"May your walls know joy, may every room hold laughter, and every window open to great possibility." Mary Ann Radmacher
Somehow, over the last few years we started creating a theme for our Christmas Parties. First year we did a Buddy the Elf theme. Last year we did The Night Before Christmas theme. This year I became obsessed with The Grinch. Something about the colors of citrus green, red and white made me happy just thinking about a Grinch theme! …
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I remember the first year my family put up two Christmas Trees. The company my Dad worked for was closing and they told him he could have the company’s artificial Christmas tree if he wanted it. So, he brought it home with some ornaments that included some silver bells. I was fascinated with the idea of having not one, but…
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Even a little florist pick or two makes an everyday ivy look Halloween festive! The Raven picture was a DIY project. I had the frame, mat and fabric. I used the free printable (here) (http://www.justpeachydesigns.com/2013/10/free-8×10-crow-print.html) I love these vintage Halloween papers that I used to make my banner for my mantle. One of my daughters is a Language Arts…
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This weekend, we had our three kids over for a Halloween Dinner. And while the table turned out eerily creepy….it almost became even more spooktacular when the candelabra started wobbling during dinner! Note to self….next year make sure anything with a flame is in a secure position. I used my cake stand underneath some black fabric from Dollar Tree. …
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I have always just used my Fall Wreath during October but this year I decided to have a Halloween wreath. But I wanted an eerie and spooky kind of look and could not find what I wanted. So I decided to make my own wreath. I like that it looks so much different than my fall wreath. It is definitely…
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Sometimes when visiting a home décor blog, I would get a little apprehensive about starting my own blog. Some of the homes pictured there and on Pinterest are gorgeous! And I know my home is far from perfect. But then again…..I too am far from perfect (just ask my family)! So why should my home be expected to be any…
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“Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of His might” Ephesians 6:10