How to Apply Wall Sticker Stripes

Hello everyone! Remember awhile back when we posted a blog on how to revitalize your walls? Well, we decided to add some stripes to our walls in the entryway here in the shop! And we figured we would elaborate in this blog since we have stripes in that one as well!

Make sure to measure your space to see how many wall sticker stripes to order! Ours sets usually include 8-10 pieces. They are about 2 feet long and depending on which one you order 1, 2, 4 or 6 inches high.

Once you receive your stripes, follow these steps.

1. As with any other wall decal, you want to make sure your surface is clean. Just a damp cloth works really well!

2. Make sure to have all the necessary items ready! You might need a level, if you don't want to eyeball how straight the stripes are. (And believe me it is hard!).

3. Peel and stick. Yup, it's that simple. Watch our tutorial to see just how easy it is!

Our walls look so lovely! I think that's my favorite part about them. They make our entryway to the shop very warm and inviting!

I hope this tutorial helps you decide to add some pizazz to your walls! It's so easy and looks awesome!

Have a great day!
~ Cassie

8 Ways to Sort Life {Laundry} Out

So, summer has arrived. Or at least the dirt on the clothes of your children sure seems to say it is. Need some inspiration to help you keep the laundry done? Check out these 5 wall decals!

1. Department of Missing Socks - Help those poor socks to find a partner..even if it is slightly mismatched!

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2. Add scrabble tiles for a fun and creative look in your laundry room!

3. Try some of these tips to make doing laundry a little easier!

 
4. Check Your Pockets! The rule that I grew up with, was if Mom ever found something in our pockets, it was hers to keep. Finders keepers and all that...

5. Don't forget to be thankful for all the dirty laundry, because it will be gone before you know it!

 6. And have fun with the laundry! Life is too short to be annoyed by the piles that build up!

7. So wash today, sort tomorrow and fold eventually! Have a good day, folks!

8. Make laundry easier on yourself and sort it out before hand! 

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Have a good day everyone, and an even better summer!
~ Cassie

Just Beachy.. 5 Ideas For Summer Redecorating

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Summer is just around the corner! What better way to get ready than to get your summer home away from home ready? Looking to renovate? Try some of these ideas! A nautical/beach theme would be so awe inspiring and is guaranteed to be in style.

1. Try some anchors for hooks! What a wonderful way to incorporate the sea into your home! Hang that beach towel to dry, so it's ready for action the next day!

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2. You can't go wrong with some sailor-inspired pillows on the sofa! Add a linen slipcover and you'll be ready to set sail!

3. Are you only wanting to redecorate one room? Maybe your son or daughter's room? Try a pirate/nautical theme! Wall Decor Plus More has some pretty cool options for just that!

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4. Or would you like to do a guest bedroom with this theme? Find some amazing options here!

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5. Decorating the whole house? Go with sea greens and blues for the color theme!

Hope this helps to bring some inspiration to you and therefore new ideas to your home!
 ~Cassie

Bonus finds!
One amazing feature I saw was a rope banister. This could be a wonderful option for those who don't have small children anymore!

Oh, Pinterest how I love you! There were just so many ideas that I could hardly choose which ones to share with you all, so I am sharing all of them!

6 Gift Ideas for Dad

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In a little over 3 weeks, it will be Father's Day. So, we have to buy another gift. Except this time for Dad. Do you know what you're getting him? I'm not sure what I'm getting my dad yet, so I'll do some research for you.

During my research, I found so many brilliant ideas all in ONE place!! That's right, I said one place. So what is this great place? Amazon.com! You can find home improvement, lawn and garden, clothing and so much more!


Another thing I wanted to try was possibly a DIY project. And that's when I looked at my own job. We have so many fun Dad-related wall decals! Maybe putting it on a canvas or a board would be a fun project! And it wouldn't cost you a fortune!

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Is your dad somewhat of a geek? And by geek, I mean loves all things technology? Well, I might have found the perfect website for you! PCMag.com has some awesome ideas that any tech-savvy dad would appreciate!

Is your dad a jokester? Find him the perfect gag gift to make his day!

My dad always likes to look nice. He can't go anywhere without cologne on or his hair combed just so. One of my fall back gift ideas for him is always cologne or a tie. But that becomes so unoriginal that I like to find something more fun instead.

Hunting and fishing are popular sports among dads. Find him some new gear at the nearest Cabela's or Bass Pro Shop! Or nab this funny wall decal for him!

Happy early Father's Day to all the dads out there! Hope you have a great day, and know that you're appreciated every day, not just once out of the year!
~ Cassie

8 Super Summer Activities!

Are you looking to get your kids more active this summer? Try some of these fun summer ideas!!

Sports, like baseball, soccer or softball, are wonderful outdoor activities! If your child enjoys any sport in particular, enroll your child in a week long summer camp or program and they'll create life long memories!

Sports summer camp is a great option for kids who need to stay active! It's fun and also educational at the same time, although most kids wouldn't look at it that way. Look into local YMCA programs or if your school has any summer programs.

Better yet, find a free summer program! Save some money and try out some of the awesome ideas this blog has!

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Redecorate their room! Now is a great time to get rid of all that junk the kids seem to have accumulated during school! If you're on a budget, try sprucing up the room with some wall decals!

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Go swimming! If you don't have a pool, find a friend who does or take a trip to a local community center with one!

There are loads of summer activities for the kids! Try some hands on projects like gardening or painting. Decorate a flower pot

Head out to the beach!! Put their little toes in the sand and let them play in the sunshine! Then get some ice cream and settle down to watch a beautiful sunset!

Just for fun! Your kids will love helping you make some of these projects and then playing with them later!

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There are so many things to do in the summertime! Don't let your kids become bored! Make them use their imaginations! Have them pick a few projects that sound fun and do one a week!

Enjoy, and I hope a few of these summer activities will be helpful for you and your family!
~ Cassie

Memorial Day: The True Meaning

Memorial Day isn't just a holiday where we get together with family and friends to get our barbeque on. Nor is about hanging out on the beach or the boat all weekend. And although there is no harm in doing any of those things, we all need to take a moment and remember the true meaning of Memorial Day.

Memorial Day is a day for remembering all of our fallen heroes from every war we've ever been in. It started as Decoration Day, and could be traced back to 1866. It's not clear where it started but back then, ladies of the South were decorating graves of the fallen Confederate soldiers. I'm asking you to please, please don't forget to take some time out of your day to remember all of our fallen heroes and keep this tradition alive!

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As a United States Marine's girlfriend, and then wife, it hits home a little harder to me. Every Memorial Day for the last 4 years (and many many other times), I have thanked God for all the times He spared my husband. And all his comrades. We both remember and do our best to honor the ones who have made the ultimate sacrifice.

And I know that we can't expect everyone to go back to the traditional way of celebrating the day, but we can have a parade in honor of all the fallen. We could play Taps and have a minute of silence, no matter where we are, at 3 PM (local time for Washington D.C.). We can decorate as many graves of as many soldiers we can find.

Let's do what we can to honor them and the families left behind this Memorial Day!

Semper Fi,
~Cassie

8 Ways of Getting Ready for Camping this Summer

It's time to start thinking about what you and your family are doing for summer vacation! Going out of town? Planning a home away from home in your camper? And if you are, are you trying to clean up that camper so you can have it clean in the nick of time for that annual family camping trip? Here are a few ways you can clean it up and also jazz it up at the same time!

1. Haven't decided where to go for your camping trip? Take a road trip and go to one of our 401 national parks! Find what kind of campground suits you first and go from there! I can personally recommend the Grand Canyon National Park. It's fantastic! Words really can't describe how magnificent it really is!

2. Check out your local chamber of commerce to see where the nearest national park is and head out! There are plenty of family friendly campgrounds too!

3. Does the entire camper need to be cleaned? This blog has great tips on cleaning it from inside out! Like making sure the roof is in good condition, to the brakes and even tips on the refrigerator! And if you don't need to do the whole fifth wheel, scroll down to the section on cleaning the interior.

4. This Pinterest page has great ideas on how to utilize the small space of a 5th wheel!

5. Simply adding a wall sticker to the interior of your camper can jazz it up! It brings texture and dimension to what would normally be a non-usable space!

6. Don't like the inside of your camper anymore? Renovate it! The way this couple redid their 5th wheel was astounding! It also looks fabulous which is key to renovating.

7. If you like tenting it better than using the camper, find out what places are best for tents and venture out! Make it an adventure for the kids or just for yourself! Grab some friends and go!


8. Just for fun, here is a list of 25 things that will make life more fun and relaxed while camping!

Don't forget to have s'mores around the campfire while telling stories. Catch some fish or some rays of sunshine. Go on a hike. Take plenty of pictures. Create memories. This is what camping is really about. So, pitch a tent or park that camper and get out and enjoy your summer!!

~ Cassie