DIY | Bathroom Decor

I took to Pinterest, as per usual, for help with some deco ideas for my bathroom. It just seemed really dull. I have a cute shower curtain with coordinating towels and rugs, and a few little decorative items on my counter, but there was still something missing. The bare wall behind the toilet was quite annoying. It was just....well...bare. I thought about finding one of those shelves that go over the back of the toilet, but honestly I just couldn't find one. I found a few ideas on pinterest and kind of tweaked it to make it my own. 

I started at TJ Maxx. I found a couple wicker baskets that were light enough to hang on my wall, but still sturdy enough to hold things. 

The larger one was $9.99 and the smaller was $7.99. 

At Lowe's, I found a heavy duty picture hanging kit which included nails and hooks. The kit was about 5 bucks and I still have plenty left for future projects.

I decided how high I wanted the "shelves" and made a guide to try to get them as level as possible. I nailed two hooks into the wall (for each basket) and hooked the baskets to the wall, bottom facing the wall, by wicker. I tested the stability by pushing down on the baskets. I applied more pressure than I imagined was necessary, but I wanted to make sure they were sturdy. 

Here's the finished product!

xo, Liv

Life | Hope for Riley Scavenger Hunt 10.10.15

Another successful year for the Hope for Riley Scavenger Hunt!

If you haven't read my post from last year, Hope for Riley is a benefit scavenger hunt put on by the parents of Riley Traigle. All of the proceeds of the event are used to assist with the expenses for Riley's participation in a three year clinical study that may lead to treatments and a cure for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. 

During the hunt, each team collects objects and photos (according to a list provided) as well as complete challenges for the duration of the day. 

My team and I (The Duchenne Destroyers AKA The Double Ds) have participated every year since it started in 2012. 

This year, we came in 3rd place and received the spirit award for the 3rd year in a row. (no surprise there)

We did something a little different for our shirts this year. Normally, we take pictures from the previous year, make some type of layout for them, and get customized shirts with our design. 

This year, we had an even better idea! A way to make our shirts a little more special!

Being that one of our teammates (Suzanne) is Riley's teacher, she decided to ask him for a favor. She asked Riley to draw us a picture. (she also told him not to tell his mom and dad what the picture was for) He returned to school a few days later with the picture. Riley is quite the little artist. (Sue gave him an A of course)

We made a shirt for each of us as well as one for each member of Riley's family. They loved them! As did we.

What a fun time as usual! All for an amazing cause! Can't wait for next year!

xo

The Double D's

Life | NOLA 9.15

The girls and I had our annual "Nola Girls Trip" last weekend. We had a blast as usual! 

I drove in from Austin after work on Thursday, and we hit the road Friday morning. After a few pit-stops: a last minute stop at stage for a quick outfit purchase, an obvious stop at Frank's for a world famous bloody mary, and Mcdonald's for a snack--we made it to NOLA. 

We partied, we laughed, and we cried. We had so much fun as usual! I even met up with a couple of my cousins and their ladies! So much fun in so little time!

 Sunday evening I headed back to Austin. Always bittersweet. 

Can't wait until next year!

XO Liv