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Nicole Estes

  • Hand Painted Table Runner

    Paint, Stitch

    Hand Painted Table Runner   This is a hand painted table runner that I recently made for my dear friend, Tobi. She found the runner in a magazine article (see below…

  • Cafe Press Give-Away… Update

    Uncategorized

    I was compensated with free merchandise by Cafe Press for my review on this post.  The opinions expressed are my honest opinions and were not swayed by free merchandise.  I have…

  • Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies

    Cook

      This is no ordinary cookie… INGREDIENTS: 1 cup butter, softened 1 cup packed light brown sugar 1/2 cup raw sugar 2 eggs 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1 1/4 cups all-purpose…

  • Mango Salsa

    Cook

      Mango Salsa     You must try this salsa!  Tobi (one of my very best friends) gave me this recipe & it’s AMAZING! Mango Salsa 1 can black beans, drained…

  • West End Salvage

    Design

    West End Salvage Have you seen the show? Have you visited the shop? It’s in Des Moines, IA Their show’s on HGTV and DIY and if you haven’t seen it, you…

  • French Chair

    DIY, Paint

    A French Chair named Fantine  I found this chair at an estate sale recently. I knew it had great potential. The BEFORE photo makes this chair look much better than it…

  • Vinyl Monogram Cups

    DIY

      I got these awesome cups at Home Goods. They are made by Cynthia Rowley and the entire set of 4 cost only $7. As adorable as these cups are… the…

  • DIY Beach Pillows

    Stitch

    I made these pillows in one hour last night! It’s a super-easy sewing project.         Here are my notes and simple instructions… FORMULA: (Height of pillow) + (1/2 inch)…

  • Painted Sleigh Bed

    Paint

      This one didn’t get a name… why? Because I will not ever paint another sleigh bed 😉  It’s just a huge, monotonous job.  I love, love, love the way she…