tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-50975128874253436112024-03-13T14:15:29.027-07:00Frilly Farm GirlA fun-life loving twenty-something living in rural Oklahoma blogging about crafts, photography, design, diy projects and pigs! B.Davishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00948778348490745597noreply@blogger.comBlogger114125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5097512887425343611.post-54304255212798029772016-07-07T15:18:00.001-07:002016-07-07T21:37:41.189-07:00Big News! Since I have had this pretty big life altering event happen in my life, I decided it was time for a new blog! So the Frilly Farm Girl blog is now being changed to the <a href="http://frillyfarmwife.blogspot.com/">Frilly Farm Wife</a> (click here!) If you are checking out this blog for the first time, make sure you jump over to the <a href="http://frillyfarmwife.blogspot.com/">Frilly Farm Wife</a> blog too to see what we have been up to recently. The purpose of the blog is the same except it is found at a new domain.<br />
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After all the wedding planning the last month, the by far easiest thing I have done is pick the dress and pick the hashtag. Yes, that is right-- I put it on my to-do list and have already marked that bad boy off. </div>
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So, introducing the official Drew+Brenna Wedding hashtag-- #aLongcomeslove. </div>
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There will be a little photo backdrop at the wedding for people to enjoy and play with, but I won't spill any details about that just yet. But, my brother and dad are in charge of building it and I am in charge of the decor... so, we will see how it turns out. </div>
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<br />B.Davishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00948778348490745597noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5097512887425343611.post-27320113671341624262016-03-29T20:53:00.001-07:002016-03-29T20:53:21.903-07:00My Real Life Fairytale<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Once upon a time, I met this boy that was much, much taller than I. (Obviously as you can see below.) We dated for a while and then the boy planned the sweetest thing a girl could image. </div>
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As a photographer in my spare time, I of course have a couple of photographers that I like-- one of those being Sheradee Hurst. I say "like" like it isn't really a big deal, but in reality I am slightly obsessed with her and her work. I want to be her when I grow up! </div>
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A few months ago, I told boy how much I would love to have a session with Sheradee. Thinking that the whole time I was chattering on and on about Sheradee and photography, that he wasn't really listening to me. However, he sure was. </div>
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On Valentine's day, we traded presents a night early. I got him handmade belt buckle, which I thought was pretty fancy. But, he trumped me with a couples session with none other than the wonderful Sheradee! Eeekkkkk. I was beyond excited. Like I couldn't even believe it. </div>
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Not only did he arrange everything with Sheradee, he also booked the prettiest venue (Rosemary Ridge Events in Stillwater) for our couples session. Everything was a surprise. I didn't even know the actual location for the photos until we got there. I had a pretty good idea, but wasn't for sure. </div>
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Anyways, we arrived and started shooting away from the barn. We found some cool hay bales for me to stand on and fought the sun and clouds a little bit-- or a lot of bit. </div>
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After a quick wardrobe change, we went down by the water and shot a few more and then made our way back up to the barn. Once we got up by the barn, we walked up some steps to these really cool, huge rocks. </div>
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Once we got to the rocks, I saw out of the corner of my eye a beautiful bouquet of flowers. I giggled nervously and acted like I didnt see them laying there. I didn't want to ruin anything, but mostly just got nervous and anxious. </div>
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Sheradee posed me with my back towards the flowers and of course I was still nervously laughing (because that is what I do-- always.) After a few photos, Drew told me to have a seat. So, I sat down and before I knew it he got down on one knee, said some of the sweetest things ever and then asked me to be his wife. Eeeek. </div>
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Obviously, I said YES! Duh. And, those flowers-- yeah those were made by one of my favorite florist/event planners (Talia Morgan). He literally thought of everything. </div>
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So, my parents came out to congratulate us before we finished the rest of our photos because he even arranged for them to come up and be waiting in the barn for us to finish! They had known about this since mid-February and never peeped a word. I can't believe it. How they all did this without telling me is beyond me. </div>
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We even got to chat with his parents on the phone! </div>
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We went and finished the rest of our photos with this really beautiful, sparkly thing on my left hand. </div>
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When we left Rosemary Ridge, Drew told me that I needed to call a couple of people. When I asked him why, he said that they couldn't make it to the house for our after engagement party. What? A party? (So that is why he was picking up the living room before we left, haha!)</div>
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We get back to the house and all of our closest friends were there to celebrate with us. My brother smoked the meat and everyone brought stuff to go with it. We chatted, sat around the fire pit and I loved every. single. minute. of it! </div>
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It took 27 years, but girls let me tell you-- the wait was worth it. I don't know how I got so lucky, but I can't wait to spend the rest of my life with my sweet fiancé. </div>
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If you haven't noticed, I am quite the fan of cattle. And, photographing cattle is even better. I am a pig lover by nature, but cattle are growing on me. (But, pigs will always be my #1!)</div>
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This girl. What to say about her? I couldn't even take two steps without here trying to get in the picture. No matter which way I turned, she found the camera pretty easy. I don't mind though-- she is quite the pretty thing. </div>
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<br />B.Davishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00948778348490745597noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5097512887425343611.post-3028713891108527752016-03-04T13:42:00.001-08:002016-03-04T13:42:29.097-08:00Friday Introductions<div class="WordSection1" style="page: WordSection1;"><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><o:p style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">I have been a little late to jump on the whole “Friday Introduction” wagon, but today I thought I would participate after a little inspiration from some of my favorite photographers/bloggers!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">I am somewhat of a boring individual, so I am limiting myself to 10 things about me. Bear with me.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">10. I don’t have cable. I don’t have time to watch a lot of T.V. so I don’t see the point in spending money on it. I also don’t have internet. My house is probably the least technology advanced house in Minco. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">9. I am somewhat of an insomniac! Once I get to sleep I can stay asleep for the most part, but most nights I go to sleep <a dir="ltr" href="x-apple-data-detectors://2" x-apple-data-detectors="true" x-apple-data-detectors-type="calendar-event" x-apple-data-detectors-result="2">at 1 a.m.</a> and wake up <a dir="ltr" href="x-apple-data-detectors://3" x-apple-data-detectors="true" x-apple-data-detectors-type="calendar-event" x-apple-data-detectors-result="3">at 4:30-5ish</a> to go to the gym or edit or organize my closet. You know. Just whatever my little heart desires. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">8. Tuna, hummus, pita chips and craisins are some of my favorite foods. I could eat these all week long with no complaints. It is weird. I realize this, but I love it!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">7. I only buy things if they are on sale or I have a coupon (excluding food)! My mom hates shopping with me because I am so tight with my money that I won’t ever buy anything. I can literally browse for hours and never spend a penny. I don’t really care about name brands or where I shop at. Give me $25 and a little time and I can find you some real steals. I also get buyer’s remorse really easily—even when it comes to buy necessities like shampoo. I always think “I could probably find a coupon for this!” <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">6. Donuts are my weakness. Enough said. I wish I had one right now!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">5. I really like crafts. I blame my mom and my grandma. I was always doing some sort of craft when I was little and now I just can’t stop. I especially love making jewelry to give as gifts or because I am too cheap to spend the money on anything that I can buy myself! <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">4. I have a weird love for VW vans and vintage trailers. One day I will have one (I hope)! My dream would be to use a trailer as a mobile photography trailer to carry my props and to be used as one giant prop. 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He is the best thing a girl could ask for. He makes me laugh, calms my nerves, cooks for me, buys me cookbooks (not sure what that is about, haha) reaches things from the top shelves for me and makes me understand why God made me wait to find him for so long. 27 years was worth it. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">1. Photography is my passion and I hope that one day it is my only full-time job. I can’t wait to be able to devote full days to it instead of a few hours each day. I started this journey as a college student and picked it up more when I was in graduate school. 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1. Never ever have I had a boyfriend for Valentine's Day! (Yes, I realize how old I am! ha) </div>
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My sweet boyfriend totally surprised me this year and in a good way. He out did himself and now he will never be able to top any gift ever. Haha </div>
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A few months ago I attended a workshop hosted by one of my most favorite photographers-- Sheradee Hurst-- and I went on about how she is my dream photographer for my wedding, etc. Well, apparently he was listening because he got me a couples photoshoot with the one and only, Sheradee!! Eeeek! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">All the details are a surprise and I know nothing about what's happening other than its in March and outside. So, I've been shopping my heart out trying to find us something to wear, making an hair appointment and shoe shopping (which is always a good idea!) </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I'm so excited to share the photos, but I will let you know when I know more details! Ha </div>
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See he bought a house and moved in May. The whole house is decorated to the T. I love it. However, his bedroom was the one room he wanted to decorate but never had. So, I had an idea back in October that he could use actual photos of his cows to decorate his bedroom vs. some random cows. So, I brought my camera+new zoom lens to grab a few pictures one afternoon of my sweet boy and his babes. </div>
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<br />B.Davishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00948778348490745597noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5097512887425343611.post-19880422433237771862015-12-28T16:07:00.000-08:002015-12-28T17:44:21.772-08:00Snow Days: Adult VersionIt is cold. Like really cold outside. Like ice on the ground, power poles leaning, water freezing cold.<br />
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My power had went out the day before, so I was already spending the night at my parents house. They also were without power, but have a generator so for the most part we were nice and toasty. I hadn't really planned to venture out unless I had to go to work, but my brother was going to feed/check cows and I couldn't resist going to take a few photos of his baby calves with cute little snow noses. We made quite a day of it. Leaving the house about 11 a.m. and finally returning about 4:30 p.m. So, here are a few of my snow day photo series of my day spent with my familia on ice.<br />
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Day-to-day life can be stressful. And, it is really really easy to get bogged down in the same routine over and over again. I struggle everyday to keep up. I am constantly behind on editing, my blog needs a face lift, my website isn't anywhere near finished and my roots are showing a good four inches. That is my short list. I won't even mention the shape of my bedroom because it literally looks like an Old Navy exploded in there. My dining room floor looks like a Santa's workshop with wrapping paper and gifts spread out and stacked anywhere there is a spare inch of floor (disclaimer-- my dining room is tiny tiny!) </div>
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Surprises. They are my favorites. And, my boyfriend does a really good job at surprising me. </div>
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A couple of weeks ago, I saw the new Pioneer Woman cookbook at the store and mentioned that I wanted/needed to purchase it to go with the other PW cookbook collection. So, last weekend when we got back to the house after checking cows there was a sweet little package waiting on the porch annnnnd guess what was inside. That is right. My very own PW cookbooks. I can't decide if he just likes me a lot or think my cooking needs some work. Either way, I love it. So many great recipes inside and I can't wait to give them all a try. </div>
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Channelling my inner Ree Drummond. She is my favorite-- #9 that is. Well, Ree is my favorite too! #cowselfie </div>
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This little guy. So so cute. I wanted to take him home, but the owner said "no!" </div>
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As hard as it is to believe, today is the 101st Day of 2015 ... And, if that isn't crazy then I don't know what it. It is hard to believe that we are already four months into the "new" year. </div>
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Every new year I say I am going to stick to my "resolutions" or "goals" for the year and it is always around this time of the year that my plans start going south. You know-- I forget about them, bad habits return, etc. Like last year when I said I was going to start tweeting more. Yeah well by mid march I hadn't tweeted in 8 weeks. Whoops. I know that tweeting isn't really something that is going to improve myself by much, but one of the easier challenges I had on my list ... and yet the one that failed before any of the others! </div>
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So, now it is day 100 and I am trying to remember all those things I "wanted" to accomplish over the year. Surprisingly enough I have stayed on track with most things. </div>
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Thanks to my awesome work friends the "get healthier Brenna" is in full force. I had a couple weeks that were less than satisfactory, but we have all seemed to get back to it. Gym everyday after work, healthy lunches and fitness contest have kept us all pretty motivated. Thankful to have them all... even the ones that sign me up for things that seem a little on the crazy side! If I don't pass out from the fitness contest, I might write a blog post about that! haha </div>
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Business wise things are going great. My "Monthly Goals Sheets" are working well. Marking them off one by one. It's a slow process, but it is going well! Like a business bank account. Check. I mean it helps I work at a bank, but still! ;) As anyone with a fan page, I want to have lots of "likes!" However, I have come to the realization that numbers don't matter. Quality over quantity, right? I have such wonderful clients that I am so blessed to get to work with. And, I am constantly reminded of why I started this journey in the first place. I love capturing the little moments like constant laughter of little girls cracking up at their daddy, listening to the senior kids talk about the future and the smile of faces when they see moms see images of their babies for the first time. My business model is simple. Build relationships that matter-- that is the goal and the dream I have for not just my business, but my personal life too! </div>
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PSA-- Frilly Farm Girl also got an Instagram! So you can officially follow along with blog randomness at @frillyfarmgirl! I am also hoping to get back to do some crafty things like I did before. (You know like vinyl projects and earring making, but so far I haven't found a good way to balance that, photography and work!)</div>
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Project 365 is going well. It is getting a little harder than I had imaged. I knew my life wasn't that interesting to start with, but most weeks it is like "dang" and I don't think 365 pictures of the bank would be that interesting. haha The creative side of project 365 has been fun. My photos have primarily been revolved around agriculture (which shouldn't be much of a surprise) but I have been trying to throw in a couple of different things as well, just to spice it up! Hopefully the summer will be a little more exciting with weekend trips, etc... like a weekend day trip to Texas for the Blue Bonnet Festival! (I posted a few of my favorites images below!) </div>
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Budgeting is getting increasingly harder. It is quite ridiculous really. I was doing so good at the first of the year and then stupid things like new tires and plumbing problems and other random things happened that all the good I had been doing was for nothing! haha So, now I have tried to come up a better system. Envelopes worked well for the things I had allocated money for, so now I have decided that EVERYTHING needs an envelope. One for Lucy, one for cars, one for house, one for clothes, makeup/hair supplies, hair cuts/nails... literally everything. Some call me crazy, but I call it smart... a little hard to find things in my wallet due to the million envelopes, but smart nevertheless! </div>
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Hopefully your "New Year To-Do List" has been going well too! If not, it is only April so there is always time for something new. In May I am planning new monthly challenges! I have done something similar to this before, but never had a blog to write about it so this should be fun! I think in May I am going to be a vegetarian for the month! I did it once back in 2010, but it was due primarily to the fact that I was pretty poor and only could afford bread and peanut butter, so "vegetarian for a month" was a better excuse! ha </div>
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I have seen some super cute cake toppers on Pinterest and have been really really wanting to give it a try and Mom's birthday was a perfect excuse to test out this project. (Disclaimer-- I also bought "Happy Birthday" candles just in case this was a bust!)<br />
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It was quite simple actually. All you need is paper to match your cake colors, wooden dowels, scissors, tape, string, sharpie and something to use as a pattern.<br />
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Lucy loves the snow... if you can't already tell! She would stay out for hours if I would let her. She has been chasing bunnies and playing with her toy all morning long! I am pretty sure my neighbors think I am crazy standing out here taking pictures of my dog playing in the snow... but hey, if people can do it with children than really what is the difference with dogs. She is like my child, right? </div>
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<br />B.Davishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00948778348490745597noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5097512887425343611.post-52813800066423103612015-02-24T20:20:00.004-08:002015-02-24T20:30:37.972-08:00The Wreath Conundrum<span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #222222; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 17px;">I love wreaths. Like really love them. I would easily change out wreaths every two weeks if I could and would easily like to DIY them all. But, sigh.</span><br />
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There is only one little problem with DIY’ing every single wreath out there… storage. I live in a house that was build 100 years ago. Okay, so not really, but for real… where the heck do you store wreaths for every occasion? Every holiday? Every sports season? (I have no clue, but if you have any ideas then I am all ears!)<u></u><u></u></div>
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So, I set out for a way to make one wreath work for all holidays, occasion, sports season, etc. And, it turns out it is not an easy feat. However, I forged on and made a trip to my local HobLob (aka Hobby Lobby for those of you who are not HobLob snobs like me! Ha)<u></u><u></u></div>
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I found a simple solution to my problem and it came to me in the form of a twiggy wreath.<u></u><u></u></div>
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It was like a light bulb came on. So, I picked up the twiggy wreath and headed to the floral department. If you have read any of my other post, you know that I am a cheapskate. Like, for real. If it isn’t on sale then I am probably not even going to look it over. But, sometimes I see things on sale and am still like “nope, I am not paying that for that!” And, that is what happened to me and the floral department.<u></u><u></u></div>
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I realize these flowers are on sale, but still. The plan is to downsize décor after use and I couldn’t bring myself to pay $5 for something I was planning to throw away in a few months. So, I decided that Dollar Tree fake flowers would suit me fine for this project.<u></u><u></u></div>
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The twiggy wreath was about $8. It was not on sale that day, of course, but I had my 40% off coupon so I purchased anyways. (My mom would be so proud of me for purchasing something originally not on sale!)<u></u><u></u></div>
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<u></u><u></u>So, here is the best part about twiggy wreaths…. NO GLUE REQUIRED! Yes, that is right. Think about it.<u></u><u></u></div>
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If you cut the flowers away from the bundle with a little stem then you can just arrange the flowers in the wreath WITHOUT needing any glue… therefore, you can reuse the wreath time after time! Win!<u></u><u></u></div>
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Here are a couple of examples of what I have done so far. The first one is what I did for the fall. My pink door can be a little… overwhelming for the faint at heart so I tried to keep my fall décor to a minimum because let’s face it… I LOVE fall décor. I zip-tied a orange burlap bow and arranged the yellow thingy as best I could and left it at that.</div>
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Now, for my pink flower wreath I went a little crazy. I actually had the three larger flowers leftover from another project and decided to use them this go around. They were from HobLob and I couldn’t think of any place else in the house where I would use them so I went for it. The other flowers all came from Dollar Tree. Most of the DT flower bundles had a least four or five flowers per bundle so cost wise it was a cheap DIY! I had the “B” already from my old bedroom colors and since it had been hiding under my bed I thought I would put it to good use. (I also got the letter at HobLob and then modge podge scrapbook paper.) I tied a bow in some pink tulle and hung it from the wreath hanger so it looks like it is more attached than it really it.<br />
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I would be lying to say that I didn’t already have plans for my next wreath decorations, so be sure to follow @brenna_davis on Instagram to see upcoming projects… including pallet gardens, pallet furniture and my Fourth of July wreath!<br />
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My super talented friend, Kelly, painted this for me... complete with my logo and most favorite colors! </div>
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I absolutely love it and can't wait to find the perfect place for it! Ahhh, so excited! </div>
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I realize it is January, but between a lot of random things happening... I somehow forgot about Christmas cards! And, much more than just cards. I forgot about the Lucy/Brenna Christmas photo. </div>
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Pictures are much harder than one would expect. Lucy is not a lover of photos. She hates them actually. we could take 100 and maaaaaybe one would be okay! Literally. She yawns or closes her eyes or is looking away or looking down or anything to avoid actually looking at the camera. </div>
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So, this year I decided to forego an actual "good" Christmas photo because it was NOT happening... so Merry belated Christmas, my friends. </div>
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<br />B.Davishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00948778348490745597noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5097512887425343611.post-8822096571735775762015-01-11T21:09:00.001-08:002015-01-13T19:38:37.277-08:00Blanket Scarf Life Hack<div dir="ltr">
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Have you seen those super cute oversize flannel scarves? You know the ones that are like $60 and are not much more than a large square of flannel fabric? Well, today I am about to show you the easiest life hack of all times and save you some serious dollars!</div>
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All you need is a piece of flannel and a pair of scissors. It is really that simple!</div>
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I found a coupon to Hancock Fabrics online and ended up getting three flannel prints for around $14! Just Google for coupons! Hobby Lobby also has flannel, but my local Hancock’s had more of a selection.</div>
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Anyways, you will need about a yard of fabric! The yard will give you a rectangle, so you will need to cut it where it is more of a square shape. (However, I didn’t cut mine at all. I pretty much left it the way it was and started wearing it almost right after I got the fabric! Haha) Depending on the width of your fabric you could have them cut it less than a yard to be a perfect square. However, the excess you cut off could be used for more fun crafting. (More flannel tutorials to come!)</div>
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The flannel will fray slightly on the edges, but I am fine with it so I just let it go! But, if you aren’t in to that sort of thing then just grab some Fray-Check when you are getting your fabric and apply it to the edges!</div>
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After you have your fabric laid out (and edges Fray-Checked) all you have to do it start folding. I laid mine out on the floor to start with and then folded two opposite corners together to make a big triangle. Next, take the two points and wrap it around your neck so it is secure. Once it is in place, just start fluffing and pulling and tucking until you get the desired look you are going for.</div>
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And, there you have it. A super simple and super cheap flannel scarf!</div>
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A special thanks to Shae for being the first to test my tutorial and sending me cute modeling pictures!! </div>
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