Better Homes and Gardens Stylemaker Challenge | Full Video and Results

In September, I went to NYC to participate in BHG Stylemaker Challenge. The challenge included designing a 4' wide gallery space - in 5 hours, with limited tools (no nails or screws!?) and a video team documenting it. No pressure! ;)  I had to go to plan C when plan A & B didn't work!! But in the end, I love how it turned out!

I've never done video before, so that was definitely a little nerve wracking!

In the end, I just focused on my project and process (I love working on the floor!) and did as much as I could in the time frame!

One of the best parts of the experience was meeting the amazingly talented BHG video team and the other bloggers, Jen and Stacy - seriously both SO sweet and talented (make sure to check out their blogs!), I can't wait to see them again at future events!  

A longer video of the challenge is now available on Portico TV, follow the link, click on Better Homes and Gardens and it's the first video on top. 

See the original video on Better Homes and Gardens here and my interview video here

Voting (by readers like you!) took place online, and I won!! I was so shocked, I thought any of us could have won. So if you voted for me, thank YOU!! :) 

New experiences are always a little intimidating in the beginning, but if you aren't stretching yourself, you're not growing! This blog has brought some amazing experiences that I'm so grateful for!! I started this blog on a whim, I had no idea that anyone would read - thanks SO much for reading and for your support! To continue growing, we're building a new site! So look for a brand new site design (and url) soon!! 

All images are still shots taken from videos on BHG.com and Portico TV.

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Round 2 Voting for BHG Makeover Madness + Free Printable!!

Round 2 voting for Better Homes and Gardens Makeover Madness is now open!! Will you vote for my project? You can vote 10 am EST Thursday through 10 am EST Friday once an hour if you'd like!

It's super easy, only takes one click (it will prompt you to share on Facebook, feel free, but it's not necessary to cast your vote). If I make it through the next round, I go to BHG headquarters for a DIY challenge, eeek!!

Vote >>> HERE 

Thank you!! 

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Shortly after we moved to Ohio, I shared this free printable at Infarrantly Creative. Now that we're moving again it's the perfect time to share it here too! Moving twice in a year, the phrase, Home Is Wherever I'm With You, couldn't be truer!

Want to download and print your own copy? Here's how:

1. Download the six page PDF HERE
2. Each PDF page has a different color US map, 1. light blue 2. citrine 3. coral 4. navy 5. gray 6. mint. Arrow down to your selected page.
3. Go to your local print center, or print at home on 8.5x11 photo paper. Set the page scaling to 100%, adjust any print settings and print.
4. Frame in a 8.5x11 frame or in a mat for an 8x10 image. Or cut down to 8x10 and frame.

Frame as is, or add heart stickers to the places that are meaningful to you! I've been thinking about making free printables a regular series here .. let me know if you'd like that, and if so, what you'd like to see!!

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Don't forget to VOTE for me! :) Thanks friends!!

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Better Homes and Gardens Makeover Madness Event

Happy Monday! Today, I have SUPER exciting news to share! I'm participating in Better Homes and Gardens Makeover Madness event!! I'm SO honored to be included!!! It's a round up of 16 amazing DIY projects, facing off March Madness style to get to the final 4 and compete at BH&G headquarters in a DIY challenge!! 

If you've been reading for a while you know that I'm DIY obsessed, so this is right up my alley. BUT I need your help to get there! 

Each day, the project with the most votes will make it to the next round. So head over to Better Homes and Gardens and VOTE :) It only takes a second, just one click! (It will prompt you to share on Facebook, feel free, but it's not necessary to cast your vote) Also, you can vote once per hour so you may vote a few times if you'd like :) 

Click >>> HERE <<< to vote!

Will you help me?? Thanks friends!! 

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