One of the most popular posts on At Home on the Bay is the Lace Trimmed Pillowcase Tutorial. It’s all about how to make your own standard pillowcase with lace trim and finished seams. There are lots of pictures to follow and it’s a fairly easy project. If you don’t want to make your own pillowcase, but want to add some lace trim… Read More
Free Printable: Home is Wherever I am with You
Home is wherever I am with you. This is one of my top 10 favorite quotes, and right now it really resonates with me as we plan our move. I made this little graphic and wanted to share it with you for your personal use. You can click on the link below to download it and save it to your computer. It… Read More
Hello 2014
Hello 2014 2014 is going to be a year of change for my family and At Home on the Bay. It all started a few months back when a retained search firm contacted my husband about a job opportunity in Cleveland. It came at the perfect time because my husband was contemplating a change. We have never lived anywhere but New England…. Read More
Easy Appetizer Recipes for New Year’s Eve
If you are stuck on what to bring to a New Year’s Eve gathering, I have a few appetizer recipes from the archives that are easy and yummy. Hot Crab Dip is a real crown pleaser. The blend of crabmeat, cheeses and the zest of the Old Bay Seasoning make this hot from the oven Crab Dip perfect for any party…. Read More
Top Five Popular Posts from 2013
Here is a little recap of the 5 most popular projects from At Home on the Bay in 2013. 1. Lace Trimmed Standard Pillowcase Tutorial 2. DIY Schoolhouse Light 3. Anthro-Inspired Pom Pom Table Runner 4. Bathroom Updates on a $500 budget 5. Button Lampshade I’ll be back tomorrow with a few easy appetizer recipes from the archives. Enjoy your day!… Read More
Pink and Green Christmas Brunch Tablescape
Welcome to my Christmas brunch table setting. I chose to go with a pink and green color combination this year, and I really like it. Like all my table settings, it is simple. I’m using our everyday dishes from Walmart and thrifted pink cutlery. The only new thing on the table is the little snow globe salt shaker that I couldn’t resist…. Read More
Free Printable Christmas Gift Tags
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
Christmas Home Tour
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
Felt Magnolia Flower Wreath
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
Winter Wonderland in a Bowl
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