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Home Progress: Dining Room Update

Take a look inside my dining room as I share my home progress with you guys!

Hi! Do you still remember me? I’m the girl who used to craft and talk about home stuff and then had a baby and disappeared off the face of this earth! It’s okay, don’t feel bad for me, it just feels like I’ve been on a really long vacation, except this vacation meant zero R&R   But here I am, after a hard fought first year of motherhood, with all its highest highs and lowest lows (post partum…

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Mix and Match Dining Chairs - how to work the trend

Mix and Match Dining Chairs – how to work the trend

If you’ve been following me on Snapchat you probably know I’m in the middle of putting together my dining room. It was the only space we hadn’t given any love after moving, and while there are other areas in the house that I need to work on, I feel the dining room would make the most impact. So if y’all would like to get in on some behind the scenes action and see what I’m up to when I’m not…

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Gender Neutral Baby Shower and some catching up

Y'all, we've got some catching up to do. Here's a look at my gender neutral baby shower brunch with resources!

Dear All,

I’ve been away from the blogosphere for what seems like an eternity. Lots has happened between now and my last post. Let’s see:

 I was very very pregnant with our first baby :)

 Hassaan and I moved into our first house in December – if you’re planning on a big move in your last trimester, learn from me and DON’T do that to yourself! No matter how much help you have, just the mental…

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Holiday Travel and my top 3 Hospitality Items

Holiday Travel and my top 3 Hospitality Items

Hello Hello –

It’s finally cold in H-town, you guys!!!! Cold for us Southerners is when it hits the 50’s (if not the 60’s!) So I bragged about our weather on my family group chat and my brother in Chicago just ended the conversation right there with a picture of his snow covered backyard. Poor old Houston :( In our defense, we did get some hail last year which resulted in all schools being shut…

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DIY Mint and Silver Tassel Garland

Add some sparkle to your next party with this DIY Mint and Silver Tassel Garland!

Holiday season’s coming up, holiday seasons coming up, wooooo!

Okay so I know I completely skipped fall and went straight to the holiday season but it’s fine. My blog, my rules *evil snicker*

But first, confession time: I have kiindof a vested interest in today’s post. I’m helping plan a party of sorts (we’ll talk more about that some other time ;)) and I wanted to make some fun decor for it.…

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DIY Studded Mini Planters

Learn how to glam up terracotta planters with paint and gold studs!

Happy Thursday guys! Hope everyone is doing well and not stressing out like me over here. So… husband and I are house hunting and lord o mighty it’s frustrating. Fun for the first couple of weeks until you don’t find anything you like and when you finally do, you’re stuck in a multiple offer situation! Anyway, let’s see what happens, I’m a strong believer in “God’s plan” so whatever the outcome…

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10-minute DIY Marble Art

A super simple, fun, 10-minute DIY Marble Art project, a perfect craft to spruce up your home!

Hello Hello!

Before you ask me where I’ve been for the past few months, let me just say, God I’ve missed my blog! I had the busiest past few months with my husband’s family in town and several short road trips and we still have a few mini vacations to follow! Pennies for a Fortune waited most patiently while my husband and I showed his family around Houston, New Orleans, and Chicago. I have to…

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LA Vacation Ideas and Pictures from the trip!

LA Vacation Ideas and Pictures from our trip! Planning a trip to LA/Southern California? Here's a list of top things to do, the best beaches to visit with pictures and reviews.

Hello Hello – I’m back after a short hiatus, guys! Those of you who follow me on Instagram (click here to follow if you don’t already :)) know that Hassaan and I took a short vacation to LA over Memorial Day weekend, and it was amaaazing! The last time I was in California I was a teensie weensie little baby so that doesn’t really count and this time I think I appreciated everything a whole lot…

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Decor Secrets: Mixing Textures and Patterns

Decor Secrets: Mixing Textures and Patterns. Learn how to style a space with insider tricks!

Hey Guys! I know I know, it’s been aaages, I’ve been slacking and I know it :( I have some exciting stuff coming your way soon; hint: sun and surf! Until then, we’re looking at some fab decor and examples of how to bring in texture and pattern to a space.

A well-designed space, in my opinion, should always have a variety of textures and  some pattern thrown in to give it character. Imagine a room…

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Moroccan Inspired Lentil & Beef Soup

Moroccan Inspired Lentil & Beef Soup

If you grew up in a Pakistani household like myself, you probably know that one of the quintessential lunch fares would be a steaming bowl of daal chawal or lentils and rice. On the side, my mother would prepare a roughly chopped up salad consisting of cucumbers, tomatoes, onions, and fresh mint from the backyard. A generous squeeze of lemon, some salt and pepper, and it would make a lovely…

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Last-minute Grocery Store Cake Hack

Last-minute Grocery Store Cake Hack - a great gift idea or a show-stopping dessert for your next party!

If you’re like me you don’t always plan ahead for gifts and are stuck with, dare I say it, re-gifting… *gasp*.. Admit it guys, we’ve all done it. Everyone’s had to pull out something from the closet (unused, of course!) for a last-minute gift, at one point or another. Well, today I’m teaching you a little trick and you’re never gonna have last minute present trouble! Mother’s Day is right around…

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7 small space sofas under $700 - & lessons from my first apartment

7 small space sofas under $700 - & lessons from my first apartment Repeat after me: I am NEVER skimping on good design!

When I moved into my first apartment, I couldn’t wait to fill it up with things I loved. However, it’s never that simple. There are soo many things to consider before you settle on a piece of furniture, artwork, or any other key element in setting up your place. You’re gonna consider the space, the layout, your budget, logistics and, of course, the design. For me, the deal breakers were budget…

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20 min DIY Mod Podge Bowls

These 20 min DIY Mod Podge Bowls will make a gorgeous homemade present for a loved one!

I’ve got another super simple, fun DIY project for you guys today – you’re gonna be thanking me when you want to give a quick home made present for Mother’s Day, a birthday – or go right ahead and make some for yourself! We’re taking plain old boring white bowls and jazzing them up with.. *drumroll please*… tissue paper!

Yes, you heard me, tissue paper. The kind you fill gift bags with.

Get a…

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Five Minute Copper Pipe Sculpture

Want to make a fun accent piece for your home with just ONE item and in FIVE minutes? Come on over!

  Got five minutes? Yes? Cool. You’re making this nifty copper pipe sculpture with me!

Holding you hostage until you grab a soft copper pipe from Lowe’s and sit down with me to make this cutie. Loljk.

But seriously, this was a little too fast even for my lazy crafter self. It all started on a lazy Sunday afternoon when I was staring atputting away some leftover copper pipe from the yarn wall…

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Pretty in Pink Polka Dot Spring Wreath Tutorial

Pretty in Pink Polka Dot Spring Wreath Tutorial

Ready for Spring and *hopefully* some warmer weather? This simple polka dot spring wreath will make your front door all spruced up and pretty in time for the new season!

Guys – it’s time for a confession – I have never made a wreath before. Always wanted to, but never have. I thought they were super complicated and you’d need tons of tools  and I don’t know why, it was always this really…

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Simply Elegant DIY Marble Tray -

This quick and easy, DIY marble tray can be used as a vanity tray, fancy cheese board, serving platter, office desk organizer and so much more!