Hi everyone. I know this is a little late for Christmas, but this idea will work for any dinner party, maybe in time for your New Year’s Eve party!  I think it’s nice to think about where to seat your guests.  It makes it easier […]

I love tassel garlands.  They are popping up all over the place from Target to Walmart!  But if you are looking for a certain color scheme or particular length, making your own is easy.  Most of the online tutorials I found call for using tissue […]

My daughter’s high school graduation party was a great opportunity to try out some DIY party decorations.  These ideas would work equally well for a casual wedding, shower or anniversary party!  Here’s a run down of what we did: Giant Balloons & Tassel Garlands I […]

It’s hard to believe our baby girl, Elizabeth, is graduating!  It sounds cliche to ask where has the time gone, but really where has it?  I want to celebrate this event beautifully for her as we have had so many major changes and moves over […]

I have been picking up these adorable vintage egg cups  throughout the year at yard sales and thrift stores and now have a collection in varying sizes.  I couldn’t envision ever using  them for their intended purpose of holding a soft-boiled egg but I could […]

Over the past few years, Debra and I have organized several bake sales.  Along the way, we’ve discovered a few tips that help boost profit and make the sale run more smoothly.  This past Saturday, our local MOPS (Mother’s of Preschoolers) group hosted a community […]

With the older two kids off to camp this past week, Greta and I were able to focus on slowing down. With three kids, it’s so nice to be able to spend one on one time with each child. Growing up, my dad would take […]

We couldn’t have asked for a nicer day for the annual MOPS (Mother’s of Preschoolers) Bake Sale/Yard Sale which was held this past Saturday.  Debra and I were there bright and early to get the coffee going and set up the “sweets” table.  Between Saturday […]

It seems whenever we are working on someone’s home some element of the makeover weaves its way into my own home decor.  Working on The Manor House at The Pines was no exception.  We spent so many afternoons there, enjoying the woodsy, earthy surroundings as we worked that, […]