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Michelle James

Hi! My name is Michelle and I blog at Our Crafty Mom. I have two grown children, a son age 24 and a daughter age 19. I am a very proud Mom! I love creating all things DIY, home decorating, crafts, refinishing furniture, upcycling-you name it & I have probably tried it! Thank you for visiting!

If you are thinking about going to the Haven Conference, today I’m sharing the inside scoop with highlights from Charleston and tips for a conference newbie!  You may have seen highlights of my trip to Charleston last week on Facebook or Instagram. When I tell you it was a whirlwind, that is probably an understatement, …

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Welcome to Merry Monday! Today I am featuring 5 Really Cool Vintage Style Furniture Makeovers. I hope these projects will inspire you the next time you see a vintage piece of furniture at the thrift store or flea market.  This post contains affiliate links at no extra cost to you. Please see my full disclosure here. …

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What says Summer more than a relaxing afternoon outside with a mason jar filled with sweet iced tea? How about a Refreshing Spiked Peach Iced Tea? Check out this easy recipe! This post contains affiliate links at no extra cost to you. Please see my full disclosure here. Easy And Refreshing Spiked Peach Iced Tea Recipe …

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Make A Fun Cricut DIY Mermaid Pillow with an easy pre-cut iron on. This adorable Mermaid Pillow is such a fun idea for a kids room.  A big thank you to Angie from The Country Chic Cottage, Carolina from 30 Minute Crafts, Jen from 100 Directions and Jessica from Mad In Crafts for hosting this …

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Hello and welcome to Merry Monday. Like so many of you, I love farmhouse decor. I was so excited to see so many fabulous DIY Farmhouse Projects and Decorating Ideas at last week’s party that I rounded up 15 for you!  This post contains affiliate links at no extra cost to you. Please see my full disclosure …

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This pear and elderflower martini is a simple and refreshing cocktail made with just three ingredients! This post contains affiliate links at no extra cost to you. Please see my full disclosure here. We were at my Sister’s house on the Fourth of July enjoying the pool you see in the background. It was a …

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This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Irving Oil for IZEA. All opinions are 100% mine. There is nothing better than Summertime in New England! I’ve lived here my entire life and all you need for a fun family road trip is a quick stop at Irving Oil to fill up …

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The birds are chirping, the sun is out, Summer is finally here! You want your home to reflect the warmth and sunshine of the outdoors. Here are 5 easy ways to Refresh Your Living Room For Summer. This post is sponsored by Canvas On The Cheap and contains affiliate links at no extra cost to …

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