My kids are back to school today, and I am in the mood for fall, even though it has been in the 90's around here... ugh. I can't wait for crisp, cool sweater weather! I thought I'd share with you my VERY FIRST blog post I wrote last year for this blog when it was just a brand new baby. ;) Over the weekend this fall wreath was featured on Disney's Babble (eek, one of my absolute favorites!!), so it couldn't have been too bad for a first blog post, right?! So without further ado, here's the ... [ Read More ]
Colored Popcorn Recipe with Jell-O
Have you ever seen an amazing party on Pinterest where they served bright, colored popcorn that matched the colors and theme of the party, and wondered how in the world they made it, or where they bought it? That was me this week! And I have the secret ingredient... Jell-O! I love the look of bright, cheery colored popcorn in an apothecary jar at a candy or sweets table at a party. I just made a big batch of pretty turquoise Jell-O popcorn for my daughter's ... [ Read More ]
Fourth of July Decoration + Free America Printable
I recently fell head over heels in love with this cute little masking sticker set over at Whole Port (a craft supplies website). As I was looking at all of the different colors and patterns, the red and white striped tape and the navy blue with white polka dot tape jumped out at me, as they reminded me of the American flag. It was at that moment that this easy Fourth of July project was born :) Part sticker and part print, this American flag decoration was so quick and easy and painless, ... [ Read More ]
Summer Dinner Party
A beautiful summer dinner party poolside with delicious food, cold drinks, and a nautical theme. One of my favorite things to do during the summertime is to entertain family and friends. I love to play hostess and put together dinner parties and get togethers. I have so much fun picking out the perfect dishes and dinnerware, decorations, and food for the party! Recently I made a delicious surf and turf summer dinner party for my family and parents. I used ... [ Read More ]
DIY American Flag Garland
Make a colorful patriotic flag garland to decorate your home for the 4th of July with this easy tutorial. Want a great way to show your pride in America this 4th of July? This easy and fun DIY American flag garland is just the answer! Some triangles have red and white stripes, and others have a blue background with white stars, all made with inexpensive (and very forgiving) burlap and spray paint. The whole project only cost me $5 to make! Here's how you can ... [ Read More ]
DIY Metallic Handprints
I am so excited to share with you this idea that I came up with a few years ago. I have never ever ever seen this done, which makes it even more exciting! This is probably one of the easiest tutorials on my site, and yet is one of the most special and memorable gifts I can think of to give to a family member, or even keep for yourself. It is so easy, so fast, and yet so precious and sweet at the same time. And for all you procrastinators, this would make an easy and very inexpensive ... [ Read More ]