Let me just start out by saying that if you are a full-time professional party planner it’s not uncommon to singlehandedly plan and execute a budget themed party occurring four states away. Planning a 50th Anniversary Party on a Budget. However, I am not a full-time professional party planner. I am a part-time interior designer, full-time college student, wife, mother, dog walker, chief cook, and bottle washer. But I was able to execute this celebration to the great happiness of my client and ... View the Post
A Happy Moment to Breathe
I just finished another round of college finals. The tests and term papers came on the heels of a fall blog tour and planning a party for 100 people in another state. This is accompanied by two large jobs that need to be completed by the end of this upcoming week. A Happy Moment to Breathe. Through it all, I have managed to keep my eyes on the prize. The barometer I always use in determining what truly matters is to ask myself “What would I be glad that I had done twenty years from now?” ... View the Post
2016 Costume Challenge Becoming Laura Ingalls Wilder
2016 Costume Challenge Becoming Laura Ingalls Wilder It’s the moment many of you have been waiting for: when I reveal all of my plans and research for the annual costume. This year, 2016 Costume Challenge Becoming Laura Ingalls Wilder. This year I received inspiration for the time period I would recreate from my cousin, Laura Ingalls Wilder. Laura was born on February 7, 1867, in Pepin, Wisconsin. This is one of the earliest photos of Laura as a child. She is standing on the right, ... View the Post
5 Easy Crafts From 1 Plaid Shirt
For me, the return of cooler temperatures means cozy flannel. I love to add touches of it to our fall home. Here are 5 Easy Crafts From 1 Plaid Shirt. 5 Easy Crafts From 1 Plaid Shirt To create five easy projects you will need some old flannel shirts or blankets. You may also require scissors, twine, mod podge, a paintbrush, and some great leaf printables. First remove all of the collars, cuffs, and plackets off of each shirt. Set these aside. There are so many wonderful things you ... View the Post
Make Your Own Patchwork Napkins With Pizazz
Last week on my fall tour I shared a tablecloth and set of napkins that I had recently made. Here is how to Make Your Own Patchwork Napkins With Pizazz. There was also a post featuring a DIY tiered tray. On the bottom shelf were some patchwork napkins. Make Your Own Patchwork Napkins With Pizazz But before we start the tutorial let’s go back in time a bit. Over the summer I entered Thistlewood Farms Sweet Tea Fabric Challenge. I was absolutely overjoyed when I learned my sailboat ... View the Post
I Made A Tiered Tray
I have wanted a tiered tray for quite some time. I Made A Tiered Tray This tiered tray was created for under $15. The Supplies For this project, you will need two trays of graduated sizes (HomeGoods), a wooden candlestick (Michaels) and 3 small mini wooden candleholders (Hobby Lobby). Remember to use your coupons! Remove any embellishments that you don’t want off of the tiered tray with scissors. Pull out the metal insert of the candlestick using a pair of pliers. Simply ... View the Post
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