While I will in all actuality probably be asleep when the clock strikes 12 tonight if I were to host a party I would usher in 2015 with lots of pink and gold. One of my favorite champagnes is Amour de Paris from Trader Joe’s. Pair it with gold sugared rims for a magical toast. Don’t forget to add some ombre glitter to your bottles… and create some happy drink stirrers. A pink and gold glitter photo backdrop can be made in minutes with colored cardstock, a circle punch and a quick run ... View the Post
Archives for December 2014
The Best of 2014
Both Mr. Décor and Sweet Guy are home on Christmas break so while there is a quick lull in the activity I wanted to pop in and say “Hello”. This past year was a busy one full of changes and of course a lot of DIY. 2014 had several great projects. The top 10 of your well pinned favorites included: Bergère Chair Receives a Slipcover Customizing a Standard Shed Valentine Cupcake Cloches Succulent Garden in Thrift Store Containers 3 D Seashell Art Packing For Paris ... View the Post
A Warm and Easy Gift for Friends and Neighbors
Time truly got away from me this year my friends. I knew many of our neighbors would soon be leaving for the holidays, we had house guests arriving and I just could not spend 2-3 days in the kitchen this year baking. So here is A Warm and Easy Gift for Friends and Neighbors. A Warm and Easy Gift for Friends and Neighbors This fairly quick craft saved me. Back in early November, I had pinned this darling present topper from Homespun With Heart. Completely adorable. Also completely ... View the Post
Something More Sundays Week 4
Christmas is almost upon us. Something More Sundays Week 4 Many of us are just done in with the stress and chaos that we now so often associated with Christmas. It can be so overwhelming that the exhausted would happily push right past this holiday. This one day of Santa, retail abundance and resulting meltdowns. Something More Sundays Week 4 But truly this is not Christmas. Not the REAL Christmas. Because Christmas is not just one day. Technically it’s 12. It starts on the 25th and ends ... View the Post
All The Details for the Wintermint Guest Room
Thank you all for your lovely comments yesterday on the Wintermint Guest Room. I just want to give each and every one of you a great big happy hug! Here are all All The Details for the Wintermint Guest Room. All The Details for the Wintermint Guest Room Shall we start with the wall color? It is not exactly called Wintermint but in this months issue of House Beautiful, they have an article entitled “Wintermint” and this matches the color featured. The wall color is actually “Cool White” ... View the Post
Storybook Cottage A Truly Tiny Guest Room
Welcome to the Storybook Cottage A Truly Tiny Guest Room Wintermint. Storybook Cottage A Truly Tiny Guest Room Let’s start from the beginning. Back in October when we moved into our home this room, like the rest of the house, was yet another shade of brown. (Please, quit coveting the yellow and brown glass light shades! :) So I painted the walls a lovely shade of winter mint. Then the room became a dumping ground for everything that was not being used in other areas of the ... View the Post