Hi Friends! So sorry for the radio silence, but it’s been a wee bit busier than usual lately. Anyone else relate? Now that Christmas is just a day away – oh how the time flies – and I am officially on holidays, I am already beginning to wind down, pull back, and take more time…
Felt Pinecone Ornament DIY
~ This post originally appeared in the home and lifestyle blog, Pastels and Macarons ~ As I’ve mentioned in a previous post, I don’t do a lot of Christmas crafting. There are far too many decor options in the stores to keep me distracted 😉 And yet I do want to add a bit more of the…
How To Snow Spray A Wreath (That Doesn’t Require Flocking)
Today I wanted to share this quick and easy DIY that shows you how to create a ‘snowed’ effect on a wreath. Part of the fun of creating holiday vignettes around the home, at least for me, is in adding a bit of a ‘winter wonderland’ feeling. Simply incorporating fresh white accents, such as ornaments…
6 Ways To Decorate With Christmas Ornaments
Hi Everyone! Today I am popping in to give you a peek into 6 ways that I’ve decorated with ornaments in my home for Christmas this year. It seems with every passing year, I purchase at least a few Christmas ornaments during boxing week (okay, sometimes it’s been entire ornament collections 😉 ).  And while…
Friday Faves: 20 Easy Christmas Recipe Ideas
As most of my friends and family know, I am no expert in the kitchen. I love easy recipe ideas whatever the season (and God only knows how busy Christmas is!). So here, I’ve gathered up 20 easy Christmas recipe ideas – from simple desserts to easy to assemble appetizers – for those of us…
How To Make A Festive Felt Boxwood Wreath
~This post originally appeared in the home & lifestyle blog, Pastels and Macarons ~ I don’t know about you, but I’ve always adored boxwood plants. There is something so delicate, yet strong and beautiful, about them. For me, they are just about the most perfect plant to incorporate into holiday décor, from clippings used to adorn gifts and…
Creative Weekend Links: Festive Edition
We are officially at the mid-point of the most festive time of year. Starting from Halloween until New Year’s Day, there are more parties and more social gatherings than at any other time. It’s when we get more creative about what we eat, drink, wear, craft, decorate and celebrate with family and friends. Admittedly, my…
DIY Wood Bead Christmas Ornaments
I have to confess, I don’t have a lot of festive handmade decor to pull out during the Christmas season. Sounds strange for a DIY blog, right? Let me back up a minute and explain. There is already so much out there that’s pre-made and easy to integrate into the home during an already-busy season…
How To Frame Canvas Art
One of the challenges of creating DIY art on canvas is in deciding how best to display it – namely, whether or not to frame it. It’s easiest not to frame, of course, and this can often make a great statement displayed on its own or as part of a gallery wall. But seeing that…
2016 Ornament Exchange and Blog Hop
Welcome to the 2016 Ornament Exchange & Blog Hop! This year, there are 11 pairs of partners or 22 talented ladies participating in the exchange. The rules of the challenge were simple – create a handmade ornament for under $15 to exchange with a partner and create a tutorial to share on the blog hop!…
Friday Finds: Dream Living Room
Before we made the move from our tiny, cramped apartment into our spacious bungalow, I spent a considerable amount of time thinking about what type and style of furniture I wanted for our living room. This is because while some consider the kitchen the heart of the home, for me the living room has got…
10 Fun + Fresh Ways To Display Your Photos
Have you ever noticed just how many photos you take and forget about? It seems that with digital photography, whether it is your phone or a regular camera, we are now storing hundreds, maybe thousands, of photos that we will never ever see again after they’ve been taken. I, for one, have several files of…