Receiving pretty presents is more important than you may think. It was considered meaningful enough to become one of the 5 love languages. If someone you care about feels especially loved through gifts, then the wrapping is just as important as what is inside. Presents by themselves are simply things under pretty paper, but the…
Welcome to our Christmas Home Tour It is wonderful to be sharing my home for the holidays with you. This Christmas is going to be different as Hubs and two of my sons have to work on Christmas Day. I plan on spending my Christmas day enjoying the Christmas decor sparkles with coffee in the…
Makeover Last Years Traditions into this Years Favorites. Deciding on an annual Christmas theme and playing with new ideas is a lot of creative fun. So is browsing stores for inspiration and making over past years decor to fit this year’s theme. Sort through your Christmas stash, I bet you can find a bunch of stuff that…
During the winter months, I have blanket throws in every room of our home, the living room, the family room, the craft room, and every bedroom. It’s the time of year when you want something warm and soft to snuggle up into and these cozy fleece blankets are absolutely perfect. Whether you’re looking for a…
These DIY Christmas chair covers are a last-minute attempt to fix up our dining room table. I still love the table as the middle leaf flips so there is no table leaf to deal with. Unfortunately, the chair finish is wearing off making my set look very tired and out of place in our open…
A Holiday Favorite of Children and Honey Bears This warm milk with cinnamon and honey is a simple warm milk recipe that has been a family favorite in our home for years. I first made it when my boys were little because my eldest is allergic to chocolate. While other children had hot chocolate, he…
DIY Art has come a Long Way I have a real fondness for DIY artwork, I think it comes from the many years I rented my home. I could freshen up a room and cover the oh so beige walls. DIY art has come a long way from the days when we taped posters to…
Are you itching to get started on Christmas? I know the feeling, and the good news is you can start now. Some of the prep is fun, like daydreaming about baking marathons or shopping for toys, and some of it is just the little jobs that make everything go smoother. I promise this is not…
