I was talking with my daughter the other day, and she said, “Mom, you need to do a post on the care packages that you used to send us when we were in college. You always made the best ones!” Well, that made me feel good, so of course, I was going to do it! Valentine’s Day is February 14th, and this is the perfect holiday to send a college care package to your college …
Valentine’s Cocoa Bar Who doesn’t love hot cocoa on a cold winter’s day? What makes it even more fun is to have a Valentine’s-themed cocoa bar. I love Valentine’s Day and thought this would be a great way to celebrate. So I had my girls over last week and thought this would be the perfect time to try out the cocoa bar. This is a great excuse to gather family and friends. I was poking around …
DIY Pom Heart Valentine Wreath Ok, so I have totally been into the pom-pom making! It started at Christmas, putting pom-poms on all my gifts, and now I’ve moved on to Valentine’s Day. It’s so fun to use poms to decorate for the holidays! I found this fun little wreath on Pinterest (thank you for the inspiration Country Peony), and wanted to make my own. Here is how I made it. Tools Let’s start with …
Making Christmas Cozy Christmas is my favorite holiday, and I love to make my home cozy and magical for my children and now grandchildren. Making Christmas cozy is all about creating a warm, inviting atmosphere filled with comforting details that make people feel at home. By creating warm, layered spaces filled with nostalgic details, you’ll have a cozy home ready to welcome family and friends this Christmas! Here are some tips to bring that cozy, …
Setting the Table for Thanksgiving Sitting around a beautifully set Thanksgiving table with family and friends is a warm, joyful experience that fills the heart. As you gather around, there’s a true sense of togetherness and gratitude in the air. The flicker of candlelight creates a cozy glow, and the rich, warm colors of the table remind everyone of the comfort and abundance of the season. Setting the table for Thanksgiving is a great way …
Adding a Little Spring to your Home Decor March is almost here, and it’s the perfect time for a little refresh! Bringing a touch of spring into your home decor is all about light, freshness, and a hint of nature! Spring is all about renewal, freshness, and light, so bringing that energy into your home can make your space feel vibrant and uplifting. Personally, it puts me in such a fantastic mood. Fresh Florals & …
How To Flock Your Faux Christmas Tree I’ve had a non-flocked Christmas tree for years and have wanted to flock it for a while now. Well, I finally did it, and it was super easy! You only need a few items to get this tree flocked. I didn’t go super heavy on the flocking. For one, it was freezing outside, and I wasn’t sure how messy it would be once I got the tree inside. …
Bridal Tea Party High Tea for the Bride to Be! This bridal shower was so fun to plan! I had the pleasure of designing this beautiful bridal shower for one of my good friend’s daughters, who also happens to be a great friend of my daughter. Delaney said she wanted to do a whimsical tea party. I’m not sure how whimsical I got with this decor, but I indeed got the tea part down. Tea …
DIY Chenille Rag Wreath Handmade wreaths are so fun and inexpensive to make. I had so much fun making this one with white chenille fabric to add to my Valentines’ collection. Handmade wreaths are an inexpensive way to change your decor throughout the seasons. I bought the wire wreath at the Dollar Store and ordered my chenille from Amazon. If you’re into thrifting I’m sure you could find an old chenille bedspread for super cheap. …
BEAUTIFYING YOUR PERFECT CHRISTMAS TREE There are so many entertaining ways to decorate a tree. You can really do whatever you want these days: so many fun ideas and different themes. You can never go wrong with red and white for Christmas, and that’s what I’ve been doing for the last couple of years. I love going to small shops around town or exploring my local nursery to find decorating ideas and entertaining ornaments. Fluff …
