Well hello – hello, my friends. Yes, it’s been awhile. I’ve missed posting here, truly I have. But I felt like I needed a little break away + our life seems in complete disarray at this moment in time. But life is so good, blissful and sweet. It really is, and it’s hard to make…
Top Posts of 2014
Within a few short days, 2014 will be in the record books! I thought it would be fun to look back (as I’ve done for 5+ years now) to see what was the Top Posts of 2014 for the blog. It’s rather funny, because sometimes you can see a pattern, or figure out what you…
Merry Bright and Brassy
This post is sponsored by Lamp Plus Merry Bright and Brassy. Oh yes, I believe that describes me and this house to a “T” and perhaps the color black thrown in for good measure as well. Since we just moved in over Thanksgiving week, the house is barely decorated for Christmas. So don’t expect elaborate…
Chocolate Peppermint Poke Cake
I had to document the very first cake I made in our new oven. There has been so much drama trying to get a new oven. You see, I had to return 3 ovens that were damaged or dented. Then when we finally got a good one, our crazy electrical system blew a fuse in…
Tinsel Stir Sticks
If there’s one thing I know, it’s that accessories make everything better. When it comes to clothes… Your home… And yes, even your parties. It’s all about the details that make it memorable. And these DIY Tinsel Stir Sticks are the easiest & fastest project to pull off for mere pennies! You could even color…
Favorite Things Christmas Mantel and Printable
You know the song… I can remember my mom singing it to us during Christmas Time. “Girls in white dresses with blue satin sashes. Snowflakes that stay on my nose and eyelashes. Silver white winters that melt into spring These are a few of my favorite things.” All the while she would sing this…
$200 Target Gift Card or Paypal Giveaway
This week I guest post for my friend Jenn at Clean and Scentsible. All the names you see above were part of her Trim the Tree Handmade Ornament week. For the Grande Finale of the even we are all hosting a $200 Target Gift Card or Paypal Giveaway! So below you’ll find the rafflecopter widget…
Trim the Tree Party
Hello friends! I’m over at my friend Jenn’s blog today, Clean & Scentsible. I’m sharing a Glittered Dipped Garland I created for just a few dollars! So hope on over to Clean & Scentsible to see it, and all the other Handmade Ornaments to help decorate your tree!!!
Sparkling Diamonds and a GIVEAWAY!
This post is sponsored by Kohl’s and their sparkling Diamond collection You know I have to say it…Diamonds are a girl’s best friend. Well, diamonds and pretty presents tied up with string, flowers, perfume, high thread count sheets, cashmere sweaters and comfy slippers. But if you want to make it easy on yourself giving diamonds…
Create a Coffee Station for the holidays + a free printable
This post is sponsored by Nespresso. I am honestly chomping at the bit to start decorating for Christmas. Give me some twinkle lights, the smell of a real Christmas tree, layers of gold and white, along with some rustic flair and maybe a few snacks with peppermint while sipping on a great cup of coffee…