Do you know what a golden birthday is? I didn’t until my neighbor explained that her daughter would be celebrating her golden birthday this weekend. Apparently, your golden birthday is when you turn the same age as the day of your birth. Perhaps I didn’t know this because I would have celebrated my golden birthday […]
Ho Ho Ho Banner
December 7, 2011 by 4 Comments
I’m excited my sister, Trina, decided to share another fun Christmas project with you! This one involves a little bit of sewing, *gasp*, but it’s simple enough, I could probably do it! Here’s what she said: I made several of these felt and flannel Ho Ho Ho banners last year to give away, made with […]
A Brick Gingerbread House
December 5, 2011 by 6 Comments
My mother NEVER does things the easy way. That’s why things like decorating a pre-assembled gingerbread house can feel like cheating to me. But in this case, cheating was a good idea! While we were staying with my in-laws for Thanksgiving, my mother-in-law pulled out this pre-assembled gingerbread house for me to decorate with my […]
Simplifying the Holidays, P&G Gift Giveaway
December 1, 2011 by 35 Comments
Today is the first day of December! Are you all still with me? No panic attacks or passing out? This time of year always seems to fly by and it feels like I am squeezing 3 times the events and activities on to the calendar as will comfortably fit there. Today is my birthday, but […]
Awesome Advent Calendars
November 30, 2011 by 4 Comments
There is just one day left to prepare an advent calendar, if you don’t want to miss any of the days in Decemeber. And from the hits on my blog I know many of you are searching for advent ideas. I have a few great ones for you today! You may want to check out […]
Inexpensive Christmas Decor by Tea Rose Home
November 29, 2011 by 4 Comments
Hi everyone! I am Sachiko from Tea Rose Home. On my blog I share sewing, clothes repurposing, basket makeovers, quilt making and much more. I love everything and anything that lets me be creative. If you love link parties, visit me on Wednesdays to join the fun! Thank you for having me here today Kendra, […]
Thanksgiving 2011 Teal and Orange
November 28, 2011 by 7 Comments
I’m sure I’ll repost this next November, since we’ve all moved on to Christmas by now. But I can’t wait until then to show you the sweet and somewhat sophisticated table I came up with for our Thanksgiving feast at my in-law’s this year. Teals and blues are so hot (well really they are cool […]
Happy Thanksgiving!
November 24, 2011 by 2 Comments
I hope you have a wonderful day planned with family and/or friends. Did you participate in the Gratitude Challenge with me? I thought today might be a good day to recap the results of the challenge thus far, and help me remember so many things to be grateful for this Thanksgiving. I will admit, the challenge […]
Martha Stewart Christmas Mug
November 23, 2011 by 4 Comments
It was a happy day a few weeks ago when I opened up a box of Martha Stewart Crafts line of paints and goodies from the folks at Plaid. You might say Christmas came a little early for me this year! Among the goodness in the box were bottles of beautiful colors of satin, pearl and […]
Last minute Thanksgiving Inspiration
November 21, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Are you all ready for Thanksgiving? Or do you need a few more last-minute ideas? I’ve got lots of places you can turn for inspiration! First head over to the SNAP! The Conference blog today where I am sharing a tutorial on how to make this fun mini-pumpkin floral arrangement. It’s easier than you might think. […]
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