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Christmas Home Tour: Red and Black holiday decor.

December 19, 2015 1 Comment

OK, so I am a little bit bugged.  For the first time in forever, my Christmas decor does not look the way I saw it in my head.  Don’t get me wrong, I am still very happy with it, but it just isn’t exactly how I wanted it.  Last January I received a swag bag […]

Filed Under: Christmas, decor

Christmas lights and Hot Chocolate – a favorite family tradition.

December 3, 2015 Leave a Comment

We live near a neighborhood in Long Beach, California called Naples.  Naples is an island neighborhood, and in the center of the island is a loop of canals.   We have lots of family traditions this time of year, but one of our favorites is touring the canals by boat, or walking the canals up on the sidewalks […]

Filed Under: Christmas, family, traditions Tagged With: noads

An easy pre-holiday wine and cheese ornament exchange party.

November 13, 2015 2 Comments

Tips for stress-free entertaining. I had a Girls’ Night In and threw a Wine and Cheese Ornament Exchange party! On a weeknight, no less. Easy and fun!

Filed Under: Christmas, Entertaining, party, wine Tagged With: noads

Make an easy gilded mesh wreath for fall.

November 9, 2015 2 Comments

Hey guys! I am Bev and I blog at Round and Round DIY Wreath Ideas, where I craft and share unique DIY wreath ideas. I’m so excited to share this gilded fall wreath tutorial with you today.  The rich metallic tones and traditional fall colors work together to give this wreath a nice POP! A couple […]

Filed Under: Autumn, Crafts, Fall, Thanksgiving, Wreaths

100+ Handmade gifts for grown ups!

November 5, 2015 Leave a Comment

The holidays are almost here… If you’re one who likes to hand make your gifts, well, you better get to makin’! Here are more than 100 inspirational DIY ideas for handmade gifts!

Filed Under: Christmas, Crafts, Holidays

Simple Pumpkin Planters.

October 15, 2015 3 Comments

So Handsome Hubby and I took a little trip to Roger’s Gardens a few weeks ago.  If you are not conveniently located in Orange County, you are probably not familiar with this awesome garden center, and I am sorry to hear that. However, I was close enough to snap up some of the fab Halloween […]

Filed Under: Autumn, Crafts, Fall, floral design, garden & outdoors, gardening, Halloween, Holidays

Halloween craft ideas

September 24, 2015 Leave a Comment

I love that Halloween is almost here!  In case you need a little inspiration, here are some Halloween craft projects to help get you in the spirit!

Filed Under: Crafts, Halloween

Halloween decor: setting the scene with candles.

September 7, 2015 2 Comments

I realize that we are still in the middle of September… but that doesn’t mean my thoughts aren’t elsewhere – like on Halloween.  It is one of my favorite holidays and I am itching to start putting up my fall and Halloween decor.  Sometimes, that starts with getting the house to smell more like fall, […]

Filed Under: candles, Halloween

65 Valentine’s Day Ideas

January 27, 2015 Leave a Comment

Valentine’s Day is right around the corner, and if you’re in need of a little inspiration, you’re in the right place! There are more than 65 Valentine crafts, recipes, tutorials and Valentine’s Day printables here today! (Oh, and if you’re a chocolate lover, here are 5 of the best chocolatiers in Los Angeles…  you can […]

Filed Under: Crafts, Holidays, Round-Ups, Valentine's Day

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

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