“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...]
I briefly told you about teaming up with some very fun and talented bloggers (Thistlewood Farms and The Hunted Interior) for a week of Thanksgiving Inspirations. I am up first with a really fun, meaningful, easy Thanksgiving craft. This comes together quick and what I love most about it…everyone gets involved. All you need is some burlap, … [Read more...]
My hard drive is busted. Yes….busted as in not fixable...as in I have been computer-less for 2 days. Funny how lost I feel without it….a bit un-nerved actually. Luckily I didn’t lose any data or pictures….and all that good stuff thanks to my Carbonite. Best $60 we ever spent. I should have my computer back tomorrow and it will be good as … [Read more...]
Sometimes I spot something in a peddlers mall or thrift shop and I have not a clue what I may do with that particular object…but I know I can make use of it. That is exactly what happened when I saw these cedar pieces. There was a huge stack of them in a booth at a local peddlers mall. Someone must of just cut down a tree…it smelled marvelous! … [Read more...]
Oh...it's almost turkey time!!! My most favorite meal of the year! I love to set the scene in my dining room. I came up with something that is a bit out of the box for a decoration this year. I love it because there are SOOOO many possibilities...you will understand when you see what I used. And better yet....FREE....yeap...FREE!! Fist pump in the … [Read more...]
I think in another life I was a set designer. I love to create a scene (not in the drama sense....in the decorating sense...) Here is what I came up with for fall this year. A couple of thrift store vases get a new coat of Krylon looking glass paint. I had a bit of a hard time getting the paint to property dry...because of the shape of … [Read more...]
Some of you who follow on facebook recently saw my picture of the Easter carrot napkins.....thought I would share how I made them....I don't know what other time of year you might like to have your silverware be presented in a carrot---but Easter seems perfect ;)Twine, green napkins, orange gingham fabric ( about 9 x 9), silverwareunfold the … [Read more...]
This is a tale of 3 little bunnies...."huh...do you guys see that white can of spray paint over there??" "yeah, I'm pretty sure we are getting sprayed....", "I think I liked it better at the Big Lots store...""right...right....Happy bleeppppin Easter...."And pink bows.....and pretty pretty eggs...(found eggs at Hobby Lobby)"we aren't happy one … [Read more...]
I love a pretty table. It makes me remember going to my cousins house at the holidays and listening to everyone carry on and laugh and chat --good times. So, when I host Thanksgiving--I like to set a pretty table too. We can fit 10 people at our table which is usually more than enough room. It brings me joy when everyone is around the table … [Read more...]
