DIY, Decor and More
Today, I wanted to spread some holiday cheer and share a free printable Christmas gift tag download. It’s my little gift to you. I hope they help to put some joy and peace in your holiday preparations. Click here to download the Free Printable Christmas Gift Tags. Print on 8 1/2″ by 11″ card stock.* Cut out tags. Use a hole… Read More
Welcome, welcome. Come on in and make yourself at home. Let’s start the Christmas Home Tour right here by the front door. I can’t believe 2013 is coming to a close already. Have you ever wrapped a picture in paper and lace ribbon? I got the idea from my friend, Loretta, who does this every Christmas as part of her decor…. Read More
Welcome to Day Four of the Creating a Handmade Christmas Tour. Christmas is one of my favorite holidays, because there are so many opportunities to create something handmade. Whether it is an ornament for the tree, a gift for a teacher or baked goods for a co-worker, there are so many ways to show how much we care about someone by giving… Read More
Here is my twist on the snow globe. I like to call it the snow globe deconstructed or winter wonderland in a bowl, because I’m fancy like that. It’s a little Christmas village to cheer up my kitchen. SUPPLIES: assorted bowls and cups assorted ornaments and trees Styrofoam white glue Elmer’s Tack Eco Snow Flurries* hot glue and toothpicks A. Cut Styrofoam… Read More
Last year my Christmas décor was red, white and blue. This year I had an amazing idea! Don’t laugh. I decided to change it up a little with a red, white and woodland theme. I already had birch logs that I could make into candle holders. I was halfway there. Then I had another amazing idea. I said not to laugh. What… Read More
In my years of decorating gingerbread houses each Christmas season, I have had plenty of mishaps. I’ve had walls cave in, cookies crack and a candy decorated roof slide off its yummy foundation. You name it, and it has probably happened to me at some point. But, I still keep coming back year after year making this symbol of holiday cheer. It’s a… Read More
Casual, comfortable and easy … those are the three words that describe my Thanksgiving table setting. I want it to be all about the important things like family, friends and the food and less about I’m afraid to wipe my mouth on this beautiful vintage embroidered napkin. Been there, done that, and I will do it again, because I can’t help myself. This time though … casual… Read More
Thanksgiving Favors: Peanut Butter Horse Chestnuts I know I have talked about the tradition of favors at our holiday table before. My mother-in-law always had them at her table, so it just seemed natural for me to carry on the tradition. It’s always one of my favorite things to plan and make, because it is like a little gift for… Read More
Celebrating … with a parade, a backyard picnic and fireworks. Have a wonderful weekend!
Here is a simple idea for an edible cupcake topper and you propably already have the ingredients in your pantry. 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips quart size zip-top bag 6 strawberries Makes 12 Toppers Measure 1/2 cup of semi-sweet chocolate chips and pour into a quart size zip-top bag. Microwave power varies, so exact times may need to be adjusted, but I microwaved the… Read More
