With the start of season 6 of Downton Abbey this past Sunday, I've got all things English and tea on my mind. I'm SO excited about the new season, and yet so sad that it will all be over soon! Sniff sniff. You probably already know from my first Downton Abbey tea party and my second Downton Abbey tea party that I love the show and a formal tea party, and when you combine the two pure magic happens. It's such a great way to relax with family or friends and slow down and relax a bit while ... [ Read More ]
DIY Gold Painted Glasses
I'm a sucker for anything gold and shiny and wanted an easy way dress up some glasses for the holidays. Today I've got the perfect way to add more gold to your life with some pretty DIY gold painted glasses! These DIY gold painted glasses took me just a few minutes each to make, but look great filled with a sparkling drink . DIY GOLD PAINTED GLASSES Supplies: Glassware (wine glasses, champagne glasses, etc.) Gold paint (that is safe for glass) Small paintbrush Step 1. ... [ Read More ]
Minions Party + DIY Minions Paper Lanterns
Our DIY Minions Party has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #MinionsMovieNight #CollectiveBias Kids and adults everywhere have fallen in love with those adorable little yellow minions. And how could they not? They love say the funniest things, love to party, and all they need to be happy is each other and a horrible villain to serve. With the recent release of the Minions movie, I thought it would be fun to surprise my kids with a ... [ Read More ]
DIY Dog Bone Wreath + Dog Gift Basket
This DIY Dog Bone Wreath and Dog Gift Basket are brought to you by Big Lots. All ideas and opinions are always 100% my own. #BIGDeal #CollectiveBias If you love to pamper your pooches like we do, especially around the holidays, then you're going to love today's DIY! I'm going to be showing you how to make a dog bone wreath for your favorite furry friend(s). I'm also going to show you how to put together a great gift basket that any pet will love! This DIY dog bone wreath and dog gift ... [ Read More ]
Free Printable Christmas Advent Scripture Cards
As much as I love Christmas, I sometimes get wrapped up in all of the excitement and fun of Santa Claus, parties, fun family outings, etc. that it's easy to lose focus on why it is that we celebrate Christmas. I created some free printable Christmas advent scripture cards that I am going to be using with my family this December to remind us about the spiritual side of Christmas. Our family already has a Christmas advent calendar that I made a few years ago that I fill with wooden activity ... [ Read More ]
DIY Bracelets for Kids
Getting crafty with my kids is one of my greatest pleasures in life. I love watching their excitement when I pull out the craft supplies and we get to work on a project together. I recently got crafty with my kids, who were thrilled when I told them that they were going to be making some cute DIY bracelets for kids that they could put words, letters, and cute emoticons and symbols on! They almost didn't believe me when I told them that we were also going to learn how to knit a scarf without ... [ Read More ]