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  • Hello there! I am Paula Kathlyn and you have found me in one of my favorite places...my blog! I'm a Southern gal, a wife, and a Mama of two. If I could sum up my blog in just a few words they would be, "Making the every day a little more fun!"
    My blog is home ec online, but don't let the home ec part fool ya. We aren't talking about your grandma's Home Ec here!
    My goal is to make crafting, cooking, and homemaking fabulous, fun, and as easy as possible.
    Why? Because life is too short to be boring :)

05.15.13

headband, head tie, happy happy happy

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Here is what I have been working on lately…

Retro Headbands for the ladies:

Anddddd

Macho Man Head Wraps for the Duck Dynasty Lovers…these are so hilarious, they’re actually cute!

And everything is super cheap…$6!!!

AND I even make them for adults!

I was saying on Instagram how I’m not cool enough to wear this new headband style, but I like when other cool people do!

Of course, you could also wear it the regular way….but if you’re really cool, this is the new trend that you must try;)

They are all made from stretchy, comfy knit and FUN!

I’ll be adding about 5 more prints next week…so stay tuned:)

And have a happy happy happy Wednesday!!!

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IF you like FREE fabulous things,  head on over to my facebook page to enter to win one of our new Welcome Jar Door Hangers!

It would be perfection on your door this summer….so RUN, enter and tell all of your friends!!!

And if you can’t wait to WIN it, visit our website to order one today!

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05.08.13

Patriotic Peacock Shop REVEALED!

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A year ago, my sister and I had a “what if one day” conversation. The last 4 months, we have been putting that “what if” thought to action.

Today, we are sooooo excited to announce the launch of our new shop, Patriotic Peacock Shop!

Stocked full of personalized door art.

We hope you will take a look and as a thank you for stopping by, enjoy 10% off of any purchase made today by using the code: FIRSTDAY

 

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Ashley Fisher - May 8, 2013 - 5:39 pm

How very exciting! I am definitely stopping by to check out all of the adorableness!

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05.06.13

DIY: Moroccan Chalkboard Flower Pot

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I am such a cheap-o.  I LOVE all of the pretty pots that are everywhere, but I refuse to pay $20 for a POT!  So, I decided to make my own.
Supplies:
One can of spray paint (color of your choice!)
Terra-Cotta pots (I purchase my medium sized ones at Walmart for $1.98 a piece)
Plant
Chalkboard Paint (not pictured)
Lay out your pots, leaving a good amount of space in between.  It’s a good idea to spray paint outside because it can be messy and smelly!
Give it as many coats of paint as you would like…allowing the pots to dry in between coats.  I did 2 coats…I liked the worn look of not covering the pots completely.  The terra cotta soaks up paint and creates a neat, rustic finish.
Make your own stencil.  Fold in half to make sure that you have an even stencil.  I did a Moroccan stencil, but you can do any shape…circle, square, polka dots….
Hold your stencil (or if you’re not lazy like I am, tape it on!) and trace around it.
 Next, paint inside of your stencil with your chalkboard paint.  It took 2 coats for me to cover the pot good.
Let the chalk paint dry overnight before you use chalk on it, plant your herbs or flowers…
and voila!
A couple years ago, I planted a big pot of 3 different herbs.  I used them to make a bean salad when my mom came to visit.  Later, I realized that one of my “herbs” was really a weed that had started to grow in my pot!  If I would’ve used a pot like this, I wouldn’t have added a weed to my bean salad!
Although it makes for a pretty good story because we ate the salad before we figured out what I had done:)
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Ellisa - May 10, 2013 - 8:24 pm

I love this post. I think I read it on your old blog. I can’t wait to try this little DIY at my new house. Some colourful pots will look cute on my steps!

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