hot summer. Most people make them with peanut butter, but if you have a nut allergy or just want to try something different, try Sun Butter  (affiliate link here).   Like I said, I have a hard time not eating them all at once, so I doubled the recipe I was using. Here's my double version (you can get 3-4 dozen this way, depending on the size you make them).   2 cups dry gluten free oats 1 cup chocolate chips 1 cup sun butter 1 cup flax seed meal 2/3 cup honey-(you can cut back a bit on this but use enough to make them stick together)   Just mix it all together and put it in the fridge to set a few minutes. Then roll into bite size balls. Yum!   Sharing here: Think Pink Sundays * Under the Table and D

  shirt- Loft (old) option shorts - Wal-mart option shoes - Macy's belt-old option option Worn June 12, 2014   I wore this outfit last week on a little vacation trip as a chaperon for our church youth group. It was a fun trip.   Sorry for the lack of posting here. I need to find a balance between work, life, crafting and my fashion blog .  The scales have tipped more to work and life requirements lately and there hasn't been any crafting. At least I have to wear clothes and cook and can still make fun out of that. (There will be a recipe post tomorrow.) I'm sure you can relate. Linking up to WIWW .

With all the summer entertaining opportunities, it's time to make some coasters to set under all those yummy summer drinks . Here are 10 ways to DIY your own coasters. 1. Dress up some cork coasters with paint .   Homey Home Design   2. Make mini pallet coasters with popsicle sticks .     Cooking Like Lou 3. Mod Podge some scrapbook paper to cork tiles. via twelve o'eight 4. Make coasters with fabric . two shades of pink 5. Paint a chevron pattern on square tiles. Shanty 2 chic 6. Mod podge dictionary pages on tiles.   Southern Scraps   7. Make coasters from Scrabble tiles .     Shabby gals   8. Mod podge your favorite photos to cork tiles.     aka design + life   9. Make coasters from mason jar lids .     via Tidy Mom   10. Make coasters from felt .     The Purl Bee   Linking up to these great parties:   Think Pink Sundays * Under the Table and Dreaming

Occassionally the house just gets to smelling yucky! There is only so much human, dog and food smell you can take before you want something fresher and cleaner smelling. This was the case for us recently and my hubby had discovered reed diffusers through a coworker. So we went to Pier One and purchased a couple. They are a bit pricey and one isn't enough for our large open floor plan. However, they do sell the refill oils and additional reeds, so I decided to search the thrift store for a unique bottle that would work to make my own with the refills and reeds. Luck was on my side and I found these with narrow openings. I've read that the narrow opening will make your oil and scent last longer as less can escape through the smaller opening.   A slightly more artistic shot: Obviously the before shots are before I washed them. A good cleaning and they were ready for adding a little decorative touch and some oil and reeds. I pulled out my stash of beads and jute an

    Shirt- JCrew Factory shorts- TJMaxx similar belt- thrifted similar shoes- Payless option bracelet- Target Worn May 23, 2014   I brought out a pair of red shorts to start Memorial Day weekend, paired with a polka dot popover. Shorts have not gotten much attention yet, but I think it's time for them now.   Linking up with WIWW .

Memorial Day kicked off the unofficial start of summer and the calendar date isn't too far away. The hotter temps have arrived already, so I'm looking for some yummy ways to stay cool. Here are  drink recipes perfect for summer entertaining or just chillin' (pun intended.)   Copycat Applebees Lemonade with kiwi   Blackberry lemonade       Raspberry lemonade smoothie     Paleo strawberry lemonade     Mango lemonade       Blackberry peach smoothie     Disneyland copycat Dole whips Want more summer drink ideas? Check out five more smoothie recipes and my Peach Pie smoothie. Sharing here: Think Pink Sundays * Under the Table and Dreaming * Sundae Scoop * Suburb’s Mama Sunday link * DIY Sunday Showcase * Craftomaniac Monday * Make the Scene Monday * The DIY’ers * Masterpiece Monday * Motivate Me Monday * Pink Hippo Party * Mop It Up Monday * Monday Funday * Give me the Goods * The Scoop * Project Inspir