I’m slowly putting some finishing touches on my own holiday decor (and probably will be until Christmas Eve, but that’s another story, though you can catch peeks here and there on my Instagram feed), and I wanted to spend a few minutes today sharing with you all some of the gorgeous images that have inspired me …
With a busy Etsy shop that requires weekly trips to a printer, my husband and I know the value of finding a reliable, fast, and easy-to-work with company. For a couple of years now, Staples Copy & Print has been our go-to (they even know us by name), so you can only imagine how excited I …
When it comes to holiday gift wrap, I love finding simple, inexpensive shortcuts that look anything but run-of-the-mill. It’s not a challenge to come up with something amazing if you have an hour and unlimited funds…but creating a clever, no-sew wine bag in 10 minutes and a couple of dollars? Much harder to pull off. …
An easy personalized Christmas gift wrap idea that the kids will love helping create! When it comes to holiday gift wrapping, I am a firm believer that presentation is everything. While a great gift is nice, taking the time to put a little thought, effort, and personalization into your gift wrap makes …
One of my favorite holiday traditions is our advent calendar. I enjoy creating it, and my kids definitely enjoy running to it each morning and finding their treat/activity. Last year, we did a puzzle advent calendar, where each day’s bag contained several pieces to put together, culminating in a completed puzzle, of course, on Christmas …
There’s just something special about gifting (and receiving) baked goods for the holidays. It’s a thoughtful gift that is practically guaranteed to put a smile on the face (and belly!) of the recipient. And when you add a touch of creativity to an otherwise plain-jane container, it takes a great gift to the next level… Step 1: …
Easy Mod Podged glitter ornaments are a quick and easy craft idea perfect for Christmas. Make as teacher gifts, gift toppers, or make for your own tree! I can’t say enough good things about these glitter ornaments. They are great for neighbor/teacher gifts, gift toppers, or to sell at holiday craft fairs! I chose gold …
Looking for some fun and easy gingerbread house party ideas? You’re in the right place! Put together a cute and festive party that everyone will love! Like so many of you, I absolutely love this time of year. The festive gatherings, school functions, holiday cards, and special family traditions all combine to make November and December …
It’s November, all! The time of year when the weather starts to get cooler, the holidays begin to creep into people’s consciousness, and weekends start filling up with festive activities, office parties, and get-togethers with friends and family. And while a bottle of wine is usually a safe choice for a hostess gift, why not go slightly …
It’s time for my annual roundup of favorite posts from the last year! I love this tradition of sharing favorite posts from the previous year; you can see my 2013 picks in this post, and my favorite posts from 2011 & 2012 here. Let’s get started! This office chair update is one of my favorite DIY’s …
A big thank you to Hefty for sponsoring today’s post and providing a fun way for my kids and I to create treats for their friends! It’s the last weekend before Christmas, which means the malls are full, the wrapping supplies are out, and the menu planning has begun. Most of the gifts have been bought, …
Anyone else’s Christmas shopping decidedly NOT done? Have no fear, today, I’m sharing some easy gifts to MAKE! Perfect for those hard-to-shop-for folks on your list–there’s something here for everybody! doily canvas bags from under the sycamore hoop ornament tutorial from burlap+blue diy bath fizzies from martha stewart mason jar pincushions from stolen moments labeled …