Photo Challenge - Everyday

I haven't entered a photo submission for Carly's weekly photo challenge in a couple weeks....so without further adieu, here's my submission for the most recent topic - Everyday!

I just recently purchase a Keurig coffee maker and I am in love with it...I haven't even purchased a coffee since I bought this machine.  Every morning, I like to "treat" myself to a coffee in my monogrammed mug - isn't it cute!!  Anyways, this is one of my favourite "everyday" traditions.

Be sure to stop by Carly's blog and check out some of the other submissions and even participate in the Photo Challenge!

Easy Sewing Machine Cover

Hope that you all are having a great weekend:)  We woke up this morning to a beautiful winter wonderland....one of the few times I enjoy snow is on mornings like this...it was absolutely beautiful and had I not been running out the door, it would have been a great morning to take pictures.

This afternoon I worked on a SUPER EASY Sewing Machine Cover.  For this project, you really don't even have to use a sewing machine - you could kick it old school and sew by hand, or I'm certain that heat n'bond would work great for this project too!  But, seeing as this was a cover for my sewing machine I opted to use it:)

I have a little sewing nook in our bedroom and because of this I didn't want to use the big plastic cover for the machine - it's not cute AT ALL, but I needed something to keep dust and little fingers away.  Of course, Pinterest had just the perfect solution...I found my inspiration from the Martha Stewart website and it honestly took me 15 minutes (NOTE - five of those minutes were dealing with a little four year who decided to cut my measuring tape in half! So....really it was only 10 minutes!!)

Here are the deets:

-tea towel (I got mine for .75 cents at IKEA)

-twill tape

-sewing machine, needle and thread or heat n'bond

Cut your twill tape into 4 strips 10-14" long.

On all four of the ties, fold one end 1/4" and sew in place.

Put the tea towel over the machine and decide where you would like the ties.  Pin the ties to the tea towel and sew in place.

Pat yourself on the back and admire your work.  Of course, you could step it up a notch and add ruffles, felt flowers, your initials or one of your favourite quotes - the options are endless;)  Whether you decide to add emblishments or leave it as is, I think that this looks much nicer than the plastic cover!

Enjoy the rest of your weekend:)

I'm linking up to some of these fun parties!






Beneath my Heart - Best DIY Projects
Not Just a Housewife - Show Me What Ya' Got

Seven Alive - Link it Up Thursday

Serenity Now - Weekend Bloggy Reading
Finding Fabulous - Frugalicious Friday
Ginger Snap Crafts - {wow me} wednesday
A Little Knick Knack - EBTKS Link
A bowl full of lemons - Tuesday Link Party
Simple Home Life - Features and Simply Creations Link Party
Bacon Time in Northern Cali - Anything Goes Linky
The Shabby Nest - Frugal Friday
Delightful Order - Delightfully Inspiring Thursday
House of Hepworths - Hookin' up with HoH
Tatertots and Jello - Weekend Wrap Up
I Heart Nap Time - Sundae Scoop Link Party

Classy Clutter - Saturday Spotlight

The 36th Avenue - Show me Extradordinary Link Party

Reasons to Skip the Housework Link Party

Friday Photo Challenge - Love

I'm leaving this post to the last minute....but here is my take on Carly's Photo Challenge for LAST Friday - Love!!  I love these little hands and most importantly...I love the little people these hands belong too:)

Photo Friday Challenge - Animals

Allow me to introduce to you our first baby, our cat Tucker!  Everyday, Tucker has an afternoon nap on our bed - doesn't he look comfortable?? 

I hope you are enjoying this weekly project....feel like joining in?  Check out Carly's blog for more information.

Friday Photo Challenge - Shoes

Here's my submission for Carly's Friday Photo Challenge.  This is a picture that I have wanted to capture for sometime now and with Carly's theme of "Shoes" this week, I thought that now would be the perfect time to do it:)  There's nothing better than dancing with Daddy!

I've been really impressed with all the photographers in the group - it's a creative bunch!  If you'd like to join in, please do....check out Carly's blog here for more details!

Photo Friday Challenge - Pocket Light

Happy Friday!!

Here is my submission for the Photo Friday Challenge.  With the sun setting, I hope this counts as "pocket light"...may be I'm reaching?!?  At any rate, this view never gets old for me....beautiful Lake Huron sunsets:)
Check out some more pocket light submissions, or better yet, join in on the challenge at the Simple Things.

Photo Friday Challenge - The Simple Things Blog

I'm a bit late to the game, but this year I'm going to be participating in the Photo Friday Challenge created by Carly author of The Simple Things blog.  In addition to admiring her photography, I love the way she decorates her home. 
So without further adieu, here are my photos for the last two challenges.

Week 1 - Self Portrait
I took this picture last year when I did my own "Project 365".

Week 2 - Sparkle
As the mother of three children my house is constantly covered in finger prints, playdough, paint, crayons, toothpaste, diaper cream, unknown substances and laundry.  Since having kids, I've learned to let some things go....if there are fingerprints on the windows - no big deal, if the toys weren't put back on the shelf in the playroom - I shut the door (out of sight, out of mind!!) However, I have to admit I absolutely love the way my home "sparkles" after a really good, thorough clean....even if it's only like that for half an hour before they come home from preschool!