In my homeland of the southern United States, carports are everywhere. They easily outnumber garages, and are a staple of every southern home. However, they got their start further north in Illinois in 1909. Here architect Walter Buckly Griffin used them in his design for the Sloan House in Elmhurst, Illinois. They quickly spread throughout the Midwest. They were originally called autospaces, however Frank Lloyd Wright coined the term carport in 1939 when he used it in the design of one of his houses, and the name stuck.

Today carports are used in a variety of ways. Traditionally they’re attached to permanent structures such as homes and are built with wood to match the structure. They usually come with built in storage, and are used mainly for the purpose of keeping cars out of the elements. However carports are now much more flexible. They come in a variety of materials including wood, metal, and PVC. They have multiple types of roofs: shingles, steel, aluminum, tarps, etc. Best of all, they’re not permanent anymore. Now they come in a wide variety of portable options. They have carports that are so easy to setup and take down that they only need one person to assemble them. Also because of their portability they can be setup anywhere they’re needed, not just right next to the house. They don’t even have to be anywhere near a house! Which means you can offer your vehicle the same protection on a camping trip as it would get parked safely at home.

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Carports have definitely come a long way. So go out and get one today that fits your needs and lifestyle.

I LOVE this bedroom!  Michelle at 3 Men and a Lady is completely inspiring.  Please, go check out her blog.  I have one word, AMAZING!   Make sure you check out her tutorial for that great sunburst mirror, and feast your eyes on the fabulous yellow dresser.

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My baby girl turned two this week.  We are having a small family party for her tomorrow.  This is my inspiration board.  So far, I’ve got absolutely nothing on this list prepared.  I guess I’ll just have to wait and see what comes of her big birthday bash!  Stay tuned:).

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I have a new very favorite site.  It’s called Ruffles and Stuff.  Seriously, I LOVE the site!  A girl named Disney (love the name too!) is the epitome of DIY chic.  I love this adorable little dandelion light.  She made it for free with stuff around the house, but even if you don’t have the supplies, I can’t imagine that it would cost more than five dollars.  For a full tutorial click here.  Be sure to check out the rest of her stuff too, trust me, A-MAZING!

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Have you already tried your hand at Polyvore?  I love it!  You get to try your hand at design and create your own inspiration boards.  It’s perfect for me because many times I have big ideas and a little budget so this program kind of eases my pain.  Here is my first creation:

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Fabric Pom Poms

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I am in LOVE with these!  I fully intend to make some for my little girl’s bedroom right after the Christmas Rush!  Check out the tutorial here.

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Look at this little lovely!  The mirrored tree was purchased at the dollar store then antiqued making it look absolutely FABULOUS!  Check it out at Let it Shine.

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How adorable are these pillows?  I would love some for my daughter’s bed (which is now a big girl bed because of her recently learned crib dismount).  If you want to buy them straight from the Pottery Barn catalog, be prepared to drop $39.00 a pillow.  On the other hand, if you make the choice to get out your scissors and sewing machine, you only going to have to put up $5.00.  I say it’s worth it!

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Click Here for the full tutorial!

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I just wanted to wish everybody a Happy Thanksgiving!

I hope that your day is filled with wonderful aromas, great tasting food, and fabulous center pieces made by your own hands.  I hope that you are surrounded by those that you love.  I hope that you are able to keep your favorite traditions and that you will make some unforgettable memories.

I hope that you are enveloped in warmth, comfort, and love.

Simply put, I hope you have a Happy Thanksgiving!

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TryThis8Isn’t this lovely?  I just love the simplistic beauty of them!  Check them out at Natural Home.

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