Happy (Belated) New Year!

Wow! So this last couple months have been crazy for me, and I have been neglecting the blog (sorry!), but I have a LOT of new projects and ideas in the works at the moment. Unfortunately, I have so many things going on at once it is hard to get any of them finished! (I'm sure at least some of you can relate)

A little snapshot of what is going on in my life right now:

• Realizing that school is such a time suck! What happened to the days when I didn't have to study for hours on end to understand the material? BUT, I'm getting good grades, which is the important thing, right?
• I just started working from home, which is a welcome change from all of the pointless, dead-end jobs I've been working my ENTIRE adult life. I will give you guys some more information about that later, but for now let's just say I'm very excited!!
• I have sooo many friends that are expecting babies this year, so don't be surprised if I post a lot of baby-related projects in the coming months. (No, I'm not pregnant... yet)
• I may not have been blogging, but I'm still very active on Pinterest, so make sure you follow me there to get all the inspiration you can handle!
• Putting the wedding planning on hold for now. I'm still madly in love with my fiance but we decided to focus on other areas of our lives that need attention first (which is totally understandable). I'm just going with the flow and letting God show me when it is the right time to finally tie that knot. =]

NOW, here is where I need you, my followers, to give some input.
What kinds of projects/topics would you like to see me cover in the coming months?

This blog is built for you and around you, so any and all opinions are necessary! Post in the comments, or hit me up on Google+ (you can add me to your circles over in the sidebar).

Until next time,

My Top 5 Favorite Halloween Pins - 2013

Halloween is fast approaching! I can't lie- fall is my absolute FAVORITE season, and Halloween especially gives me a great reason to break out the craft supplies and deck out the house from top to bottom. We all know how much I love Pinterest, so as I've been searching for my latest fall inspiration, I thought I would share my top 5 Halloween-themed pins with you!

Let's start with my absolute favorite pumpkin-related DIY:

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Cover pumpkins with patterned nylons- gives a classy, unique look without carving! And they last longer when not carved- extra plus!



Now, my favorite DIY kid costume:

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Cotton candy! Just a simple t-shirt, poster board (to make the cone), pillow fill, spray paint, and elastic. Low cost, versatile (could be done in any color - for a boy or girl), and super easy! Need a last minute costume idea? Here ya go!

While we are on the subject of costumes, here's my favorite DIY adult costume:

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Voodoo doll - once again, very versatile, and creepy without being over-the-top. Looks simple enough, dowels, foam balls, an old shirt, a felt heart, and a wig. Would definitely get people talking at a Halloween party!

Out of ALL of the numerous wreath tutorials on Pinterest, this one definitely takes the cake for me:

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Love the skull, the tulle, the colors...everything! It's creepy and cute without being over-the-top. (Who says you have to do everything orange and black?) Not to mention, The36thAvenue happens to be one of my favorite blogs of all time. I think she was one of the first people I started following on Pinterest.

 

And last but not least:

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Cutest way to makeover your porch/outdoor space this fall: attach some of these DIY spooky eyes to your existing outdoor bench.

 

Now that I've gone over all of my boards with a fine-toothed comb to bring you this post, I'd better get going and start putting some of these ideas into motion. I hope you do the same!

 

Happy Halloween!!

 

Until next time,

Jess

My Beautiful Midwest Life


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