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DIY Icy Ornaments

December 5, 2014 1 Comment

This post brought to you by BIC®. The content and opinions expressed below are that of http://thevspotblog.com/. At Christmas time I love to get creative with my decor.  Sometimes that means making my own decor!  These DIY ornaments are easy to make and look like they’re coated with ice. To make these icy ornaments all […]

Filed Under: Christmas, Crafts, Glass, Holidays

Easy DIY Christmas Luminaries

December 3, 2014 1 Comment

Candlelight at Christmas-time is probably prettier than candlelight at any other time of year.  Today I’m making easy DIY Christmas luminaries using empty jars, wax paper and simple marking pens. Measure and cut a piece of wax paper to fit around your clean glass jar.  I used a pretty blue metallic marker to draw snowflakes on […]

Filed Under: Accessories, candles, Christmas, Crafts, DIY, Holidays, Paper

Decorating Your Holiday Home with DIY Candle Tablescape Ideas

November 28, 2014 3 Comments

Decorating Your Holiday Home with DIY Candle Tablescape Ideas There is something about the flicker of candlelight at the holidays that signifies the warmth and togetherness of the holidays. Whether you display candles as a decorative touch to your fireplace mantle or dining room table, or you keep them unlit on a foyer side table, […]

Filed Under: Accessories, candles, decor

Design Ideas: Choosing the right rug to anchor a room.

November 25, 2014 Leave a Comment

This post brought to you by Kalaty Rug. The content and opinions expressed below are that of http://thevspotblog.com/. Any time that you see a beautiful room, chances are good that there is a beautiful rug that anchors it.  A gorgeous rug can tie a whole room together. It can provide color, texture, patterns and an […]

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Easy DIY wrapping paper with Bic Mark-It markers.

November 24, 2014 Leave a Comment

This post brought to you by BIC®. The content and opinions expressed below are that of http://thevspotblog.com/. I love this time of year.  The holidays bring out the creative in me even more than usual.  I am sure a lot of us are like that… we might not consider ourselves crafty for 10 months out […]

Filed Under: Christmas, gift giving, Paper

Make Rosemary Herb bread using your bread machine.

November 19, 2014 2 Comments

These days schedules are full and days are busy, but that doesn’t mean you can’t still enjoy fresh home baked breads.  A bread maker is a convenient way to bake tasty pastries and bread without the need to spend long hours in the kitchen. Fresh baked breads and pastries are an excellent treat, are often […]

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Sunday Rewind: Easy DIY Thanksgiving invitations.

November 16, 2014 Leave a Comment

Hosting Thanksgiving dinner and need invitations?  These were so quick and easy to make! I love the formality of a paper invitation… even if it is just for a casual get together! For the easy tutorial, please check out this post. Happy Sunday!      

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Sunday Rewind: 60+ Handmade gift ideas for grown ups.

November 9, 2014 1 Comment

Happy Sunday everyone.  Just a few short weeks until Thanksgiving and what (for some people) a Christmas shopping frenzy.  However, if you plan to give handmade gifts, you need to get started right now.  Fortunately, I have a handy round up of more than 60 gift ideas to inspire you and most of them come […]

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Sunday Rewind: Spicy Buffalo Chicken Dip

November 2, 2014 1 Comment

My friend Kirsten makes THE most delicious spicy buffalo chicken dip. The way everyone tends to jump on her when she shows up at parties with this stuff, she’s lucky she hasn’t been injured in the enthusiastic frenzy from people trying to get their hands on it.   It’s like spicy crack.  (I assume.) It’s just a few […]

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Last minute Halloween Costume ideas.

October 27, 2014 2 Comments

Where has October gone? Every year, time passes more quickly! Need some inspiration for Halloween costumes? [Tweet “Last minute Halloween Costume ideas.”] There is plenty to be found in these wrap ups from some of our previous Halloween parties.  (Plenty of decor ideas as well.) Many of these costumes were elaborate (or rentals) but you […]

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