10 Reasons to Mail Christmas Cards! *This post is sponsored by Minted.com. They gave me Christmas cards so I could tell you all about my experience. All opinions are 100% my own, as are the cute kids :) There are affiliate links for your convenience. That just means if you order through the link I might receive a small commission. Your price stays the same. Ahhh Christmas cards. To send or not to send, that is the question. I choose SEND. I'll give you the run down on why, in case ... continue reading...
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Silver Spoon Santa
Today I'm teaming up with my junk lovin' ladies. #JunkRevisionChallenge This month's theme was loose...take junk and let it inspire you for something Thanksgiving, Christmas or winter. Last month was Fall. Check out the links below to see what my friends went with. I choose Christmas and a silver spoon Santa. I think this project might inspire you to get your crafty self going for Christmas or any other holiday! You could use this idea for a wide array of inspiration. Do you have any ... continue reading...
Painting Tips, Tricks and Shortcuts
Painting your walls is about the easiest and least expensive thing you can do to bring on a HUGE change in your décor. Even knowing the dramatic effect it has I still put the task of painting on the back burner. It's never as hard as I make it out to be in my mind and the results are always good for a jolt of instant gratification. I decided on a color and actually bought the paint for my dining room FIVE months ago. That's embarrassing. I think the fact that the sweet people who ... continue reading...
Remote Refuge
Is your coffee table overrun by fifty thousand remote controls? Seriously...all this technology comes with a price. The price of cluttering up my coffee tables and wasting countless hours searching for the right remote that always seems to go AWOL at the most inopportune times. #firstworldproblems I know it's a minor detail, but digging a lost remote out of the couch the kids dominate is like a game out of the old Fear Factor show. You never know what you'll come up ... continue reading...
How To Make A Big Fluff Arrangement With Pampas Grass
Make a beautiful big fluff arrangement with pampas grass and mason jars. If you have been around me at all you know I love nature.I couldn't resist creating a big fluff arrangement with pampas grass. I love to bring it indoors and do so regularly. This time of year the grasses all start to die off. The are throwing up their beautiful showy plumes and it makes my heart pitter patter. The bigger the better. I took my sidekick on a road trip to a Pampas ... continue reading...
Vintage Halloween House Tour
Our vintage Halloween house tour is full Halloween decorating ideas, here it is: I realize not everyone is into Halloween. But we just think it's so fun over here. We don't give into thinking witches are real or have power any more than I think a four leaf clover is lucky or there's a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow. Rather, I think it's just a nice break from normal, everyday life. A chance to crazy up your house and dress up like your favorite character or monster. Life is too ... continue reading...
Free Vase Fall Tablescape: A message in worth
My mom and I were hunting for old sweaters when I came across the FREE box at a local thrift store. It was one of those moments when God spoke to me instantly. I was bothered by these items being free. That sounds so weird. You're looking at a girl who loves free stuff more than the law should allow. But nonetheless I was taken aback because I saw such potential and value in this box of glass vases.I immediately retrieved five vases from the box and paid for them on my way out. Yes, I said they ... continue reading...
Holiday Art – Instant Vintage Holiday
I held off as long as I could...the kids were chomping at the bit to decorate for Halloween. I made them wait for October 1st. When I was little I was just like them, always anxious to decorate for the upcoming holiday season. Honestly, I still feel the same way, finding time just gets harder as you get older. When I pull down the boxes of holiday décor, no matter the holiday, it's always fun to see what's been hiding away the past year. It feels new each year. I can hardly remember what I ... continue reading...
Easy Cheesecloth Ghosts
You're in for a quick and easy project today! Cheesecloth ghosts are nothing new. I didn't make them up. BUT... my oh so crafty mom, aka Deedles, put a twist on this craft that makes it a cinch. She is always thinking up something fun to do with the kids and this is one of their latest products. Start with the following supplies (affiliate links for your convenience): Cheesecloth Stiffen Stuff Fabric Stiffener Balloons Plastic cups Optional: markers and ... continue reading...
Round Top/Warrenton Before & After
Round Top/Warrenton Fields before and after Antiques Week A few weeks ago I told you I spent a day with the kids tootling around the Round Top area...when antiques week wasn't happening. I wanted to see what the fields looked like in the off season. BEFORE all the hustle and bustle begins. It was hard for me to imagine what this sleepy little town looked like the rest of the year. Which buildings are permanent? What tents and stores call Round Top home year round? I took a good ... continue reading...
