The V Spot

Rants, observations, and home decorating... from a woman with no time for a blog.


  • Email
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • Twitter
  • Home
    • Privacy Policy
  • All Blog Posts
  • Crafts
    • All projects
    • By Project
      • Accessories
      • Artwork
      • Before & After
      • Cheap & Easy
      • decor
      • Floral Design & Centerpieces
      • Furniture
      • garden & outdoors
      • Glass
      • no-sew
      • Upcycle – Recycle
      • Wreaths
    • By Season
      • Spring
      • Summer
      • Fall
      • Winter
    • By Materials
      • corks
      • epsom salt
      • fabric
      • Mod Podge
      • Paper
      • Spray Paint
      • Sticks
    • Round-Ups
  • Holidays
    • Halloween
      • Pumpkins
    • Thanksgiving
    • Christmas
    • Valentine’s Day
    • St. Patrick’s Day
    • Easter
    • Cinco de Mayo
    • Mother’s Day
    • 4th of July
  • Food & Drink
    • All recipes
    • Breakfast
    • Appetizers
    • Side Dish
    • Main Dish
    • Desserts
    • Drinks & Wines
    • Tables & Decor
  • Real Life
    • Family
      • Grant
      • parenting
    • Tales To Tell
    • friends
    • Keepin’ It real
    • Tips & Tricks
      • cleaning
      • Health & Beauty
      • Let me help you
      • organization
    • Just Funny
      • No Mom wants to hear…
      • Exchange of the Day
      • Snarky
      • wacky strangers
      • Big Time Fail

The best letter of recommendation in the history of the world.

January 23, 2015 9 Comments

My son asked his high school principal for a letter of recommendation. What he received was the best letter of reference I have ever seen.

Filed Under: Couldn't be more proud, family, Real Life

Jar utensil holders & inspiration for the Big Game

January 19, 2015 Leave a Comment

Congratulations to the Seattle Seahawks and the New England Patriots, who will be heading to Superbowl 49!  While the Patriots – Colts game was just uncomfortable to watch, being as it was such a spanking, but the Seahawks – Packers game was an edge of your seat, great game.  (And I am super excited for […]

Filed Under: Crafts, Entertaining, guest blogger, recipes

Merry Christmas!

December 24, 2014 Leave a Comment

My readers and the blogging community are true blessings.  Wishing you and yours the happiest of holidays, the merriest of Christmases and many, many blessings in 2015!   xoxo!

Filed Under: Christmas

A Black and Gold Christmas: Holiday House tour

December 23, 2014 2 Comments

A home tour featuring black and gold Christmas decor and decorations in the living room, dining room and front porch.

Filed Under: Christmas, decor

Sunday Rewind: A sparkly Christmas chair. (Porch decor…)

December 21, 2014 Leave a Comment

Our front porch is kind of funky.  I long for a nice, symmetrical porch and entry way, but alas, I have a small front porch and an odd window ledge next to the front door.  Instead of the beautiful porch decor I envision, I create little holiday vignettes by the ledge instead. During Halloween last […]

Filed Under: Uncategorized

Last minute gift idea: Movie Tickets.

December 16, 2014 Leave a Comment

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of BIC® for IZEA. All opinions are 100% mine. You know those moments when you need a last minute gift?  Movie tickets are an easy fix and one size tends to fit all.  Everyone loves a movie! You can still give a pretty gift, even […]

Filed Under: Christmas, gift giving

Sunday Rewind: DIY Glitter Christmas Sled

December 14, 2014 Leave a Comment

Last year I made over an old sled for Christmas, using my Cricut and some great glitters from Michael’s.  This project was super easy to do, and even if you don’t happen to have an old sled in need of a make-over, you could also just make a cute sign on an old board. I […]

Filed Under: Uncategorized

Sundried Tomato and Pesto Cheeseball Recipe. Easy and Yummy!

December 11, 2014 1 Comment

This Sundried Tomato & Pesto Cheeseball is easy to make, totally yummy and freezes beautifully. Perfect for parties or to have on hand for unexpected guests.

Filed Under: Appetizers, recipes

Win a Cricut Explore Bundle and a big ‘ol Visa Gift card!

December 9, 2014 3 Comments

Are you having a tough time shopping for the crafter in your life?  (Or are you a crafter and are hoping someone gets you the perfect gift?)  How about winning a gift instead of shopping for it?  We’re giving away a Cricut Explore Bundle and Goodies Prize pack, just in time for Christmas! Enter to […]

Filed Under: Uncategorized

Sunday Rewind: Using Christmas tree clippings to make simple festive planters.

December 7, 2014 Leave a Comment

Christmas tree clippings, topiary, decor, planter, winter

I love to decorate using found or natural elements.  They are abundant, and they’re free.  (Ya gotta love that, right?)  This time of year there is so much that can be done with Christmas tree clippings!     These empty planters were so easy to “fluff” with real greenery.  Add in some Frosted Icy Branches […]

Filed Under: Sunday Rewind

  • « Previous Page
  • 1
  • …
  • 6
  • 7
  • 8
  • 9
  • 10
  • …
  • 112
  • Next Page »

Recent Posts

  • Spooky porch decor and a Halloween Chair.
  • DIY Plaid Wine Glasses
  • Easy Sand-N-Sea Flower Pots
  • How to use an indoor chandelier outside.
  • Quesadillas made with slow cooker Carnitas. (Pork in a crock pot… nothing is easier.)
  • No Sew Project: How to recover your outdoor cushions using fabric and a glue gun.
  • Upcycle project: plain flower pot into decorative ceramic planter.
  • An easy Valentine’s Day globe.
  • Simple, winter themed decor. (Using what you already have, of course.)
  • Easy Goat Cheese Appetizer Recipe

Amazon Associates Disclosure

Vivienne Wagner is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com.

Popular Posts

  • Cleaning Stove Burners & Grates using Ammonia (The best...
    Comments (628) | Jul 07, 2011
  • Easy Dessert Recipe: Oreo Cheesecake Bites
    Comments (64) | Mar 04, 2014
  • How to store fresh produce – From A to Zucchini.
    Comments (113) | Jan 25, 2012
  • No Sew Project: How to recover your outdoor cushions using f...
    Comments (100) | Mar 03, 2018
  • DIY wine bottle crafts.
    Comments (10) | Aug 22, 2013
Privacy

Copyright © 2026 The V Spot · Website by Houndstooth Media Group