Almost every blog post I write includes my favorite Amazon finds, and I love sharing them with you. This 2024 Top Ten list is especially exciting because it is the items YOU love the most.
Each of these Amazon finds has been featured multiple times on my blog and Instagram. I can’t wait to hear how many of them you already have! (Of course, I own them all!)
Learning how to plant a kitchen garden has been a labor of love. This involved choosing what to plant, planning the layout, and planting. It’s important to follow the right steps when planning a kitchen garden. Getting the beds ready by using the right soil, and the meticulous planning and planting process have transformed my…
Two months ago, I embarked on a journey to plant a kitchen garden by taking an online class with Nicole at Gardenary, and I have learned so much! Little did I know, this experience would teach me the basics of planting and tending to a kitchen garden and change my outlook on gardening forever. Now…
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As I was planning the bridal shower for my son Michael and his fiancé Ellie, I wanted to create something truly unique that could also be used as bridal shower gifts. Drawing inspiration from the elegance of a bridal shop, I designed a centerpiece that would steal the show and double as gifts for our…
I made ugly Christmas sweater cookies, which will be the centerpiece for the dessert table at our upcoming Christmas party. I made bridal gown cookies for my daughter-in-law’s bridal shower, placed them in cellophane bags, and hung them on a doll clothes rack for a centerpiece. Since then, I’ve been looking for another way to…
There’s no better way to enjoy a day than with a batch of delicious and beautifully decorated spring flower cookies. These delightful treats, made with soft and buttery sugar cookies, adorned with smooth buttercream frosting, and finished with charming floral designs, are sure to bring a smile to anyone’s face.
Yes, you read that correctly. Easter basket flower cake. Are you looking for a stunning centerpiece for your Easter table? This is it! Is there anything as pretty as a cake adorned with flowers? These flowers are made with buttercream frosting. Whether you are a seasoned baker or just starting out, today I will share…
I am so excited to share my favorite DIY fall blanket project with you. I made this “finger-knitted” fall blanket, which is the best. There is one thing about this blanket that you won’t believe. I made this fall blanket without knitting needles! Wait. What? That’s because I used looped yarn. The yarn is soft…
Today I am sharing how I made a Christmas tree skirt with Bernat Alize yarn. I absolutely love this tree skirt! This tree skirt was easy and so fun to make, no knitting needles were necessary! Want to know how it is made? For years I have used vintage blankets, baskets, wood boxes, and old…
Looking for a non-traditional Christmas color? Decorating for a pink Christmas was one of my favorite Christmas decor ideas! I decorated our Carriage House with a beautiful pink Christmas theme. I made pink Christmas tree decorations, ornaments, wrapping paper, and more. The pink decor worked so well with my Christmas table.
For years, I have tried to make our living room more welcoming for guests and family, and adding a bar cart might be precisely what we need. My approach to styling the bar cart assumes we will use it, so I needed to leave space on the top shelf to mix drinks! As much as…
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 –…
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…
Today, I am sharing some really fun lemon decor ideas for your table. I love the look of lemon, and this table is perfect for spring dining. It wasn’t hard to pick the location for this dinner. My three Meyer lemon trees are right around the corner, and the lemon decor on this table set…
Fall is the perfect season to refresh your home’s decor and create a warm, inviting atmosphere in your family room. So why not use budget-friendly ideas? I decorated our family room for fall, and I can’t believe how much I love it. The colors are stunning. Would you believe this is my first time using…
I love transforming our dining room from summer to fall. I can’t wait to share the fresh and faux fall table decor items I used! Have you ever mixed fresh and faux? I do it all the time, especially when setting a table. The table decor in our dining room is new and different, and…
I just finished making homemade vanilla extract and flavored extracts for holiday gifts. They are so easy to make, inexpensive, and taste great. I love vanilla. I cook with it often and always put it in my coffee. Last year, I had a brilliant idea to make homemade vanilla extract for Christmas gifts. The only…
It’s so hard to find great hostess gifts. So this year I am making homemade vanilla! What’s the most difficult gift to find for the holidays? For me, it has to be hostess gifts. I always want to give great hostess gifts because anyone that invites us to their home deserves the best gift ever!…
Can you believe I used a paper napkin and a terra cotta pot and came up with this vase? Isn’t this just the perfect pot or vase for spring? This was such an easy DIY and I love that my terra cotta pot looks nothing like it did! The possibilities are endless and this turned…
There’s something about a jute rope basket that feels so rustic and charming. Today, I’m going to show you how to make one yourself! Maybe it’s the natural color of the jute or the way it weaves around and around for a unique texture. Whatever the reason, jute rope baskets are both beautiful and charming….
As we near the end of the year, I am sharing the most loved top ten home decor items for 2023. These are your favorites and also mine too! Every year, during the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day, I share a week of Top Ten items about my blog for the entire year!…
We all have must-haves in our lives that make life easier, at least a little bit. Today, I am sharing with you my must haves for home decor, entertaining, the kitchen and crafts/DIY. We all have must haves in our lives that make our lives easier. Today, I am sharing with you my must-haves for…
We have spent the last day traveling to the French Countryside to shop vintage flea markets. We are now in Provence and can’t wait to get started! This is the first in a series of blog posts about our trip to Provence. Later today we will meet our small group and get ready to start…
Wow. Who knew picking my top ten craft projects for this year would be this hard? I cannot wait to see if you agree! One of my favorite things to do is create items with my hands and I wish I had more time to spend in my craft room. I am very excited to…
The holidays are the season of giving. With so many amazing gifts under $25, you might find something for everyone on your list! The good news is the season of giving does not have to break the bank. There are so many thoughtful gifts to give that cost under $25. I have rounded up some…
Christmas is sixty-eight days away and I am so excited to be able to share a little bit of Christmas magic with you today! Decorating my home for the holidays is literally one of my favorite things and this year is going to be really special. While I have a lot of treasures that I…
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