Celebrate Every Day
Gift a loaf of something delicious to a neighbor or friend with one of two bread loaf printable gift tags. This post contains affiliate links. Banana bread is one of the very first baked goods I learned to make well. Through the years, I’ve tried dozens and dozens of recipes, but like everyone else I have my very favorite. I… Read More
Looking for a fun bag for the winter? Check out this DIY felt clutch featuring a fun girly quote. I don’t know what it is about this time of year, but I am driven to organize every last thing in my house. I’ve been working through my holiday decor the last few weeks, but I took a break to focus… Read More
Looking for a quick last-minute gift for someone on your list? Don’t miss this easy-to-create DIY Kindle cover. This post contains affiliate links. I have to admit to being a “liar” right out of the gate on this post…I don’t actually own a Kindle anymore. After my years old Kindle (like the original) finally died, I grabbed the iPad and… Read More
This DIY winter gnome wreath is the perfect addition to whimsical holiday decor. This post contains affiliate links. I’ve been listening to Christmas music nonstop since Thanksgiving. I’m partial to the classics – they never get old. At some point during my holiday decorating Perry Como’s, “No Place Like Home for the Holidays” turned into there’s no place like gnome… Read More
Looking for a wreath that will work all the way through the winter months? This winter wonderland fur wreath is the perfect accessory for your home. This post contains affiliate links. My crafting tends to ebb and flow. Sometimes I am a flurry of projects churning out one thing after another, while there are other times (particularly when I am… Read More
Candles are the perfect gift for just about anyone, particularly dressed up with a bit of string and a beautiful gift tag. Grab this free print and cut Christmas candle gift tag for the ultimate last-minute gift. The other day I read that a candle is the millennial equivalent of the fruitcake. While I’d like to think candles surpass date… Read More
Pretty poinsettia are the focus of this modern take on a traditional winter welcome wreath. Get the step by step instructions on recreating this project today! It’s winter! It’s winter! It’s winter! At least, I think it’s winter. Honestly if we hadn’t already had our first snowfall here in Utah, I’d be a bit suspicious of the calendar. With temperatures… Read More
Looking for playful holiday decor? These llama-themed pillows created with my fa la llama Christmas cut file are just the ticket! You guys! With Thanksgiving now in the rear-view mirror, I finally feel safe to post about some of the fun holiday stuff that I’ve been working on behind the scenes. Today I am sharing my first holiday post as… Read More
Create a dramatic dessert presentation for guests this fall with this decadent Chocolate Butterscotch Lush recipe, created in partnership with Cost Plus World Market. I absolutely love this time of year. The weather cools off, the leaves crisp up, guests pop in and out, and Christmas baking begins in earnest. From the pumpkin spice that appears in early September to… Read More
Jen is hosting her annual cookie exchange today. Last year’s event was so much fun and I can’t wait to go! And did you see the lovely invite Lara designed for the event? Love it. In honor of the event, I thought it would be fun to share some of my favorite cookie exchange party ideas. If you have any time at all, you must click… Read More
Everything’s better when it’s miniature! You’ve got to try these creamy-delicious, Tiny Twice Baked Red Potatoes. With the cold weather that settles in this time of year, I really start to crave rich comfort foods. My favorite go-to is always a cheesy potato dish. From our favorite breakfast hash browns to classic Utah “funeral potatoes,” you simply can’t go wrong! These… Read More
Whether you’re of Danish heritage or not, you’ll love Risalamande (Ris a La Mande). This traditional Christmas Eve dish made out of rice pudding mixed with whipped cream, chopped almonds and topped with a cherry sauce is brought to you by World Market. Last year I found myself on my own for the holidays for the first time in over… Read More
These soft, chewy gingerbread cookies, created in partnership withMcCormick®, have all the flavor of a traditional molasses recipe without all of the hassle. One of my favorite holiday traditions is making gingerbread, specifically gingerbread men, for decorating. In fact, my Easy Gingerbread Cookie recipe is easily the most popular on my site this time of year. One of the reasons my recipe… Read More
This simple-to-make modern holiday wreath is the perfect touch for any front door! My home is a pretty traditional space, but it’s sprinkled with modern touches like a cement mantel, loads of big windows and small pieces of decor. Holiday decor can be so over-done, I really wanted to create a simple, modern holiday wreath this year. The hallmark of a… Read More
This conversation is sponsored by Cost Plus World Market. Retail therapy. It’s a real thing… It helps that we’ve entered into the holiday season when purchases and spending are a teeny tiny bit more easy to justify, because I’ve found myself wandering the isles of my favorite stores a bit too often. I have more gifts than gift wrap sot his past… Read More
I work at home and with the exception of Jersey barking for attention, it can get a little quiet around here. It’s rare for a day to pass where I don’t tap into my iTunes playlist for a little juice. With Christmas right around the corner, I’ve been pumping out holiday tunes. There’s nothing I love more than a traditional… Read More
This post contains affiliate links. Just the other day I was ruminating about blogging’s place in the world and mentioned that a new blog is created every second of every day…The truth of the matter is that some blogs end as quickly as they begin, BUT for those that stay connected? There is influence. Real influence. Every day bloggers are… Read More
There’s nothing better than a giggle with your girlfriends. Nothing. I never would have guessed that I would meet so many amazing friends through blogging and form such deep, long-lasting friendships. I truly count myself among the lucky. Though those are the friendships you most often hear about when I refer to people here on the blog, link to a… Read More