Yesterday I spent most of the cold January day indoors working upstairs in the combination office/craft/sewing room. Like so many other people I am trying to organize my home this month. The hot trend right now is the Japanese method of tidying up. The KonMari method believes that you should hold each item in your hands and if it does not “Spark Joy” then you should get rid of it. If the author, Marie Kondo, ever came into this space to assist me in organizing she might run screaming out of the ... View the Post
The Best of 2015
Hello dear friends! A very happy Monday to you. This post is a roundup of The Best of 2015. The Best of 2015 Are you enjoying the fourth day of Christmas? I so enjoy celebrating a traditional (and leisurely) holiday season that culminates with the twelfth day of Christmas on January 6th. There is so much more time to enjoy the good things. I have been cooking up a storm and continuing to try and watch all of the new holiday-themed movies. Lest you think I am now part sloth I have also ... View the Post
Creating Stockings from Antique Lace and Vintage Doilies
Several eagle-eyed readers noticed two stockings hung with care during Part II of my recent Christmas Home Tour. Inquiries were made if I had created them or if they were purchased. I did make them and it was fairly easy Creating Stockings from Antique Lace and Vintage Doilies. Creating Stockings from Antique Lace and Vintage Doilies When I began planning the turquoise and peacock theme for the living and dining room I looked for stockings in that color palette but came up empty-handed. ... View the Post
Deck The Halls with a Festive Floral Gift
It's always wonderful when you can multitask during the holiday season. Tomorrow I am hosting several lovely ladies for a cookie exchange. I always love to include flowers and greenery in my tablescapes. In keeping with the theme, I created individual floral arrangements in tiny baking cups. Deck The Halls with a Festive Floral Gift. Deck The Halls with a Festive Floral Gift Each arrangement took less than 5 minutes to create. First cut a block of florist oasis to fit the paper ... View the Post
Ginormous Peppermint Marshmallows
Do you like a little bit of hot chocolate with your marshmallow? My family sure does. Ginormous peppermint marshmallows are so delicious added to a cup of your favorite hot cocoa. They take just 15 minutes to make and are so easy. Just Three Ingredients A package of ginormous marshmallows 1 package of small candy canes One container of dipping chocolate Unwrap a candy cane and insert it slightly into the top of a marshmallow. Once the marshmallows are finished unwrap the ... View the Post
Rustic Christmas Card Display Tutorial
This year we are creating a “Rustic Plaid” Christmas decorating theme in the family room. I envisioned happy plaid, lots of red and natural touches. In our family, we love to display the many wonderful Christmas cards we receive. In keeping with the theme, we have come up with an easy and thrifty way to display this year's cards, a Rustic Christmas Card Display Tutorial. Rustic Christmas Card Display Tutorial As many of our readers know, we are always working on various home improvement ... View the Post
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