A Little Pinterest Food Inspiration...

 Hey guys! This week I wanted to share with you all of the recipes I have been trying from Pinterest over the last few months! I am always trying new dinner recipes and I wish there was a little "rate this recipe" spot on Pinterest so you could know right away if it was worth making or not! So this is the closest thing I can think to do...I am posting the photo and recipe link here along with my review of the recipe! I hope you love these as much as my family did!

 

 

Killer Artichoke Bread

This is a great side bread recipe!! I love any recipe with artichokes!!

 

Baked Ziti with Summer Veggies

This was so yummy! Such a fantastic way to get your family to eat vegetables! We all have a hard time eating our veggies around here and we all LOVED this recipe! And the left overs were great the next day for lunch!

 

John Legends Mac and Cheese

Let's just say not only can John Legend sing, but he can make some awesome Mac and Cheese! I have tried so many 'adult' mac and cheese recipes and most all have been good, but this one was superb! I would make this one again for sure!

 

M&M PB Bars

I have a huge sweet tooth, so I am always baking something and these had only 5 ingredients! They were so yummy!!

 

Copycat Olive Garden Pasta e Fagioli

Ok I will say this was really good, and even my husband liked it and he is not a huge fan of soups, but I didn't think it was identical to Olive Garden. It was still a good recipe though!

 

Crock Pot Chicken

This Pin did not link back to the recipe, but had it listed below the photo so here it is...crock pot recipe. Chicken in the bottom. Pour one cup of broth over top. Mix soup and stuffing with 1/2 cup of water and pour on top of chicken. Cook on low for 6 hrs.

This was soooo GOOD! It reminded me of Thanksgiving. Such a good comfort food meal! And so easy! If you people are not cooking with your crockpot at least once a week, you are missing out on the best food you've ever had and the easiest meals ever!!!

 

Lettuce Wraps

Another awesome recipe, but they claim to be just like PF Changs and to me, they are not...but still very yummy!

 

Mexican Chicken

Great way to do chicken and then add it to a tortilla!

 

Copy cat Taco Bell Mexican Pizza

This recipe again claims to be like the original, I didn't think it was, but we all agreed it was WAY better!! Such a good and easy recipe!

 

The Best White Chicken Enchilada Recipe

This really was the best white chicken enchilada recipes I've tried! My hubby went nuts over these!

 

Sausage Pinwheels

I don't know about you, but I love breakfast style food for dinner and this was a winner!!

 

Chili Colorado Burritos

These were amazing! I definitely should have doubled the recipe because they went so fast!!

 

Reese's Peanut Butter Cup Cookie Pie

Do I really even need to tell you if this was good? I mean just look at the photo...drool...

 

Parmesan Meatloaf

This is an Italian version of meatloaf and it was such a good change from your basic meatloaf! We loved it!

 

Chicken Broccoli Supreme

This was soooooo good that I made I've made it twice already!!

 

Bourbon Street Chicken

I am not a big meat eater, but this meat dish was incredible!

 

This isn't an actual recipe, but it is probably the BEST cooking tip I have gotten in years! Whenever you want perfectly shredded chicken, just toss it in your mixer with the paddle blade, put it on low for a minute, and voila! Whether you cook the chicken in the crockpot with sauces and seasonings, or just boil it, you can always use this method! No more shredding chicken by hand!!

 

 

Ok so I know there are a lot of recipes here, but these are all seriously worth making! I just wanted to give props to all the  bloggers and chefs out there who were gracious enough to share the recipes on Pinterest! Oh, and if you're not on Pinterest yet, GET WITH IT! Not only is it full of great recipes, but it has interior design inspiration, tips for kids, fashion, you name it! I hope you enjoy these recipes and I would love to hear your feedback!! 

 

Coral and Blue Living Room

I have been working on a design project for a client of mine for a few months now and we finally finished over the weekend!  It turned out beautifully and I am so excited to share the photos with you!

 

This is the before and after. I think a lot of home owners make the mistake of pushing all furniture up against the walls. You can easily float the furniture in the middle of the room and it instantly gives it a more cozy feel.

 

The home owners told me they wanted a light and fresh feel to the space. They wanted blue and coral, and for the space to have a slight beachy feel.  By arranging the furniture this way, I have created a walkway to the back door. I never like the idea of the backdoor being a part of the living room. Now it has it's own area.

 

I used a mix of shades of blue in the curtains and the pillows. Then added in pops of coral.

I bought this chair on craigslist and had it reupholstered with a light blue coral patterned fabric. It turned out beautiful!

 

 

 

The blue curtains were pre-made store bought panels.

 

I then added a tan fabric to the bottom as well as a trim detail along the seam. Now they have custom made, one of a kind curtains for less!

 

I added these World Market bookcases behind the couch to help fill the negative space.

 

I filled them with personal items from the homeowner such as books, photos, and items from their travels. On the bottom, I placed baskets for their son's toys!

 

 

 

I used an ottoman instead of a coffee table because they have a young son. It also opens up for storage! The end tables I chose were small and very open to make sure to not close off the space too much.

 

On the fireplace mantle, I had a custom printable made with their wedding date and location. I also printed a beach photo from one of their trips. This way the room has a special personal touch.

 

 

 

On the hearth, I placed a basket that can hold extra blankets and pillows. And how cute is that starfish!? It weighed about 15lbs!

 

 

 

 

 

 

We even changed out the ceiling fan for this modern looking drum pendant. The TV console on the right is awaiting the new tv :)

 

I hope this room inspires you to try your furniture in a new arrangement and play with color in a fun way!

 

 

 

 

New Etsy Items!

Hey guys! Today I am sharing with you some of Style with Wisdom's new Etsy items!

These nursery pillows are completely customizable! We can do pretty much any font, color scheme, and style you'd like! Only $20!

This is an example of the nursery pillow done with a larger single letter! Great for shower gifts!

New baby bouncer cover before and after! This one was done in this beautiful Joel Dewberry fabric! So CUTE! We can cover any old baby bouncer you have in any fabric you'd like!

 

Here is our new baby shower invitation printable. Available in 5x7. You send us the info and we send you the digital file to print where ever you'd like! Only $12!

We have had so many orders for our Sunshine and Lemonade invitation printable. We have even begun customizing them to whatever color palette your party may be! Here are two examples of the new color ways! (Yellow and Red)

(Yellow, Pink, and Teal)

Thank you to everyone for your support! Style with Wisdom is growing everyday! You have no idea what it means to have a little income help on the side when you are a family of 3 living on a one income teacher salary! Style with Wisdom blog hit over 12,000 views this month and I am so grateful!

Striped Curtains

Hey guys! I have to apologize to my regular followers for not posting very much lately! I have been so busy with new clients and chasing after my 14 month old, that unfortunately the blog has taken a back seat! So this morning I have scheduled time in to write this new post on custom made striped curtains!

Aren't they so cute!? A client and good friend of mine, and I had been obsessed with all these horizontal striped curtains we kept seeing on Pinterest. So, when she asked me to make her curtains for her living room, I knew I had to use stripes! I went to every fabric store in the Dallas area and had NO LUCK! So, I decided to make my own stripes.

I bought white premade panels from Ikea (only $20/pair) and some khaki canvas cloth fabric. I cut out the stripes to the width I wanted and stitched them down to the white curtains. But, I am not gonna lie, they were NOT easy! There is a lot of math involved and A LOT of stitching! But, they turned out beautiful!

My client absolutely loves them and I love them so much that I am contemplating making some for my own living room... :)

Basic Barstool Turned Fabulous Vanity Stool!

Hey guys! I know I have been absent from the blogging world for a few weeks now, but I was taking some much needed vacation time with my family! But, I am back and I have so many new projects and recipes to share with you!

Before we left on our vacation, we began working on decorating our master bathroom. It is almost complete and I wanted to give you a sneak peek by showing you this fun, easy stool makeover project!

I have a vanity area on my side of the bathroom and I really wanted a cute stool to sit on while I did my hair and makeup. I found this stool at Garden Ridge for only $39.99. I loved that the legs were already white, but definitely did not love the two-tone look of the wood seat. I also wanted the seat to have a cushion since yes, it does take me quite some time to put on my face lol.

Front view of the stool-before

Top view of the stool-before

First I cut a piece of foam batting to fit the top of my stool. Most all craft stores sell this stuff for only a few dollars. You can choose how lofty you want it to be.

I used this Gorilla Glue (from Lowes) to glue the foam down to the wood seat. My husband and I swear by this stuff and use it in almost every project we do around the house involving wood!

I then cut some old scrap fabric, left over from the master bedroom curtains, to fit the stool. I used a staple gun to wrap it tightly around the seat.

I folded my corners to make sure there was a tight, smooth crease.

And here is the finished product!

Here is a sneak peek of the bathroom...my new cute stool sitting under the vanity area! I love it so much and I love how it adds another element of texture to the space.

This project could be done in so many ways from a craigslist find to a bright color paint to a fun geometric fabric! Don't worry about screwing this one up...this is definitely a beginners project! And have FUN with it! Remember, just because the store sells an items one way, doesn't mean you can't change it to make it perfect for you!