DIY, Decor and More
Last weekend, I hosted a girls night out – paint party at my house. I guess it’s a girls night in when it’s at your house. I got the idea after seeing an add for one at a local restaurant. It sounded like so much fun. My friends and I were thinking of trying it out. Then I saw Jennifer Rizzo’s post… Read More
Talented wedding/event planner and designer David Tutera has teamed up with Darice to create a beautiful new line of wedding accessories and craft supplies that coordinate with any color scheme. The new David Tutera Casual Elegance Collection combines the rustic charm of burlap, tin, kraft paper and chalkboards with lace for a modern flair. This is the perfect collection for adding some personality and warm vintage style with… Read More
Transform nut and party cups into charming little Easter basket table favors. Fill them with edible grass and malted eggs for a sweet touch. Supplies: Nut and Party Cups – 2″ diameter Craft Jute Glue gun, tape, scissors 1. Cut a length of jute approximately 8″ long for the handle. Tape each end of the handle to each side of… Read More
Every year, a few of my friends and I get together for a cookie swap. It is a fun and stress free way to start the season’s celebrations. There are only four of us, so we only have to make four dozen cookies, plus a few extra for tasting. I think that is what makes it so stress free. We also take… Read More
Thanksgiving Favors – Acorn Cookies My mother-in-law always set a beautiful table at the holidays. She would place a small favor at each place setting. They were usually handmade, filled with treats and also served as a place card with our names on them. I thought it was so sweet and have continued the tradition through the years. This year I decided… Read More
I got this idea while visiting my mother recently. I brought her some flowers, as I often do, but I also brought along some paints, brushes and paper. She really liked the idea of painting the flowers even though neither of us new what we were doing. We enjoyed painting the afternoon away while chatting and visiting. We have done it a few more… Read More
Mice cookies are not just for Christmas anymore. They make great Halloween treats too. Mice can be scary critters after all. I made the chocolate version of this recipe. The ears are made from pumpkin seeds. The eyes are made from pearl cupcake gems which were both added before baking. The tails are made from sliced fruit rolls which were added… Read More
This weekend we celebrated a milestone birthday for my husband. It was a wonderful gathering of family and friends. There were oysters, barbecued ribs and cake. All of my husbands favorite foods. I found green plaid paper plates and napkins which became the starting point of the decorations. On the table I used a scrap of left over plaid wool from this… Read More
