Christmas Card Inspiration from Minted & a Giveaway
I’m a big ideas person- you might already know that. What you might not know, is that because I focus a lot on big ideas, I’m sometimes terrible with followthrough. I’m pretty much the official...
View ArticleHoliday Gift Guide: For the Casual Fashionista
There’s no mistaking the fact that East Coast Creative is a DIY blog, and not a fashion blog, but… I’ve had to branch myself into fashion a lot more because of the on-air TV side of my business. I...
View Article2014 Favorite Things Party & Golden Tote
This weekend was our Annual Favorite Things Party at Jess’ house. It got me thinking about a lot of my favorite things from 2014… I have a lot of new favs! Air plants are definitely one of them. I...
View ArticleHoliday Gift Guide: For the Sporty Fashionista & Gift Wrap Open House!
My shopping is almost done… I’m not sure what qualifies as “almost”… but, I have some done, so I think that counts! I do have a good bit left to do. I don’t mind shopping though, I actually love going...
View Article2014: The Worst Year Ever
photo via I’ve been enjoying seeing everyone’s posts recapping 2014 – projects, accomplishments, new business endeavors etc… I got to thinking what I’d write about for my 2014 year in review post and...
View Article24 Hour Makeover: Modern Farmhouse Bedroom
Sometimes I get ideas in my head… big ideas… and thankfully, I have an incredible husband that jumps on board pretty quickly (most of the time!) On Christmas eve as we were falling asleep, I asked if...
View ArticleMy Ellen Story…
At the beginning of this week, I shared in a post about how I wasn’t the least bit sad to see 2014 go, in fact it was more like I was happy to slam the door in its face! Already I’m loving 2015! I...
View ArticleOn the Front Porch… Q & A
Well this is fun… I was asked to do a little Q &A session with Porch. Not familiar with them? Porch is a network where you can find local, reputable professionals for home projects. Not every...
View ArticleMangin Family Vacation- Long Island, Bahamas
We’re headed away on vacation tomorrow and I couldn’t be any more excited! We’re headed to a small island in the Bahamas called Long Island. We promised our kids about two years ago, that once they...
View ArticleBest Family Vacation: Long Island Bahamas & Why We Didn’t Go To An...
The Best Family Vacation: Why We Chose The Bahamas Earlier this year, we took the best family vacation of all time! We had been saving up for an extra special trip and choosing where to go was a...
View ArticleDIY Mini Golf: Summer Sanity Kids Activites
If you follow me on Instagram @EastCoastCreative (<<<if you don’t- umm let’s get on that okay?!?) you might have seen that my kids have been out of school for 5 days and already I’ve head “I’m...
View ArticleSave Your Summer Sanity: Kids Summer Activities List
Hey Guys! As promised, I put together all my Kids’ Summer Activities into one list for you! If you follow me on Instagram, then you probably saw that my kiddos were pulling the classic “I’m Bored”...
View ArticleDIY Woodland Themed Nursery Makeover
As a blogger and TV host, I love helping homeowner transform a space and usually that involves me getting my hands dirty right alongside them. Lately, I’ve been doing more “design coaching”- helping...
View ArticleOur DIY Lemonade Stand
About a month ago I was approached by AC Moore asking if I would be willing to help them by hosting a lemonade stand for Alex’s Lemonade Stand which raises money to fight pediatric cancer. I love a...
View ArticleDIY Pet Feeding Station
If you follow me on Instagram, then you know that we have two Bernese Mountain Dogs, Pennlyn and Brynn. My daughter even has an IG account dedicated to our dogs (you should check it out-the cuteness...
View ArticleNeed A Room Makeover?? Apply Today- I’ll do it!!
UPDATE: The application submission window has closed. The chosen applicant will be contacted by 9/7/15. Thanks to ALL of you that submitted! You guys… Guess What?!?… … Sorry, I was giving a dramatic...
View ArticleDIY Homework Caddy
My kids headed back to school yesterday and it means that for the FIRST.TIME.EVER, all 4 kids are in full-day school! I think I’ve already been more productive in one day than a full week of half-day...
View ArticleFall Room Makeover Announcement
Last week, I announced that I’m teaming up with Lowe’s to offer a room makeover to one East Coast Creative fan. I got SO MANY applications from all of you- I read each and every one, and sincerely, I’m...
View ArticleHoliday Gift Guide: For the Sporty Fashionista & Gift Wrap Open House!
My shopping is almost done… I’m not sure what qualifies as “almost”… but, I have some done, so I think that counts! I do have a good bit left to do. I don’t mind shopping though, I actually love going...
View Article2014: The Worst Year Ever
photo via I’ve been enjoying seeing everyone’s posts recapping 2014 – projects, accomplishments, new business endeavors etc… I got to thinking what I’d write about for my 2014 year in review post and...
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