Blog Crush

Have you ever discovered a blog that was so good, you weren't sure if you should share it or hoard it all for yourself? My new found favorite is that good, so good that I almost didn't share it with you, but in the name of holiday spirit here she is...Pugly Pixel. Her upcoming e-course on the basics of blogging and blog design is definitely something worth signing up for. She has great tips and tutorials for photo-shop, along with tons of really cool freebies, such as these.

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My newest blog find! Sixty-Fifth Avenue shops thrift stores, garage sales and Craigslist for great furniture finds and makes them sexy again. There's nothing I love more than old furniture re-made into something fabulous.

 Dressers are my favorite thing to redo, aren't her lines just gorgeous? Check out her hardware painting techniques here!

I absolutely love this one!

Such a great outdoor room, perfect for reading a great book while drinking lemonade.

And my favorite thing of all, her butterfly artwork made from old magazines and a paper punch, its adorable!

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It's been a while since I posted my latest blog crush, partly due to my computer completely tanking and erasing everything on my hard drive in the process...such fun! But we're finally back to normal here, all data fully restored, except my bookmarks which just so happened to have all my awaiting blog crushes. Lucky for me there are so many beautiful blogs to pick from, like this one...

Just in time for the sweet harvest of corn, peaches and grape jam, this website has all the need to know info to get you started.

Need canning labels? Download this cool calendar label here, and mark all the important details of the harvest.

I love their idea about a preservation party, have each guest bring a different fruit or vegetable from their garden to share, and everyone goes home with a variety of canned goods. 

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 My latest blog crush....Rachel at Smile and Wave, finds beautifully inspiring photos of home decor...

(I just love this primitive dining room table!)

...has a knack for taking wonderful pictures,

...and created this ingenious inspiration board that I just have to copy.

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Meet Danni over at oh, hello, friend. Her blog is full of inspiring pictures.

download her adorable desktop calendar here

I love circus tents, don't you?

Find a list of her favorite DIY projects from other savvy bloggers here

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Van over at Thrift Core finds the greatest thrift stores with the most beautiful, interesting finds. Check out these awesome picks.

Wouldn't you love to get lost in this store....I would. 

Van also has some excellent tips for finding great thrift stores, as well as tax advice for those of you who sell online.

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Jennifer over at i art u creates these wonderful color vignette's every Friday....love!

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Inchmark a beautiful blog full of creative ideas, wonderful pictures and inspiration.

I love her creative silhouette family tree.

A picture a day advent calendar, what a great idea!

You know those little annoying stickers on your granny smith apple? She turns them into cute little collections of artwork...genius.

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Feed Your Soul 

-the free art project-

 A blog dedicated to free art downloads, simply click, print and enjoy!

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// Between the Lines //

Need a new purpose for that old shirt? Check out this blog for a neat way to upcycle your worn out t-shirts.

Quick Fix Grocery Bag Tutorial

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I've always felt like I had a great imagination but lacked the talent to turn it into art. Meet Ann Wood, who paints, dreams and creates whimsical creatures out of ordinary objects. Love it!

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Meet Joy The Baker I used to love baking, lately I can't seem to drag myself into the kitchen. Aren't her creations inspiring? I can't wait to make these Lemon Cloud Tea Cookies this week, I'll let you know how they turn out.

Lemon Cloud Tea Cookies

Hot Fudge Sundae Cupcakes

Oatmeal Raspberry Scones

My newest blog crush

Debbie from i COLLECT Shopping Lists

Have you ever dropped your shopping list in the grocery store? She probably picked it up, she collects and turns them into little pieces of art. This is my favorite one...so far.