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These velvet pomegranates are the best DIY to enjoy pomegranate season. They are the cutest and I loved making them. I made these for pomegranate season with velvet but I am sure you could make them with almost any other fabric. I think you can tell, they were not hard to make!
Welcome To Day Two Of Twelve Days To Get Ready For Christmas. Do you have a theme yet for Christmas? My theme this year is A Pomegranate Christmas. Today I am sharing How to Choose a Theme for Christmas. Last year my theme was a Cranberry Christmas (and Pink Christmas in the Carriage House) and…
I have the best appetizer recipe to share with you today. It’s simple to make, and it’s always a big hit with everyone. Have you ever been hosting a party and wanted a great appetizer recipe that would be sure to wow your guests? Well, this one might be it! Read on for all of…
Even though freezing temperatures are gripping much of the country, there is something exciting on the horizon—spring is coming! It may not feel like it yet, but the longer days and hints of sunshine remind us that warmer weather and fresh flowers are just around the corner. Now is the perfect time to start planning…
I love this Valentine DIY craft. These kitchen towels and pink dish soap are a perfect gift or a fun way to spruce your kitchen. I also love crafts. Especially when they are easy and inexpensive to make. These Valentine DIY dish towels cost less than $3.00 to make, which makes this the perfect craft…
Hosting a Christmas party for 150 – 200 people is no small feat, but it’s one of my favorite ways to celebrate the season and unite those we love. Every December, my kitchen is a whirlwind of activity for weeks as I prepare all the food for the party. Our party menu features 14 –…
Last night, our home was filled with the joy, laughter, and holiday spirit of 150 of our closest family and friends as we hosted our 37th annual Christmas party. Although the party is over, I am writing this just before our party is about to begin. The anticipation is building, and I can’t help but…
As you plan your Christmas menus, I wanted to share many delicious Christmas Eve recipes. These are easy to make and delicious! It’s always nice to have something new to add to the holiday menu. These recipes are keepers that may very well become a holiday tradition on your table.
I love to wrap gifts, but finding cute wrapping paper can be hard. So, I made my own Christmas red wrapping paper, and I love it. Years ago, I used styrofoam plate printing to make art in my son’s elementary school classes. I knew someday I would find a way to use this creative printing…
Our Christmas party is in twenty days, and as you know, I cook all the food. Of course, I am freaking out. But I have a way to get it all done! The party is a big event that has grown in every aspect over the last thirty-eight years. We invite our friends and family…
Please don’t ask me why, but Black Friday arrived this week! I love these sales as I focus on finding the perfect gifts and fabulous prices for my holiday shopping. I am unsure why (or when) all retail companies have decided that Black Friday sales are no longer only the day after Thanksgiving. Instead, they…
Christmas trends can be overwhelming. How do we know which ones are best for us? Let’s start by looking at Christmas decorating trends to avoid this year. The anticipation of decorating our homes is one of the most exciting aspects of Christmas. We envision warm lights, festive ornaments, and cozy, inviting spaces celebrating the season’s…
I decided to bring a handmade touch to our holiday decorations by creating a stunning poinsettia Christmas wreath. I made this stunning poinsettia wreath using crepe paper and pan pastels, which give the crepe paper petals a more realistic look. I have always wanted to make one of these, and although it took a while,…
It’s Day Six of Getting Ready for Christmas, and today, I am sharing some creative ideas for gift wrapping with hilarious gift tag ideas! I am sharing my favorite Christmas tags, and I hope you have some fun with them.
It’s day four of Twelve Days of Getting Ready for Christmas and I am sharing how to use Christmas ribbons to decorate your dining chairs. For twelve days I am offering lots of ideas to get ready for the holidays. Today, I am sharing how to decorate your chairs with ribbons and more.
It’s the first day of Twelve Days of Getting Ready for Christmas! Today, I am sharing ideas for Christmas colors and a theme for your decor. For twelve days, I will do everything I can to help you prepare for Christmas. Today is day one of this series, and I am sharing how to choose a theme and/or…
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