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Marshmallow in the middle chocolate cupcakes {a semi-recipe}

Why have a regular old chocolate cupcake, when you can have a scrumptious, marshmallow in the middle chocolate cupcake? Let's face it - if you're going to have to work off all those calories by Just Dancing for an hour, you should totally make sure that it was worth every single morsel - and these suckers are worth it! Rich, chocolatey cupcake goodness, filled with a creamy marshmallow center - y'all! I know, I know, you're probably going to say "but they'd be better if you make them from ... continue reading...

Filed Under: desserts, recipes

DIY Industrial Style Concrete Pillar Solar Light

Spring is finally in the air, so I'm ready to work on my outdoor decor, with projects like my DIY pillar solar lights. They're made using those simple stake solar lights that are super cheap. The problem with those metal tubes is that they can blow over in the wind, and if you have rocky ground (like we do) you may have problems getting them in the ground in the first place. And, since we never know which area of our huge yard that we'll want to hang out on any given day. So, I came up with a ... continue reading...

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Small Hallway Makeover Reveal

I think I've been talking about finishing this space for about 3 years, which is a long wait if you've been reading my blog that long. I know, I know, I know - sometimes I move like a moth in mud. I have no idea what took me so long, since it really didn't take that long when you look at the actual amount of time that we spent working on it. I think we could have pulled it off in a couple of days, but we mostly made it work with scraps and leftovers from other projects. After finishing out the ... continue reading...

Filed Under: room makeover

$5 Farmhouse Light: an easy DIY makeover

What do you do when you have a perfectly good light fixture but it's not your style? Give it a makeover! I'm crushin' on farmhouse inspired lighting these days, but still have to keep my budget in check (don't we all?) So what's a girl to do when she craves high end lighting but wants to do it for just a little moolah? She figures out how to get the look for less! After a quick trip to Lowe's to find a miraculous and new (to me) thingamajig, I figured how to how transform my cheap (and boring) ... continue reading...

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How to remove paint from furniture without chemicals

Removing paint was always a scary process to me: put on a chemical, wait for it to do the work, then take it off - seems simple enough. But the chemical itself worries me. I mean, paint, poly, all that stuff is toxic enough, but if you need some other solution to take it back off... that seems way more harsh to me. When I found myself needing to remove paint for a project gone awry, I was gifted a tool through HomeRight that was made to remove paint - and it was chemical free - so I decided try ... continue reading...

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Hey there, I’m Gina!

I believe in the magic of soft living, finding joy in every day moments, and building a magical life from the inside out. I’ve spent the last 15+ years sharing my story online – through creativity, healing, and a little rebellious sparkle.

I’m a writer, dreamer, and witchy woman who believes your everyday life should feel enchanting.

Most days you’ll find me with paint on my hands, dirt under my nails, and a journal full of big dreams. I’m so glad you’re here.

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