I am repainting our entire level and wasn't going to do a mantel this year. Gasp! What??? Me? No mantel? I couldn't handle it. So approximately 1 1/2 hrs ago I … [Read more...]
Christmas Family Pictures
The picture above is of my parents' home which is nestled on the Chesapeake Bay. We all adore it. This year was the first Thanksgiving we celebrated since my dad's death last February, and … [Read more...]
How to Make a Christmas Swag
My mom has some fantastic landscaping around her home, so while I was visiting over Thanksgiving I made sure to admire it! Â Yes...that is me...admiring :). This holly tree caught a little of my … [Read more...]
Chalkboard & Silver Pinecone Ornaments
How to Make Chalkboard & Silver Pinecone Ornaments Making your own chalkboard ornaments is simple! Use old ball ornaments and chalkboard paint to create your own on-the-cheap. How to Make … [Read more...]
Lemon Ornaments: Christmas Tree Decorations with Little Money
After seeing Holly's genius tattooed fruit , I had an idea for a super cute and fairly inexpensive Christmas ornament. This idea, snowballed into a bunch of ideas and my brainstorm flurry … [Read more...]
Christmas Mantels in Review: Mantel Inspiration Found Here!
In preparation for the Holiday Home linky party (which kicks off at Layla's on Nov. 30th), I decided to host an impromptu Last Year's Mantels Linky Party! You all never disappoint! I … [Read more...]
Upside Down Christmas Trees: Ho, ho, ho or No, no, no?
creditThere is a "new" upside down way to show off your Christmas tree which really isn't new at all. Here is some of the history on the inverted tree:"In the 7th century a monk from Crediton, … [Read more...]
Merry Christmas to all!
I made a little Scrapblog for friends instead of a Christmas card this year, and I thought I'd share it with all of you! Simply click on the play arrow to see the pics. If you want the … [Read more...]
Love and Christmas
If I decorate my house perfectly with plaid bows, strands of twinkling lights and shiny balls, but do not show love to my family, I’m just another decorator.If I slave away in the kitchen, baking … [Read more...]
S’mores as Neighbor Invites and Christmas Favors
I am not managing all that is coming at me very well these days. Â I was sick for an entire week last week, and had some unexpected stressors pop up just to make things even more interesting. Â (I'll … [Read more...]
MYO Christmas Tea Towel using Scrapblog.com
From the many emails and comments I have received, you didn't know about this gem of a site called Scrapblog until recently. In the past on my blog, I introduced you to Scrapblog.com before … [Read more...]
Christmas Home Tour
If you follow me regularly, these will (mostly) be pictures you have already seen. If you don't regularly follow, I hope you'll start now. Welcome to my home!Before we begin the tour, please help … [Read more...]