Oh happy Friday friends!! I hope you have a great one. If you are looking for an easy, fresh and simple idea for your mantle this year....here is one that doesn't take much time to pull off... This year I wanted to stick to tradition. I wanted to use as much fresh greens as I could. I also wanted to keep things very simple and light. I found … [Read more...]
Sometimes…I get something stuck in my mind. ok…all the time…I get something stuck in my head… Like red and white. I heart those colors together at Christmas. I screams tradition…well…more whispers…but you know what I mean. I loved dressing my white cabinets for Christmas….here is what I pulled together… Fa la la … [Read more...]
Graham cracker, pretzel…peanut butter…oh…and chocolate. Hello…am I right?? Sometimes all you need is just a little bitty bite of sweet after a meal. This recipe is perfect for that. You can keep them in the fridge…pull one out when you need something sweet. They come together quick and they would also be great to bring to a cookie … [Read more...]
Are you stuffed?? Boy...we had such a great family weekend...Thanksgiving...tree decorating...lots of family movie time. This time of year is simply the best. I hope you had a great weekend too. To get you inspired this week for some fun Christmas decorating....I have a couple of neat ideas...starting with this handmade holly wreath. Also...today … [Read more...]
I love using things that are already hanging around the ole craft room. These pompoms would be great to use on a gift, on a mantlescape…or maybe bunched up and hanging from a ceiling fixture. They are shabby and chic and practically free…and that is always a bonus! These would also be a great classroom project for kids…they come together … [Read more...]
I got an email from a reader…she is hosting her first Thanksgiving….she was asking me any “tricks” to staying calm in the kitchen. And so this post was born…. First off, I love cooking. It is a hobby for me…so I don’t find it stressful on a normal day. Second, it takes a few years of hosting…to feel really comfortable…so don’t … [Read more...]
“Don’t you think daisies are the friendliest flowers?” (name that movie ;) In case you want a last minute…throw-it-together…happy Thanksgiving table idea…. I'm here to help… 3 packs of grocery store daisies… A few small bud vases (you could use shot glasses…just sayin…) A basket full of pinecones and … [Read more...]
You know how I love a useful party favor… this one is yummy too! I researched and tested a few recipes…and tweaked a few here and there…and came up with this Bacon bite dip mix. It is best when made the day before you are going to serve it…to let the flavors come together. You still have time to throw this together for your Thanksgiving … [Read more...]
It goes without saying…my love for a bargain roll of Kraft paper from the hardware store is not untold. I have used it a mantle runner, a table “cloth”, a party favor and for it’s intent purpose…to cover my stairs. So I’m sure it will not surprise you when I tell you I have one more way to use it….a tree skirt. All … [Read more...]
Tis the season of friends and family coming into our homes….and it is always fun to send them home with something homemade. I rounded up a short list of fun, crafty, homemade favors that come together super quick. Are you throwing any parttaaas this year? What will your favor be? Cupcake Washcloth Decorated Pen Wine Cork key … [Read more...]
