a year of ideas from my house to yours
A cup of cocoa done right is such a pretty thing. This DIY faux hot chocolate is a perfect decoration for a cocoa bar, tiered tray, or any Christmas kitchen display.
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With the Thanksgiving holiday approaching fast, here’s an easy Thankful banner you can assemble in less than 10 minutes.
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With the kids grown and grandkids still just a dream, I am no longer the Halloween Diva I once was. Still, I would like to have something outside that’s a little bit spooky for the little ones. So I put together a quick and easy Halloween door decoration and I’m sharing it with you today!
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Decorating for the Fourth of July can be a little daunting. The kids are out of school for the summer and time is a precious commodity. With that in mind, today I’m sharing how to make a patriotic wreath in 10 minutes. Who knew?
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With the school year coming to a close, parents everywhere are searching for ways to celebrate the accomplishments of their graduates. The perfect gift to convey their pride! While your grad’s first choice might be a gorgeous new car to drive away in, that is not a possibility for most of us! At least it wasn’t for us, so I went with a sentimental alternative. One that would become a keepsake they would treasure through the years. This post is meant to show you How to Put Together a Graduation Memory Book in case that trip to Europe is out of the question too!
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Last spring I put together a fairy lantern for my downstairs patio. I loved it so much that I decided to do a second one to keep indoors this year. But since summer’s on its way, I know I will be spending most of my time outdoors. With that in mind, I needed something that will not require a lot of attention.
I had a terrarium that sits empty at the moment and thought it would be the perfect home for some cute little fairies I found in a craft bin. My last terrarium was in a large bottle that a good friend had fallen in love with. I gave it to her as a housewarming gift and I never replaced it. But… today is the day so I thought I would share with you how to put together a tropical terrarium with a little bit of fairy flair!
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Spring! Even the word makes me smile! When I think of spring, the first thing that comes to mind is the color green. Just knowing there is green grass under the thatch that has formed all winter long is so exciting. Seeing the tiny buds that will soon be leaves on the trees and the green stems popping up from the snow is exhilarating.
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With all the awful storms across the country last week, everyone is working on cleanup right now. But I know soon enough, you will all be feathering your nest for spring! It’s my hope that I catch you before you get rid of all the downed branches that it seems are everywhere right now!
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With February right around the corner, I’m thinking about the Valentine’s Day holiday. I have never done much decorating for the day itself. It’s not that I don’t like it… I do! It’s just the timing. This time of year, having just packed away Christmas and with my winter decor completed, I’m never in the mood to change things so soon. But this year, it just feels right! I mean, who couldn’t use more love in their life right now??? I think we all could so that is my focus this week. As always, I will start with some Valentine’s Day printables.
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With the weather being gorgeous these days, I like to leave my back door open. But…that creates a problem! My kitchen is decked out with all things fall and with the door closed, my pretty fall calendar completes the look. With it open, it looks bare in an otherwise fall oasis. Can’t have that! I needed a quick and easy fall door decoration.
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