I've got this set of bright blue Christmas plates with oversized childlike trees on them that I have had for years. Actually, I believe that they were passed down to me by my mother when she grew tired of them. They are absolutely adorable and my children love them, but they don't scream "classy" or even "an adult uses this dish," so I figured that this might be the year to upgrade...at least … [Read more...]
Archives for November 2013
Homemade Cranberry Honey
November 27, 2013 Leave a Comment
How beautiful is this sweet little jar of cranberry honey? And oh so festive! What a perfect and simple DIY gift, or just enjoy it yourself. Believe it or not, there are only three ingredients needed to make this yummy treat, and you more than likely have them in your pantry already. DIY Cranberry Honey Print Prep time 5 mins Cook time 5 mins Total time 10 mins … [Read more...]
Ornament Display
November 25, 2013 1 Comment
We all have an ornament that has sentimental value to us. I don't know about you, but with three kids under the age of eight running around my home, I tend to not put these ornaments on my tree for fear of them being broken. It's a shame that I am not able to display my special ornaments and it always makes me a bit sad to have to pack them back up and put them away for safekeeping. This year, … [Read more...]
DIY Ornament Garland
November 22, 2013 7 Comments
There have been a lot of pins on Pinterest lately showing a bunch of adorable ornament garlands and I just love them. I kept pining them myself and I have finally broken down and made one of my own. It wasn't nearly as challenging or time consuming as I had feared that it might be and it is totally customizable by choosing whatever color and style of ornament that suits your décor. Being the … [Read more...]
DIY Sugared Pecans
November 20, 2013 1 Comment
Have you walked through a shopping mall lately and passed the kiosk that sells warm, candied fruits and nuts? You know the ones...they prey on your hunger and know that you have to eat while walking because there is only so much time in the day and not long until Christmas. It's like they pipe their amazingly enticing odor through the mall's central air so that the moment you walk through … [Read more...]
DIY $2 Glitter Trees
November 18, 2013 8 Comments
Oh how I love glitter! Maybe it's a girl thing, but in my mind, everything is better with some glitter on it. It makes me oh so happy to see the light reflecting off of my pretty new trees and bouncing around the walls like a kaleidoscope. It just looks very festive and cheerful and you can personalize these trees to make any colors you like that match your décor. This project took me about 20 … [Read more...]
Hearty 3 Bean Chili
November 15, 2013 4 Comments
Football is a way of life for my family. We are glued to the TV on Sunday afternoons waiting to cheer on our beloved 49ers. And while we wait for our games to start, we chow down on some of our favorite fall foods like buffalo chicken dip and this delicious chili. This is a very hearty chili, almost stew like because it is so chock full of chili goodness. I found this recipe years ago from … [Read more...]
DIY Mini Cloche
November 13, 2013 3 Comments
Cloches seem to be all the rage right now in home décor, but for some reason they are hard to find and tend to be pretty expensive. I knew that there had to be a way to make my own, so I took a trip to Hobby Lobby and walked the aisles looking for my DIY inspiration. When I saw some small wood circles the idea started forming. You could probably see the little light bulb over my head as I … [Read more...]
Ham & Cheese Hashbrown Casserole
November 11, 2013 5 Comments
There's nothing like a piping hot breakfast when there's a chill in the air. That's one great reason to try this super yummy ham and cheese hashbrown casserole, but once you taste it you won't need any more arm twisting. This is a quick and easy dish to put together and is perfect for company or just as a nice pick me up for yourself. This only calls for seven easy to find ingredients and has … [Read more...]
Chalkboard To Do List
November 8, 2013 Leave a Comment
I think that as I age my mind will be the first thing to go. Between three kids, a husband who travels constantly, starting a blog and the upcoming holidays there is just no way that I can remember everything on my mental to do list. This chalkboard list has already come in handy after making it just yesterday. It's a place where I can jot down any reminders and then just wipe clean when I have … [Read more...]
Pumpkin Cranberry Bread
November 6, 2013 8 Comments
I started making this recipe years ago when my husband was away for training for 6 months and I was constantly looking for new foods to send in his care packages. The first time that I mailed this bread, my husband requested that it be sent again, and then again. He and his friends loved this bread and wanted it sent in almost every package. It became a staple in our home and even now it brings … [Read more...]
Burlap Covered Canvas
November 4, 2013 6 Comments
I have been busy creating all kinds of diy gifts and projects that take a lot of time, energy and focus, so I needed a bit of a crafting palate cleanser. That's what this little guy was for me. This was incredibly quick and easy to make and it is super versatile. In fact, when I was trying to photograph it I couldn't decide if I wanted to show it sitting on my mantle, as a place card holder for … [Read more...]
