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~diy christmas decor with scrabble tiles~

December 10, 2019 / BY Okio B Designs
I never ever, ever pass up a box of Scrabble at a garage sale.  Those little tiles (and tile holders) are perfect for DIY projects no matter the season. In fact, if you've been following my blog awhile, you've definitely seen the many ways I've used these handy-dandy word tiles.  And this Christmas season is no exception. Scrabble tiles are literally in just about every room of the house.  I might have a slight obsession...

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~all i want for christmas~

November 26, 2019 / BY Okio B Designs
(Photo courtesy of Ornaments in the Green, Etsy) I don't know about you, but I'm gearing up for some serious holiday shopping.  I've been busy bookmarking, pinning and making "wish" lists for everyone on my shopping list.  I'm sharing a few gems that caught my eye.  First up is this adorable Personalized Pajama Party Family Ornament from Ornaments in the Green.  Every year we purchase a personalized ornament for our tree.  I immediately fell in...

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~white wednesday~

November 20, 2019 / BY Okio B Designs
Or should I say White Wednesday with a touch of green?!  This Joyful sign is a Target find ($5).  I love the touch of green and how it perfectly fits this upcycled wood tote.  It's happily sitting on our kitchen counter. Jeanine ...

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~it's beginning to look a lot like...~

November 18, 2019 / BY Okio B Designs
Are you squealing with excitement that Christmas is only a few weeks away?!  I know I can hardly contain myself.  And it's certainly felt like 'tis the season here lately.  It's been sooooo cold.  Since I'm not a winter girl, I've been content staying in the house and breaking out some decorations and putting together Christmas-inspired vignettes like the one above. And I've been busy crafting.  How do you like this Dollar Tree ornament after...

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~christmas ornaments~

November 04, 2019 / BY Okio B Designs
Raise your hand if you've already started some Christmas projects.  I just can't resist!  I know Thanksgiving is next and blah, blah, blah, but when you've got the itch, you need to scratch it.    First up are these wood tree ornaments.  I grabbed a pack of plain pre-cut trees from Dollar Tree.  I embellished them with vintage sheet music, Scrabble tiles, faux pearls and whatever else I had in my craft room.  I can't...

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~sneak peak: usps holiday postage stamps~

October 24, 2019 / BY Okio B Designs
Sharing a sneak peak of the USPS' holiday stamps.  Seems everyone is catching on to the farmhouse spirit these days.  Seriously, how pretty are these stamps?! According to the post office: displayed on a door, in a window or over a mantel, wreaths are symbols of joy and celebration, inviting the spirit of the season into the home.  Inspired by the holiday decorating traditions of early America, the four wreaths featured on these stamps are...

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