fifty decor ideas under $50

Finding decor inspiration for your home can be easy, finding it on the cheap, not always so easy. That's why I was super excited when I came across this article in the July issue of Better Homes and Gardens.  If you subscribe to BHG, I don't want to spoil it for you, but if you don't you can read the article online. Here is a sneak peak of a few of the ideas.

  Change out pillows.

I'm a firm believer on this one. It is amazing how new pillows can make an old couch look new again!

 Love Love Love the cabinets in this kitchen, actually the whole thing.

Don't know if I would ever be able be this bold and do a color cabinet other than white or wood.

freebie:Printable Business Cards

For anyone out there who is starting up their own small business and is looking for cute FREE business cards. These argyle motif business cards via How About Orange are super cute and customizable. You can get them in orange, pink or blue.



Click here to snag the how to's on these freebie downloads!



Blueberry Cobbler

I have been craving something sweet lately and since blueberries are in - I thought blueberry cobbler. And I must say this recipe is pretty darn good. It will defintely satisfy any sweet tooth you have. Enjoy!

Recipe via Cooking Light

Ingredients
Filling:

• 6 cups fresh blueberries
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1 teaspoon grated lemon rind

Topping:

• 1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 3/4 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 5 tablespoons chilled butter, cut into small pieces
• 1 cup fat-free sour cream
• 3 tablespoons 2% reduced-fat milk
• 1 teaspoon sugar

Preheat oven to 350°.

To prepare filling, combine first 4 ingredients in an 11 x 7-inch baking dish.

To prepare topping, lightly spoon flour into dry measuring cups; level with a knife. Combine flour and next 4 ingredients (flour through baking soda) in a large bowl, stirring with a whisk. Cut in butter with a pastry blender or 2 knives until mixture resembles coarse meal. Stir in sour cream to form a soft dough.

Drop dough by spoonfuls onto blueberry filling to form 8 dumplings. Brush dumplings with milk; sprinkle with 1 teaspoon sugar. Place baking dish on a jelly roll pan. Bake at 350° for 50 minutes or until filling is bubbly and dumplings are lightly browned.

Memorial Weekend

I love summertime - even though it can be HOT, HOT. I enjoy being down at the beach, going fishing and just hanging out family. Memorial weekend always seems to kick-off summer and this year it went off with a bang! Not only did we celebrate all of the brave men and women who dedicate their lives to serving this wonderful country, but also my mom's 60th birthday.

My mom's brother, Alan and his wife Jolene; and her sister, Sharon along with her Daughter Stacy and granddaughter Lynleigh, came to visit. We all had so fun catching up, eating great food and of course, playing cards. (I didn't win, but it was still fun)

My Uncle Alan got a chance to reel in a big AJ on Saturday, as a few of us went offshore. It had to be one of the most beautiful days out on the water in a loooooooonnnnnng time. It was so flat and not a cloud in the sky.

Our catch

Had to sneak in a pic of the cutest littlest boy ever!