I recently was creating a project gallery for the sidebar of the blog. I realized that I had never posted the makeover I gave the desk in my office. The Office Desk Receives A Makeover. The original office makeover was shown last year at this time. At the time I mentioned that I would love to get a different desk as the eight-year-old Ikea was really showing its wear. I mentioned I might skirt the desk if I could find any more of the fabric I used to make the office curtains. Sadly, I ... View the Post
Christmas Clips
Here is another quick and easy holiday craft. It is a perfect activity to help keep the kids occupied and add a festive flair to your decorating and gift giving with Christmas Clips. Christmas clips I created the clips to give as a “thank you” for all the sold orders in my Etsy shop. So Easy To Make The wooden clothespins were found at Wal Mart. They were $1 for 100. Little vintage treasures were hot glued to the clip. (But craft glue could be used instead for little fingers.) Then a ... View the Post
Candy Cane Initial and A Pocket Fold Napkin
Next week I will be hosting a dinner party for 12. I wanted something for each guest that would be a nice alternative to the commonplace card. Here is a Candy Cane Initial and A Pocket Fold Napkin. Candy Cane Initial and A Pocket Fold Napkin I found the candy cane striped pipe cleaners in the Target $1 section. I have also seen them at the dollar store. You’ll need wire cutters for certain initials and also a pencil or pen to curl the ends. Easy To Make The pipe cleaners bend into ... View the Post
A Hot Cocoa Bar and Other Kitchen Vignettes
A big hit at the Perfect Cookie Exchange was A Hot Cocoa Bar and Other Kitchen Vignettes. A Hot Cocoa Bar and Other Kitchen Vignettes The colors I used in decorating this year are candy apple red and soft aqua. I carried this happy palette throughout our home and into the kitchen. A wire tiered rack on the center island contains new mason jars filled with marshmallows, candy canes, and cinnamon sticks. Vintage mason jars were brightened with a bit of gingham ribbon. Vintage ... View the Post
A Perfect Cookie Exchange
It is not too often that I use the word perfect. But yesterday’s cookie exchange was magical, delicious, lovely and well….perfect! During this busy holiday season, I love the idea of making just one type of cookie and receiving a variety of delicious cookies in return. Here is A Perfect Cookie Exchange. A Perfect Cookie Exchange An online invitation was sent out a few weeks prior to the event. The turn out was fantastic. Nametags On the entryway table, I had nametags waiting for all ... View the Post
So, I Might Have Yelled At Some Christmas Garland
If you follow me on Pinterest you may have noticed that I have been pinning pictures of Christmas garland like crazy. Here is the story of So, I Might Have Yelled At Some Christmas Garland. So, I Might Have Yelled At Some Christmas Garland Garlands that would finally make use of the 1000 vintage holiday ornaments I have been hoarding. Garland for the kitchen. Masculine garlands for Sweet Guy. Felt daisy garlands for the Fashionista. Garlands that make me wish I had a ... View the Post
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