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This past weekend I celebrated my 23rd birthday at the beach with a few of my friends. It was so nice to have a mini vacation away from the hustle and bustle of the real world and just be able to hang out with no plans and no responsibilities... everyone deserves a weekend like that right? Well even though Saturday was the big 2-3, I'm taking today to celebrate here on the blog!

If you follow me on Instagram, you might have noticed a few photos from my weekend.  Even though the weather didn't cooperate, I had so much fun with these girls! Here's a look back at my weekend through Instagram.

And what would be a better way to celebrate here on the blog than to share a list of my favorite DIY projects via our favorite friend, Pinterest. Some of these I've accomplished or attempted but many are still on my never ending to-do list, but here are 23 of my favorite DIY projects!

1. {Gold Leaf Coffee Table} Nicolette Mason | Pinterest

2. {Scrapbook Paper Wall Art} PoshHome | Pinterest

3. {Anthro Inspired Coasters} Just a Girl and her Blog | Pinterest

4. {Metallic Magnet Letters} Inspired by Charm | Pinterest

5. {Indoor/Outdoor Planters} Brady Bunch Remodel | Pinterest

6. {Abstract Gold Wall Art} House Tweaking | Pinterest

7. {Vintage Kitchen Wall Art} Bean and Cord | Pinterest

8. {Dresser Hardware Update} Style Me Pretty | Pinterest

9. {Bohemian Inspired Trays} Young America | Pinterest

10. {Dresser/Nightstand Update} Flickr | Pinterest

11. {Wire Basket Candelier} Under the Sycamore | Pinterest

12. {Lighted Letter Decor} Grey Likes Nesting | Pinterest

13. {Bathroom Mason Jars} Eighteen25 | Pinterest

14. {Painted Mason Jars} HI[NY] Design | Pinterest

15. {DIY Sunburst Mirror} Love this Pic | Pinterest

16. {Rustic Mason Jar Sconce} Shelterness | Pinterest

17. {Anthro Inspired Letters} Creative Index | Pinterest

18. {Hand Painted Mug} Homedit | Pinterest

19. {Geometric String Art} Home Sweet Life | Pinterest

20. {Multiple Taper Candleholder} Inspired by Charm | Pinterest

21. {Shadowbox Dream Bank} Buy: Uncommon Goods | Pinterest

22. {Hanging Key Holder Box} DIY Not Found | Pinterest

23. {Arrow Jewelry Organizer} Lemonade Makin' Mama | Pinterest

Whew... That's quite the list! Have you tried any of these projects - how did they turn out? Which one is your favorite?

Mood board: Neutrals

Mood boards are a great way to gather thoughts, ideas, inspiration and more. I personally love creating mood boards and even though Pinterest seems to be one big mood board, I think it would be fun to share something I'm currently loving. It's pretty simple.

Neutrals.

You can never go wrong with a neutral color pallet.  And when in doubt - Start with a neutral base and build you're idea or color scheme on top of it!

Enjoy!

Sunglasses & Snowmen

Today I'm very excited to bring you this DIY holiday project that I whipped up in a few short hours with minimal supplies.  Last night I attended a holiday meet-up with the local charlotte bloggers and it was so much fun. But when I heard it was an ornament exchange I got all giddy with the thought of being able to get creative and crafty for it.

So, I rounded up a few extra pairs of sunglasses my roommate had laying around (she has boxes of these things!) And then I broke out my sorority happy box from college...

As you can see, this thing has EVERYTHING a DIY-er can dream of inside it.  [not to mention it weighs about 50 lbs.]

Don't get intimidated here, there are only a few supplies needed: 

cheap/ old sunglasses

white acrylic paint

ribbon of choice

black fabric paint [could also use a paint pen]

clear glitter fabric paint

quick hold super glue

mod podge

small buttons [optional]

Steps:

[Watch this carefully... this is so easy it will be over if you blink]

Paint the lenses white

Draw the face with black paint/paint pen & a smile made of 'coal' [like the song]

Glue on the buttons  OR draw them on if you don't have buttons!

Tie the ribbon around the nosepiece | glue in place

Glue the hanging ribbon in place and the top ear section [pictured]

Seal with mod podge | let it dry

Put the lenses back in after everything is dried completely! [I let mine dry overnight to be sure] I also added a small, sparkly bow to the top of my 'snowgirl' to make her more feminine

This ornament was a hit at the blogger ornament exchange! I was so nervous it was going to be lame, wondering if I should have just bought an ornament.  Well, I worried for no reason because everyone loved it and Jaime of Sunflowers and Stilettos is the proud owner of my handmade ornament :)

[So happy to meet all of these amazing ladies last night! Can't wait for the next meet-up!]

Would you make this for your tree this holiday?