Vivienne @ The V Spot
Blogger | Los Alamitos, CA http://thevspotblog.comFeatured Photos
About Me:
I am a wife, a mom of 4 boys, a DIYer and smart-alleck. I love thrift store finds but am picky about brands of toilet paper. I am afraid of spiders, snakes, heights, and pressurized rolls of Pillsbury biscuits. On my blog you'll find lots of home projects, crafts, cooking and funny stories. If Erma Bombeck and MacGyver had a love child, that child might have turned out a little bit like me.
Recent Activity
Halloween Decor - Black & White Pumpkin Topiaries
I am more of an eerie Halloween person than a scary one, so a simple black, white and orange color scheme (with ravens, of course) greet my guests.
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CommentedThank you Simple Pleasures!
The best way to store fresh fruits and veggies.
I don't know if this is so much "home" related as it is garden related. Gorgeous spring and early summer produce is starting to show up in my grocery store, and I know many of us are starting our gardens so, I wanted to share this list of the best way to store fresh fruits and veggies. http://www.thevspotblog.com/2012/01/how-to-s... There's a free printable too.
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CommentedYou are welcome Sue A!
An Old Globe Gets an Ombre Make-over
I've made over this globe several times now. That's the beauty of paint, right? http://www.thevspotblog.com/2013/05/an-easy-...
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CommentedThanks Terri J
An easy spring cleaning tip for one of the worst jobs in the house!
My stove burners get absolutely disgusting. Sealing them up with a tiny bit of pure ammonia makes it possible to just wipe clean with a sponge. #SpringCleaning http://www.thevspotblog.com/2011/07/cleaning...
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CommentedLouise I'm so glad it worked for you!
A Beachy Bookcase Makeover
This sturdy little fellow was only $49 at Habitat ReStore and was the perfect size and depth for a spot by my front door. He got a few coats of a light sage/sea green paint and a burlap
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Upcycling empty wine bottles into etched water carafes
I tend to have a lot of empty wine bottles and corks hanging around. (Don't judge!) So I try to craft with them whenever possible. These were fun to have out on the tables during a summer
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30 Minutes Easy
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CommentedThanks Miriam I and Susa Branum !
How to clean a keyboard
Be prepared to be grossed out! But, it's easy and all you need are damp q-tips, paper towels, and a little patience! Don't forget about the sides of your keys and the back of the board!
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Make your glass cooktop sparkle
We have a glass cooktop that gets dirty quickly. I love the way it looks when it's clean and have got a great way to clean it and make it sparkle. I've got a little routine that takes no
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CommentedI have heard of Bar Keepers Friend and never tried it!
"Coco" Chalk Painted Dresser with "The Graphic's Fairy" Graphics
A "left for dead" dresser that we originally stripped of layers of paint, sanded & poly'd and used for more than 20 years in our children's rooms. I recently painted it with Annie Sloan
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Clipped to Amazing Furniture
Fresh and Green - Flower Ad Dresser
I recently painted an old hand-made dresser a bright, fresh spring green and hand-painted a flower/bulb advertisement on the front to provide interest. The paint was then distressed and new hardware added for this dresser makeover!
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Clipped to Amazing Furniture