Celebrate Every Day
You may have noticed the fun, new paint-dipped trend appearing everywhere recently, from furniture to utensils, vases, bags and pretty much anything else you can think of… I came across these bright color-dipped pumpkins from Sweet C’s Designs which became the inspiration for my glitter-dipped pumpkin place card holders for Thanksgiving. I love to use place cards at parties and… Read More
Struggling to come up with some fun new ideas for the kids’ Thanksgiving table this year? Here’s a round-up of great last minute ideas to create a kids Thanksgiving table that they’ll be talking about for the rest of they year (or at least until Christmas!) There’s always a need for entertainment to keep the kids occupied until the big… Read More
About a month ago I was lucky enough to guest post over on my friend Amy’s site, The Idea Room, where I shared a fun way to personalize your party with DIY Halloween stamped napkins. I had so much fun with them, I decided to make some DIY stamped napkins for Thanksgiving as well. One of the things that I… Read More
Fall decorating is always a bit interesting around here…In late September when Layla is posting her amazing fall mantel and Kate is hosting her fall mantel linky it’s still 80+ degrees and a bit like summer around here… And then in October we Utahns kinda throw ourselves into Halloween so I end up decorating the mantel for Halloween. I finally get around… Read More
Thanksgiving is just around the corner. If you haven’t had time to plan out the perfect Thanksgiving tablescape, never fear! We’ve rounded up 10 fabulous fall tables from around the blogosphere to help inspire you. Home Stories A to Z created this elegant gold tablescape complete with feather-print cloth napkins. The cable-knit throw-turned-tablecloth adds an unexpected touch that makes this table unforgettable…. Read More
The Christmas crafting season is upon us! I thought today I would share a quick and easy tutorial that is sure to “sweeten” your Christmas decor. I know you have all seen the old fashioned ribbon candy that typically shows up during the holiday season. They’re so pretty and one of my favorite candies to look at. So today, I’m sharing my Felt Ribbon… Read More
You’ve cleared out the cobwebs, cleaned up the costumes and everyone’s crashing from their sugar high…What are you going to do with all of that leftover Halloween candy? After about a week, the kids get sick of their candy. Of course, they’re not ready to throw it out and so we’re always looking for things to do with it… Mique,… Read More
There’s nothing better than finding a recipe that’s easy to make, delicious to eat and is fancy enough for special occasions… This last week we had our “formal” Halloween dinner and one of our featured dishes was mummy skin…a.k.a parmesan crisps with hummus. Parmesan crisps are super-easy to make and they can dress up almost any meal. I tend to make them… Read More
It’s hard to believe Halloween is in just a few short days…We’re all ready to go (I think), but I am always looking for a few last minute easy ideas. Today I’ve rounded up 20 easy Halloween snacks that you can make on the fly. You’re quickly going to realize that I am a “sucker” for desserts on a stick…. Read More
I am going to be honest. The extent of my Halloween breakfast planning in the past has been Count Chocula and Boo Berry cereal on the table… This year I am determined to do breakfast right on Halloween and I’ve been collecting ideas. Today I am going to share 10 amazing Halloween breakfast ideas. Help me narrow it down here!… Read More
It’s not to late to get your Halloween Craft on! Today we’re sharing a round-up of some great last minute Halloween decor ideas. Got a chalkboard? Create your own broom gallery like this one by Inspired by Charm. This ghostly garland tutorial from the Rhinestone Beagle will have you getting your spook on in no time! Design Dining and Diapers shared a simple… Read More
Halloween is only about two weeks away, so it’s time to start planning those spooky Halloween parties if you haven’t done so already! And what’s a Halloween party without a costume contest, right?! I came up with a couple of easy, DIY Halloween costume awards. I promise these handmade badges are way cooler than the ones you can buy at… Read More
The last few years I’ve added a few dark glam pieces to the Halloween decor. Last year I made a large black glittered candelabra and I wanted to balance the fireplace out with a little light on the other side. I decided some dollar store votives would be just the thing. To glam them up, I added a little lace…. Read More
Happy Monday friends! I am excited to be celebrating a Handmade Monday with Laura, from Pink Cake Plate. I first met Laura a little over two years ago in Arizona – what a great person. She’s super giving and such a fun member of our community. When she contacted me about sharing her candy corn buttons recipe tutorial on SNAP!… Read More
There’s still plenty of time to get your fall decor out. And today, we’re sharing a plentiful crop of pumpkin projects to help you get started (or to add to your existing fall decor). There’s always room for more pumpkin decor, right? This fun pumpkin garland tutorial from 36th Avenue is a quick and easy way to add some non-spooky Halloween… Read More
I have a habit of ignoring many trends. The fact that everyone is doing something can be a big turn off for me, so by the time I act on a trend it’s often no longer a trend. Do you ever feel like that? Enter the yarn wreath. I’ve seen so many cute ones…I’ve even pinned a few to my… Read More
Today I am sharing a fun DIY Halloween Cloche. This project couldn’t be any easier…seriously you can find these vintage cheese trays at any local thrift shop. I see them all the time. Usually at a price point of $1.50 – $6. Most times I have seen them with the glass dome. If you happen to see one grab it!… Read More
It seems like I always have a need for little gifts and items to share…It’s lead me to pick up little items here and there that can be up-cycled into a small goodie. It’s gotten to the point where I can’t resist the Target “dollar” area and I have a whole “gift” closet (please tell me I am not the… Read More