I know, I know I’m a little early for Christmas. But I couldn’t resist. These Washi Tape Ornaments have to be the easiest & cuuutest ornament ever made in 5 minutes! There’s really no need for a tutorial, but I took a couple of pics to show the process. I must say I squealed a…
Advertise your business for the holidays!
Calling all handmade shop owners, small biz or even bloggers! I’m opening up my sidebar for November & December! Offering a very special rate for the holiday season. Trust me, I know how hard it is to spread the word about your products, services or blogs. Let me help you do it for the holidays!…
Count on Carter’s for the Holidays + a GIVEAWAY!
(front side of the Christmas card) When Carter’s asked me to partner with them for their new campaign for the holidays, it really was a no brainer. Because in all honesty, Carter’s has been part of our Christmas & Christmas card pictures for the past 3 years. Whether we’ve been dressed up:(back side) Dressed down:…
15 Pumpkin Carving Templates ~ with young kids in mind
It’s my most favorite time of year! Even though I rather pass on cleaning out the guts of a pumpkin (any day of the week) I will still do it!!! Because I love all the smiles those pumpkins all aglow bring. So with that in mind, here are 15 pumpkin carving templates ~ with young…
My favorite salad Roasted Butternut Squash Salad. The fast & most delicious way!
Roasted Butternut Squash Salad has to be one of my most favorite salads to eat. I must admit, I’ll lick my plate clean while eating this salad, I love it that much! What I don’t like is having to cut up a Butternut Squash. To me, a Butternut Squash has to be one of…
Fall mornings around my neighborhood & rambling
Confession: 2 years ago I let the blog & my shop get in the way of our family enjoying all the Fall beauty outdoors. I told myself I would never let that happen again. It didn’t get me anywhere, other than kicking myself in the rear for the rest of the winter. The kids were…
Halloween Dipped Votives ~ fun porch decor
We’re in full countdown mode over here, for you know what…Halloween! I mean, it’s like the first thing on the kids’ lips when they get out of bed in the morning! Next week we’re on Fall Break which even builds to the excitement. Well, not that they needed anything else to get them pumped up,…
The easiest sewing tutorial. Make your own Napkin Holders for theholidays.
Have I ever mentioned that fabrics & textures make me weak in the knees? They really do! I decided I wanted my Thanksgiving table to be in yummy layers of rich fabrics, trims & colors. To reflect the season, but also because it’s me & part of who I am. There’s something to be said…
Classic & Elegant Placecards for your Thanksgiving Table
When it comes to Thanksgiving, I’m typically a simple but classic kind of girl. I truly enjoy a decorated table. It makes my Thanksgiving meal just taste better. (Although, I’ve never had a Thanksgiving meal I didn’t like. 😉 I love bringing out the special linens, candles & decor. All the special touches build…
eeeeeek! I have Mice!
This is the 4th year we’ve had a mice invasion. You would think my kids would get used to it by now. But nope, it’s *almost* like Christmas morning when the pumpkins & mice go on the staircase. They get so excited over a holiday, just like their seasonal loving Mom. Happy Monday! I hope…