Okio B Designs

Lately I feel like all of my projects are a little bit of this and a little bit of that. I'm still searching for something to get my creativity really flowing again.

I did find this cute bottle at the thrift store on Friday. It was pre-wired and ready to be hung. All I did was add the French label using some clear transfer paper.

Then I finally broke out this great stencil I purchased from Angie from Knick of Time's Etsy shop to make a new tea towel for my kitchen. I swear I am the world's worst stenciler. If someone has any tips on how to keep my hand steady and how to secure the stencil while painting it - I'm all ears! I tried tape but somehow it still moved.

These beauties I found at a garage sale over the weekend.

My boys will be off from school soon, so I'm in panic mode a little because once summer comes I will have even less time to craft.

Jeanine

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We took advantage of the holiday weekend and planned a 5-day trip to Colonial Williamsburg.

I'm a huge history buff, so I love, love, loved it!

My kids, of course, went crazy over Busch Gardens and Water Country USA.

My husband was just happy to have a beer in his hand.

The weather was great, the scenery was beautiful and the food was delicious. We would definitely go back!

Jeanine

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What do you do when in the midst of spring cleaning you come across a random block of wood? You turn it into a petite farmhouse sign!

And that's just what I did. I gave it a few coats of white spray paint and then glued on some Tim Holtz cardstock letters (after painting them black). Sand a bit for a more aged look...

And voila: instant farmhouse decor that cost $0.

Jeanine

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The best-selling item in my Etsy shop is hands-down my French script candles. Problem is, I'm a type-A personality and if there's even something slightly off with them, I will not sell them. So what do I do with all the cast-offs?

I add some here and there. This is an upcycled zinc watering can. I cleaned her up and added some French stickers and a bunch of my candles tied with twine. Can you see them at the tippy-top????

And since it was so nice here today, I got around to spray painting some old soup cans that I plan to use as little planters.

I found my images on The Graphics Fairy and used some Mod Podge to add them to the front of the cans. But back to the candles...

Here are a few more tucked away in a vintage flour sifter that sits in my tea room. They are literally everywhere! And since I don't mind the imperfections, I happily display them wherever I can.

Jeanine

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Every year in school around Earth Day (Saturday, April 22nd this year), my boys come home asking how they can do their part to help save the earth.

This year, I sent away for the seed packets Cheerio's was giving away in an effort to "bring back the bees." Since, we plant wild flowers every spring, I didn't pay too much mind to the newspaper articles criticizing the seed packets. On Saturday - weather-permitting - we'll be planting those babies.

And speaking of Earth Day, I wanted to share some recent eco-friendly finds.

My little guy love, love, loves this Live Clean Liquid Hand Soap, which is good news for this mama because 9 year olds aren't always the best hand-washers. I love that it's eco-friendly and that it smells divine.

I never tried this brand before: Macadamia Professional, but I have high hopes that their Weightless Shampoo and Anti-Humidity Holding Spray will work wonders on my flat, frizzy and perimenopausal hair. Again, eco-friendly.

And I adore Aveeno's Positively Radiant daily moisturizer because it contains SPF 15 and doesn't make my skin freak out. I've been using it for years and now that we'll be outside more, I have to protect my fair, freckled face.

What are some of your favorite eco-friendly finds and how will you be observing Earth Day?

Jeanine

Note: I was provided with free samples from some of the companies mentioned above. However, all opinions, photos, text, etc. are my own.

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The weather is finally beautiful here. The boys are off from school for spring break, and I'm starting to prep for Easter company. I found this petite basket at the thrift store last week and turned it into a little nest to add to my Easter table. Now back to planning my menu...

Jeanine