This post and the series is brought to you by MSN for Microsoft. Over the last couple of months it has been fun sharing some of my fast ideas with you. We kicked off the series with four fast and fresh décor ideas for spring. ![fastideas[3]](http://lh5.ggpht.com/-y2y0n1r15tY/UawIdzpxIOI/AAAAAAAAQlw/2Ue-KeID8YU/fastideas33.jpg?imgmax=800 "fastideas[3]")
One of my favorites is just using beautiful fruit around the house. It doesn’t get any easier or faster! If you missed any of the other spring décor ideas you can go here to check them out. ![fruit[4]](http://lh4.ggpht.com/-OuXtOgRTBwo/UawIee9GBYI/AAAAAAAAQl4/8JQQYG50aMw/fruit43.jpg?imgmax=800 "fruit[4]")
Then it was on to sharing how we work smarter and not harder around here. Simple ideas for in and around your home this spring and summer. ![smarternotharder2[3]](http://lh6.ggpht.com/-VcXIlgwwQYQ/UawIe1n6FeI/AAAAAAAAQmA/LDwW_-scYnY/smarternotharder237.jpg?imgmax=800 "smarternotharder2[3]")
The reader favorite from that post was definitely the outdoor tub. You can click on the photo below to read more details about working smarter not harder. ![toytub[4]](http://lh3.ggpht.com/-EOMwKO2USDg/UawIfNAy2_I/AAAAAAAAQmI/VP_LlU7OZ2s/toytub43.jpg?imgmax=800 "toytub[4]")
Lastly, I showed you an easy way to turn an old frame into a lovely tray for your home. You can use just about any frame and the look is easy to transform. Details on how to do it are here. ![chictray[4]](http://lh4.ggpht.com/-VG6_DZ0RkZM/UawIf3g8OJI/AAAAAAAAQmQ/cPp3taHj7Q0/chictray47.jpg?imgmax=800 "chictray[4]")
……………. a busy morning here … I have so enjoyed working with MSN to show you these quick and easy ideas. We thought it would be fun to let you take a peek inside our home on a busy morning. So if you are nosy like I am and want to see a little bit of our hectic day, click on the video below! You’ll see how MSN works for me. . . . as well as some pretty cute kiddos {look, I’m a proud mom. I can’t not say that!}.
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Oh my gosh Courtney, your kiddos are SO cute! That video was so well put together- you sound and look just like you! You are a natural on camera!
Oh, thanks, Megan. You are so sweet. The kiddos make me laugh!!
I rent so there isn't a lot I can actually "do" to change my flat. But, I love these simple ideas! They are really going to brighten up my place! I just bought a cool antique white bowl and some clementine's yesterday! I am all about the toys bin for outdoors. Lifesaver!
MSN is part of my morning. I love to just click through the news and it gives me a little time for myself to get ready in the morning.
Mary, I am thrilled you can use some of these ideas in your home. Thanks for popping over and commenting. Enjoy your day.
Yay!!! What a treat Courtney! Great video…loved seeing ya'll in action! You need your own show :).
Thanks, Rene! You are very kind. Fun to have the kids be a part of a project!
Woot! Woot!!! Love! love! love!
So, so proud of you my dear!
You are the most supportive and kind friend evah! Love you.
Such a fun little video Courtney. Your kids are just precious and you look so natural on camera. Great to see everyone in action 🙂
Thank you, Becky! You are so sweet to say that.
Oh girl – amazing! You look like a natural on camera! And how sweet are your kiddos?!
Not sure about a natural . . but thank you my dear. The kids loved doing it.
Your kids are sweet Courtney! What a fun idea to put a video together.
Thanks so much, Alexa. I really appreciate it. Have a great day!
LOOK AT YOU!!!! Made for TV!!! I loved the video…you look amazing, and the kids could not have been any cuter!! Love that tablet, too…I think I need to check out the MSN tablet! 🙂
The camera loves you, Courtney. And how cute are your kids! I now use Bing, the Microsoft search engine, so I will have to check out the MSN site as well. Thanks.
Fun to see your house in action! You did great. I would've totally giggled like your daughter 🙂
That little clip is *darling* of all three of you! It's like meeting you for the first time (c; And seriously, the kiddos couldn't be cuter…the giggles are just precious!
How fun Courtney to see a little glimpse into your life! Your kids are adorable! You, my dear, are a complete natural on camera, as others have said. And, beautiful!
Oh my goodness you are so cut out for the camera! Such a beauty! This video was so fun to watch! You, your kids and your home are all just so lovely in every way! Those sweet little giggles, sigh! Talk about meltin' your heart!
xoxo,
Jen
Loved this! Everyone else here is so right, you are a total natural on camera. And Riley giggling was the best 🙂
I agree with everything already said AND you have incredible lovely composure. My goodness, girl–you have so many gifts. Little Sunshiney Riley is too cute with the giggles and Grady is a mini me of his daddy. I'm a total Mac person, but you made me rethink my choices toward MSN…love seeing you in "person" –you sound just like I would imagine you to be–calm, gracious and confident. I especially loved seeing your gallery wall on the stairs and the chalkboard wall. Those were the two posts that totally hooked me on your blog. There just aren't enough words to say how much I love this little video. xox
Such a sweet little video! Would you mind sharing where your lovely pink handbag is from? It's so cute for summer. 🙂
so so adorable! everyone's so comfortable in front of the camera!
that was so sweet!!!!
Oh my gosh y'all are the CUTEST! Riley gave me the giggles : ) Seriously, you are a natural on camera. I loved seeing a little glimpse into the Fernan fam!!! xo
I like using fruit for décor as well, we really enjoy using lemons. Lemon with water is also simple and perfect for summer. It is really a good idea to just use things which you already have like the tub. The outdoor tub also works for pet toys, as they can pile up in a hurry.
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Love seeing your place (and you and your kids) in real life (as opposed to pictures). beautiful home!