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More than 30 edible gift ideas.

November 15, 2013 2 Comments

gifts, food, edible, holidays, hostess

Holiday time! Time to start baking and cooking and sharing some holiday treats with your friends and neighbors. These look delish!

Filed Under: Christmas, Holidays, recipes, Round-Ups

Easy DIY Thanksgiving dinner invitations.

November 13, 2013 Leave a Comment

Time to send out Thanksgiving dinner invitations!  If you’re looking for DIY dinner invitation ideas, this is a super easy one. We host Thanksgiving dinner each year, but it’s nice to get a formal invitation in the mail.  This one is very easy to make. (And I am super glad it is easy because my laptop […]

Filed Under: Crafts, Entertaining, Fall, Holidays, Paper, Thanksgiving

Thinking about Thanksgiving Table Decor.

November 8, 2013 1 Comment

Thanksgiving, tablescape, centerpiece, fall, autumn, entertaining

I just boxed up the last of the Halloween decor and now I am thinking about ideas for our Thanksgiving table decor.  We host Thanksgiving each year, and I think last year’s decor might have been my favorite: I loved the hanging centerpiece and the white, beribboned pumpkins with just a touch of bling. A […]

Filed Under: Autumn, candles, Centerpiece, Crafts, decor, Entertaining, Fall, floral design, Holidays, Pumpkins, Tables & Decor, Thanksgiving

60+ Handmade Gifts – Ideas and tutorials.

November 7, 2013 3 Comments

It’s never too early to start your Christmas shopping.  In fact, I tend to shop all year long and just squirrel gifts away in my Gift Closet.  However, there is nothing quite as special as a handmade gift, and a few friends of mine have put together a great collection of handmade gifts for adults […]

Filed Under: Christmas, Crafts, Holidays, Round-Ups

2013 Halloween ideas and projects.

October 31, 2013 Leave a Comment

Happy Halloween!  I am very much looking forward to taking my little Trick-or-Treat-er out this evening and am making preparations for that.  Today I thought I’d share a quick summary of the Halloween projects, decor and craft ideas that I put together this month. I love Halloween and so enjoyed making things and decorating for […]

Filed Under: Crafts, Halloween, Holidays, Round-Ups

The Great Halloween Party Wrap Up (2013 Edition)

October 30, 2013 5 Comments

So Saturday night we had our annual Halloween party.  Handsome Hubby and I love doing this every year.  He was especially pleased this year, because I finally relented and told him that he could be a Scary Clown… something he’s wanted to dress up as for years. Since the only companion costume to a scary […]

Filed Under: Entertaining, Halloween, Holidays

Creepy glowing eyes: a 5 minute Halloween decoration.

October 25, 2013 2 Comments

Are you ready for a quick, 5 minute Halloween decoration?  How about some creepy glowing eyes made from toilet paper rolls? You will need: empty toilet paper rolls scissors masking tape black spray paint glow sticks or bracelets Seriously as easy as pie. Press the roll flat, take scissors and cut two holes in it […]

Filed Under: Crafts, Halloween, Holidays, Paper

Pottery Barn inspired Bone Hand Skeleton Vase.

October 23, 2013 8 Comments

A few weeks ago I was in Pottery Barn, admiring their Halloween decor and decided that I could make something similar at home.  I particularly liked this Bone Hand Vase, but did not want to pay $100 for it… so I decided to try and make my own version for a lot less. Here’s my […]

Filed Under: Crafts, decor, Halloween, Holidays, spray paint

A blinged out Crow Pumpkin

October 22, 2013 2 Comments

Yesterday I shared the chic Crown Pumpkin that I made for my BFF.  I also made her a second pumpkin and wanted to show you that one today.   I love crows and ravens at Halloween time, so I made a blingy metallic pumpkin and added this fun black and green crow.  (Because who doesn’t […]

Filed Under: Crafts, glitter, Halloween, Holidays, Pumpkins, spray paint

Make a spooky sangria with Turning Leaf Refresh wines.

October 18, 2013 25 Comments

Fall.  Crisp, cool, and still a good time for a refreshing beverage.  I tried Turning Leaf Refresh wines over the summer and they were quite good.  I don’t typically enjoy sparkling (or sweet) wines but these were a nice surprise. I was pleasantly surprised by the Crisp White blend.  It was not too sweet, and […]

Filed Under: Drinks, Halloween, recipes

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