Decor and the Dog

Dare to DIY: Thanks is For Giving

Authors: DecorandtheDog

The much anticipated start to the Dare to DIY is here!

 

Well, you still have time.  I am just here today to share my project with you as encouragement for you to complete yours.  Let’s do this thing!

The first “dare” is to “be thankful”.  This project can be anything that reminds you to be grateful during t...

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Dare to DIY: Thanks is For Giving Prints

Authors: DecorandtheDog

The much anticipated start to the Dare to DIY is here!

Well, you still have time. I am just here today to share my project with you as encouragement for you to complete yours. Let’s do this thing!
The first “dare” is to “be thankful”. This project can be anything that reminds you to be grateful during this season of thanks...

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Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins and a Dog

Authors: DecorandtheDog

Alternate title:  You Will Thank Me for Sharing This Recipe With You Muffins…and a Dog.

Here’s what you will need to recreate this post:

  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/2 can pumpkin
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ~3/4 cup vegetable oil (not pictured)
  • 1 1/2 cups flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • dash of
  • ...

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Decor and The Dog Photo

Authors: DecorandtheDog

There are some prerequisites to being a blogger. You have to like spray paint. And Modge Podge.  You have to be perky and remind your readers of your awesomeness.  You also have to have some kind of shop where you sell your awesomeness.

We are late to the party but today is the day.  We are opening a photo shop....

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Confession

Authors: DecorandtheDog

I have a confession to make.

I am actually a 93 year old woman. 

I just borrow some couple down the street for photos.  Ike is mine though.  My 93 year old self has no trouble keeping up with that feisty little terrier.

Proof.  My love for quilt squares.

Okay, I fine I’m not 93.  I just act like i...

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Dare to DIY

Authors: DecorandtheDog

I have exciting news! 

I am co-hosting the Dare to DIY Challenge along with Maybe Matilda, NewlyWoodwards, and Two Twenty One.  And we want you to join us!

What is the Dare to DIY Challenge? 

This challenge is the brainchild of NewlyWoodwards.  It is a challenge to motivate us to DIY projects through...

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Blog Updates a Tip

Authors: DecorandtheDog

What do you do when you are stuck spending four days on the couch with a sinus infection from H-E-Double Hockey Sticks?  Besides whine to your dog and husband? You update your blog tabs.  That’s what you do.

I updated the Home Projects, Photography/Blog Tips, Crafty Things, and Recipes tabs.  I also added the Tr...

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The Handbuilt Home Giveaway

Authors: DecorandtheDog

Those of you that have been reading this blog for awhile know that I like to make my husband we like to build furniture.

West Elm Inspired BedframeWest Elm Inspired Window Headboard

Nate likes to try to come up with his own plans but sometimes it’s easier to not have to reinvent the wheel.  That was the case with our f...

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Nate Goes Hunting

Authors: DecorandtheDog

Sorry the blog has been lame-o lately.  I’m still recovering from the bacteria that has invaded my body.  Round two of antibiotics appears to maybe be doing something.

I, obviously, haven’t been into house projects.  Unless you count making a giant dent into my couch as a house project.  I’ve made fine pro...

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Winning, Cheating, Mummies

Authors: DecorandtheDog

How’s that for a post title?

Today we are having a meeting.

First order of business:  Winning.

The winner of the Soggy Doggy Super Shammy Giveaway is entry #45…Lisa!  Congrats and I’ll be in contact with you!

Second order of business: Cheating.

Today is the Random Acts of Craftiness challenge reveal.  This month’s c...

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