Travel… Someday

Posted on Thursday, May 31, 2012 by Christine @ theDIYdreamer.com 11 Comments |

Do you travel? Is there a place you would love to go to someday? Sébastien and I haven’t traveled all that much, but we have been to the Dominican Republic (we were married there) and we went to Cuba last year. A place we have been wanting to visit is Greece. We have friends that have been many times and they love it. Who wouldn’t love to visit a place like Kefalonia in Greece? Photo source: kefalonia.co.uk Look at the beach and the water.. everything looks so perfect! Photo source: kefalonia.co.uk I can picture Sébastien and I relaxing on that [...]

Orange Cake with Orange Cream Cheese Frosting!!!

Posted on Wednesday, May 30, 2012 by Christine @ theDIYdreamer.com 34 Comments |

It was my mother’s birthday last week and she asked for an orange cake. I must specify that she asked for a orange cake made of orange cake mix. I use to make one for her years ago when I was still living at with them. When she asked for an the orange cake mix, I was like.. really? Are you sure? And yes she meant it! I went to 4 different grocery stores and guess what… no Orange Cake mix. Since I couldn’t find the mix, I decided that if she really wanted an Orange Cake, I would make [...]

From Dream To Reality – Linky Party #18

Posted on Tuesday, May 29, 2012 by Christine @ theDIYdreamer.com 17 Comments |

{From Dream to Reality Top 5}from linky party #17 Rusty Chairs By: Blue Star Antiques DIY Charm Necklace From Earrings By: Setting For Four Ballard Design Memo Board By: It’s Overflowing Love Language Baby Blocks By: Sew Can Do 30 minute maxi dress By: The Winthrop Chronicles Make sure to Grab the Featured Button and wear it proudly…you deserve it :) From Dream To Reality is sponsored by: BRAG ABOUT ITHand Stamped and Custom JewelryWhere ONE OF A KIND Jewelry is CREATED FOR YOU! Lets start this week’s From Dream To Reality! Rules: – You must have the ”From Dream [...]

Blog Hop – Let’s Have Fun #3!

Posted on Tuesday, May 29, 2012 by Christine @ theDIYdreamer.com 8 Comments |

Welcome to Tuesday’s Blog Hop – Let’s Have Fun #3!! Your Host: The DIY Dreamer This Week’s Co-Hosts: It’s Overflowing Southern Lovely Uncommon Lolly Jane For those of you who do not know what Bloglovin’ is… You use Bloglovin’ to follow your favorite blogs.You get notified when your favorite blogs have written something new. Go and sign up to Bloglovin’ so that you can join in this Bloglovin’ Hop. RULES: 1- Follow your hosts. They are the first 5 in the linky and they will follow you back. 2- Link up your Bloglovin’ link (not your blog).Please note that links [...]

Meet & Tweet Twitter Hop!

Posted on Thursday, May 24, 2012 by Christine @ theDIYdreamer.com 3 Comments |

One of my favorite things about blogging is the community. Especially Twitter. It’s a fun way to make some new blogging friends and keep in touch. Here’s how this Meet & Tweet works… HOST Laura @ Our Reflection This week’s co-hosts are: Courtney from Baxtron Life Jess from Jess Is More L from All Glorious Within Kendall from Songbirds and Buttons Helen from Eat.Enjoy.Live. Christine from The DIY Dreamer Jennifer from Mommy Huh The Rules 1. Mandatory you follow your hosts {They are the first 8 in the linky.} 2. Follow at least 5 new people via Twitter {Or more! Introduce yourself… [...]

From Dream To Reality – Linky Party #17

Posted on Tuesday, May 22, 2012 by Christine @ theDIYdreamer.com 22 Comments |

{From Dream to Reality Top 5}from linky party #16 GOODWILL Mudroom Bench Makeover By: Art Is Beauty Lemon-Blueberry Drizzle Bread By: Michelle’s Tasty Creations How-To Make Striped Curtains from Shower Curtains By: Hyphen Interiors Fabric Scrap Wreath By: Pretty Providence Vintage Upcycle By: Anna Nimmity Make sure to Grab the Featured Button and wear it proudly…you deserve it :) From Dream To Reality is sponsored by: BRAG ABOUT ITHand Stamped and Custom JewelryWhere ONE OF A KIND Jewelry is CREATED FOR YOU! Lets start this week’s From Dream To Reality! Rules: – You must have the ”From Dream To Reality” [...]

Lemon Shrimp and Asparagus!!!

Posted on Monday, May 21, 2012 by Christine @ theDIYdreamer.com 32 Comments |

I absolutely LOVE Shrimp, Asparagus and lemons…. and all of them together make a FABULOUS recipe! Angel Hair with Lemon Shrimp and Asparagus Ingredients: 1/2 box (16 ounces) – Capelli d’Angelo pasta 1 pound – Asparagus spears, trimmed and cut into 1 inch pieces 1 tbsp – Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1 pound – Medium Shrimp, peeled and deveined 1/2 cup – Red Pepper, chopped 1 cup – 35% Thick Cooking Cream 1/2 tsp – Salt 2 tbsp – Lemon Juice, freshly squeezed 2 tsp – Lemon Zest 1/4 cup – Parmagioano Cheese, freshly grated Steps: 1- Bring a small [...]

Guest Post – Potty Parties by Whimsical Whimsies

Posted on Friday, May 18, 2012 by Christine @ theDIYdreamer.com 3 Comments |

Christy From Whimsical Whimsies is here today to share with you a really neat concept that she calls ”Potty Parties”. Enjoy!! ****** Potty Parties In our family, we begin our children on the potty at birth. “What??” is the reaction I usually get to that information, unless the person has already heard of this concept (also called “elimination communication” and “infant potty training”). Did you know that we are among the few countries in the world that do the whole disposable diaper/potty training at two and three year old thing? Well, whatever you’re accustomed to elimination-wise, there is nothing more [...]

Guest Posting at Little Becky Homecky

Posted on Thursday, May 17, 2012 by Christine @ theDIYdreamer.com Leave a comment |

Hey!! If you are looking for me… I’m Guest Posting at Little Becky Homecky!! Come on over! Have a great day!! The D.I.Y. Dreamer

From Dream To Reality – Linky Party #16

Posted on Tuesday, May 15, 2012 by Christine @ theDIYdreamer.com 20 Comments |

{From Dream to Reality Top 5}from linky party #15 Potholders By: Av SusanneTulle Pom Shirt By: Vixen Made Midnight Embroidery By: AboutBlogging Time! Antique Windows Re-purposed to Headboards By: Decorate With a Little Bit Easy Cupcake Wrappers and Other Ways with Doilys By: Desire Empire Make sure to Grab the Featured Button and wear it proudly…you deserve it :) From Dream To Reality is sponsored by: BRAG ABOUT ITHand Stamped and Custom Jewelrywhere ONE OF A KIND Jewelry is CREATED FOR YOU! Lets start this week’s From Dream To Reality! Rules: – You must have the ”From Dream To [...]

Button Magnets!!!

Posted on Tuesday, May 15, 2012 by Christine @ theDIYdreamer.com 63 Comments |

Button Magnets created with limited supplies (buttons, thread, hot glue and magnets). Super cute magnets and fun to create with your family. I made button magnets with my daughters last week. It was a fun and quick project. And when I say quick, I really mean VERY QUICK. It’s one of those projects that you have to stop yourself at one point, otherwise you’ll end up with a million of these little button magnets. But hey, you can’t have too many magnets, right? What do you think of them? Pretty cute, right? Button Magnets Supplies: – Buttons – Embroidery Thread [...]

Guest Posting at Little Becky Homecky

Posted on Monday, May 14, 2012 by Christine @ theDIYdreamer.com Leave a comment |

Hi Little Becky Homecky readers!!! I’m Christine and I blog over at The D.I.Y. Dreamer. You have no idea how HAPPY I am to be guest posting here! Katie and I got to know each other after I posted ”I hate reading good books!!”. We started emailing each other back and forth about books and noticed we have a bunch of stuff in common. The D.I.Y. Dreamer is a place where you’ll find a bunch of crafts, do it yourself projects, FUN and also ”From Dream To Reality”. ”From Dream To Reality” is a link up party that I host [...]

Feature Post & Giveaway – Fawn & Flora

Posted on Monday, May 14, 2012 by Christine @ theDIYdreamer.com 44 Comments |

Great ideas happen when you least expect them. Such was the case when Heather, a creator of lovely feminine accessories & full time blogger and Dana, a plush-making designer/artist were introduced through the idea machine known as the internet. The girls shared the same love for crafty projects and pretty things, and had the business sense to boot! One day, while working in their separate studios in separate countries, they had a sudden urge to join forces to see if they could take the handmade shop world by storm. Their idea was simple. A pretty shop that carried supplies and [...]

Feature Post & Giveaway – The Foley Fam

Posted on Sunday, May 13, 2012 by Christine @ theDIYdreamer.com 18 Comments |

Guess who’s on The D.I.Y. Dreamer today…. Kristine from The Foley Fam – {unedited} YAY!!!! I LOVE Kristine and you will too! ****** Hello there The DIY Dreamer Fans! I’m Kristine and I blog over at The Foley Fam – {unedited}. So happy to be here today! Thanks to Christine for having me! Over at my place I share {us}. The Good, the Bad, & the Nitty Gritty parts of our story. You’ll also find some crafting, baking, my fashion style, and all the bits and pieces that make me {me}. I can be a wee bit sarcastic, but try [...]