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Now that all the cobwebs, skeletons and jack-o-lanterns have (hopefully) been put away, your door might be looking a little bare. Never fear! Here are 10 pretty autumn wreaths made with burlap to inspire your November door decor. No one does burlap better than Tatertots and Jello. In 2009-10, Jen started sharing her burlap wreath projects and they still show… Read More
I only just realized that I haven’t posted my Halloween mantel…Better get at least a photo up before the holiday is completely over… Because my mantel is smack dab in between two fairly large windows, it can be a bit tricky to photograph – day or night. In the case of these photos, I decided to use my flash and… Read More
If you stop by often you probably know that in addition to blogging and running SNAP! Conference, I work full-time in public relations and social media. As a result, I have to be extra efficient in terms of how I spend my time online. I rely heavily on applications that help me to schedule posts on various social networks. I… 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
Show and Tell Highlights If you know anything about me, you know I simply adore glitter. And these ombre glittered candle holders, from Becoming Martha, are awesome! I also have a love affair with white pears. The white pear in this photo is adorable, but what really caught my eye was the plaid painted pumpkin over on Domestically Speaking. It’s… Read More
*Tutorial by Jamie @ Three Scoops of Love for her win of the Hardware Challenge of 13*
I was pretty excited about the Hardware Store Week challenge. Lowe’s is my absolute favorite store, followed by Home Depot for a close second. It’s so fun to walk around the aisles and try to see a new use for all of those supplies.
I had seen vintage turbine fans turned into light fixtures on some pricey websites. All that I had seen were well over a couple hundred dollars. I loved the look, but couldn’t justify the price.
Hello SNAP readers! I’m excited to be back with another tutorial for WordPress. Today we are going to talk about how to truncate your posts in WordPress… What is Truncating? What does truncating mean? Basically it means to shorten something. So in our case, it would be to shorten a post. Most of the time this is on a home… Read More
Several of our Halloween traditions seem to revolve around a particular movie for some reason… You might remember I talked about our annual Great Pumpkin showing when I shared the orange slice candy pumpkin a few weeks ago? This week, we watched Hocus Pocus. Anyone else remember that one? I wanted to make a popcorn treat for our screening and… 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
This past weekend I had the opportunity to attend Sewing Summit, a sewing conference in Salt Lake City, run by my friend Erin. I had such a lovely time, I neglected to take a single photo, but I thought I would share a few take aways, along with my presentation – Tips for a Successful Blog. I learn something at… Read More
I am a fan of seasonal baking…I collect recipes by the dozen and unfortunately love a good baked treat. Here are 10 great fall dessert recipes that I have collected this year. 10 Great Fall Desserts Homemade Nutella-style spread? Umm. Yes please. I love chocolate and I am growing to enjoy salted caramel. This salted caramel brownie recipe, from Baking… Read More
Today we’ve rounded up seven amazing fall porch ideas that range from traditional, to not-so-traditional, to spectacularly spooky. Grab a cup of hot chocolate, kick up your feet and get ready for some fabulous fall inspiration. Eclectically Vintage created a lovely fall scene on her front porch using DIY pumpkin topiaries, mums potted in music sheet covered pumpkins, and a rake in place of a… 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
I don’t know about you but occasionally I stumble across a new blog and then 20 mins later suddenly realize that I have somehow gotten lost in the bloggers archives, pouring over post after post…. all due to those amazing little ‘Related Post’ Thumbnails at the bottom of their posts. Related Post Thumbnails. They get me every time! Today I… 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