creating the extraordinary
April…. sweet, sweet April… where did you go? This past month may have hit the record books for me as being the fastest month in history! I had visions of spring cleaning, updating outdoor spaces, and getting my life organized. Alas, I did not get any of those lofty goals accomplished, but Bonnie and I [...]
Thank you to each of you who linked up and entered our $50.00 Amazon gift card giveaway sponsored by Appliances Online and their Bosch Washing Machines ! The winner, as determined by Random.org, is entry… #8 Dori @ The Red Feedsack “Thanks for your fabulous link party and for your give-away, which I’ve entered! (Link #8) [...]
This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Leviton for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine. Want to decorate your home in a “snap”? Leviton’s newest product Renu can do just that! As seen on the DIY Network, Renu is a great way to update the look of a room in a [...]
Can you believe May 1st is Tuesday? The month of May is always such a busy time for everyone with performances, sports, school wrapping up, not to mention incredible weather! I wanted to get a jump on the end of the year gifts for teacher’s and this is my sweet, little appliqued apple towel I made! The [...]
Show the teachers at your school that they really made the grade this year by hosting an Ice Cream Social! These pictures were from a back to school party I planned at the end of the Summer last year, but it would be perfect for a Teacher Appreciation surprise! Everyone loves ice cream and these extra [...]
Goodwill, our local thrift store, is such a great place to find unique items to transform into something new. Trish and I visit Goodwill with different “glasses” on than we would have in a traditional store, it is less about what we see that we need or want, and more about how can we take [...]
**GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED!** Seriously…25 weeks! This little link party has been so much fun and we enjoy you being here! So this week, we have something special for you… This week’s Uncommonly Yours link party is sponsored by Appliances Online and their Bosch Washing Machines. and Appliances Online is generously offering Uncommon readers a [...]
I have a confession…I seem to have acquired ADD as an adult ( or maybe I just now am willing to admit it!! ) !! I just LOVE all the ideas all over the blog world and it makes my head spin at times. I WANT TO MAKE THEM ALL!! But, alas, I am [...]
Mother’s Day is such a special time for us. So, when we were selected to create a special Mother’s Day craft idea by Plaid ~ Martha Stewart Mother’s Day campaign, well we were thrilled! You would have thought we had won the lottery when our box arrived from Plaid containing a huge assortment of Martha Stewart crafting items… These [...]
Spring Break is over for both of us and now we are on the homestretch to the end of school! Where does the time go? Thank you again for taking the time to share your creativity here at Uncommon! We really enjoy supporting our fellow bloggers by showcasing your outstanding projects! Here are some of [...]
We hope that you guys had a fabulous weekend and are ready for a great week! Did you catch the Washi Tape Party that we co-hosted last week? It was so much fun and we have learned that there are a ton of ways to use washi tape! Bonnie shared with you guys washi place cards [...]
This post is sponsored by Country Crock. I was selected for this opportunity as a member of Clever Girls Collective, and the content and opinions expressed here are all my own. Hi everyone! I recently had the opportunity to try out some new recipes from the Country Crock Cookbook: A Very Veggie World by Clare [...]
A big “Thank You!” to all of you who entered our fantastic giveaway from our sponsor Jones Street Press! The winner, as selected by Random.org, is… #17…Good Life Blog : I like the Wellies cards! So cute and such a good giveaway! Congrats! We will be contacting you by email! Have a wonderful Saturday!! We [...]
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