Every year I have such a hard time waiting past January 1st to go nuts and begin making tons of stuff for Valentine’s Day. I don’t think I am alone in this as I am seeing soooo many cute projects out there right now! I have a wreath on every door, and the
Dollar Store, how I love thee… There are so many crafting and art supplies to be found at the local Dollar Store it boggles the mind. My favorite things to pick up are items that would probably cost me four to five times as much at a craft supply or fabric store. For this
I am going to share some pictures with you today that I hope will not do the following: 1) Scar you for life because they are so shameful 2) Make you think I am gross I have saved TONS of DIY cleaning tips and ideas from Pinterest for a while now, and tested quite
Hello friends! I am so excited to be posting the first Pretty Things Features, thank you to everyone who linked up to Pretty Things this week! You are so creative, I am amazed at the projects you think of, create, write about and share. That is a lot of work! And I really appreciate YOU!! If you
I have a confession to make, I think I have become addicted to Holidays. Is that possible? As I vacuumed up the pine needles and took the last of the Christmas ornaments out to the garage, I was thinking about…Valentine’s Day. I found myself sorting through my fabric, sorting out everything for the next
Happy New Year Friends!! We are celebrating the very first Pretty Things Weekly Link Party today (enter below) and a fabulous giveaway from Ramsign!!! They are giving one lucky reader a Ramsign House Number Sign (1-5 numbers) enter below and I will announce the winner once our link party is closed. Below are just a
New Year’s for me is exciting each year, but not because of a party (we are usually home in jammies) Or because something magical takes place at midnight (I do love to snack and wait for the ball to drop in New York) But because it reminds me of second chances, and what is to
Can you believe it is almost 2013?? It has been an amazing year, I have loved getting to know you and making stuff together. My little ones are getting so big, and my eldest turned 21 this year. Time is so precious, I am so thankful for the time I am able to spend with
Looking for an easy (yet delicious) appetizer for holiday parties or New Years? Rich, creamy Spinach Dip is a party favorite! It keeps well so you can make it ahead of time and even freezes for up to three months. I have tried quite a few variations of Spinach Dip over the years, and this is my hands-down favorite way
I wanted to take a moment to wish my friends a wonderful, Merry Christmas today. I hope this finds you spending the day the way you would like to, and enjoying the peace, comfort and hope that Christ’s birthday and life bring. Not just today, but every day of the year. If we were together
While I enjoy grabbing seasonal flavored coffee in the fall and winter at Starbucks, I like to make some yummy drinks at home too. Not only are they easy on the budget, but I can make them anytime, and can make them for guests too. This weekend I was craving something sweet and
If you have dry skin or suffer from dry skin during the winter months, you know how frustrating it can be to find something that really helps. Everyone in our family seems to deal with dry and/or sensitive skin all or part of the year. I have come across a few different recipes for homemade body
Christmas just would not be the same if we didn’t make a gingerbread house together each year. Every year we make one a bit different, but this year I decided I would try something that I have not done before, a no-bake version made out of graham crackers. And am I glad I did,
Do you have all of your baking done? Just getting started or maybe somewhere in the middle like me? I wanted to share a treat that I really look forward to all year, and because I would consume far too much, only allow myself to make this during the holidays. This treat is nothing but sweet, crispy and
Every girl needs a little bling. The same should apply to stemware don’t you think? And who would have known that inspiration would strike at the Dollar Tree? I made a set of this Wine Glass Charms in less than 30 minutes from Christmas ornament hangers I found at Dollar Tree! Our stemware consists
Do you have a special treat that you make every year during the Holiday’s? When I was growing up I knew we were getting close to Christmas when my Grandma Edith made her AMAZING divinity. Fluffy, white, sweet and divine divinity. I have tried a few times but I have yet to master
Cranberry Orange Bread is a must-have each year for our family. While I have altered the recipe over the years and experimented, this is my tried and true version that I love. With enough sugar to make it sweet, and juicy cranberries and orange segments, this bread is gobbled up quickly! This recipe
Glitter is gorgeous all year, but in the winter when it’s cold (or colder) outside there is nothing better than sparkly pretty things to warm your home. I have seen a few variations of this over the years but I have found a formula that works very well. And it sticks like cement to
It’s December, it’s officially the holiday season, and it’s time for our new SPARK themed party. Our theme for December is Winter Wonderland! Time to inspire and be inspired with our recipes, stories, home decor, photography, crafts, DIY projects, Etsy items, and more.A big thank you to our SPARK sponsor this month, CraftProjectIdeas.com There, you’ll
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