Sweet Guy is on spring break this week. Alas, we will be home for most of it so I wanted to make the best of it. What could be more festive than a St. Patrick’s Day Decor themed table? St. Patrick’s Day Decor Using the colors of the Irish flag for inspiration I started with an Irish linen tablecloth with floral embroidery in shades of orange and green. Ireland is filled with “Happy Villages” so I thought I would use my china pattern, The Friendly Village. The green glassware was ... View the Post
Planning A Trip To Ireland
My friends, I am excitedly in the initial stages of Planning A Trip To Ireland. It has long been on my bucket list to see the Emerald Isle. Our trip has tentatively been set for July of 2017. It will be the pot of gold at the end of a 30-year rainbow colored journey I have been on to complete my final college degree. Planning A Trip To Ireland Although I am just getting started in the planning here are 10 things our family would like to see: 1. There are a number of castles I would like ... View the Post
Creating A Secret Garden
Our yard is rather large. Our neighbors have told us, that for the most part, the backyard in our 30+-year-old house had long been neglected. When I think about the amount of work required to transform it I get a bit overwhelmed and then want to do nothing. I’ve found that breaking it down into small sections has helped tremendously. Right now Mr. Decor and I are working on Creating A Secret Garden. Creating A Secret Garden There is a small space behind our shed that is in desperate need ... View the Post
DIY My Nest is Best Spring Ornament
Although spring is still two weeks away I am so ready for it and wanted to add a bit of sunny cheer to my home. DIY My Nest is Best Spring Ornament. DIY My Nest is Best Spring Ornament This spring ornament is easy to create and you can use it so many ways. Set one at each place setting on a holiday tablescape as a sweet gift for guests. Attach it to a door handle or hook. Or create an entire flock for a Happy Easter tree. DIY Instructions Start with one half of a clear plastic ... View the Post
Planting Hope Daffodil Hill
I grew up in Northern California. A little over an hour from my hometown, near Sutter Creek, there is a hill that is transformed every spring into a carpet of daffodils. It is, in short, an amazing sight to behold. Planting Hope Daffodil Hill. Planting Hope Daffodil Hill First-time visitors gazing over the fields always ask, “How did this happen?” The answer is simple, two women made this beauty possible. The property has been in the same family since the late 1800s. One of the ... View the Post
DIY Wee Springtime/Easter Putz Cottages
This past weekend I needed a bit of glitter in my life so I created a DIY Wee Springtime/Easter Putz Cottages. I’ve done Putz Christmas houses many times prior but this was my first attempt at making springtime versions. DIY Wee Springtime/Easter Putz Cottages You can purchase Putz kits on Etsy and also make your own with medium weight chipboard and a variety of printables that you can find HERE. I have a Silhouette Cameo and they also have mini house templates you can create. Dyeing ... View the Post
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