Last weekend we celebrated my sweet aunt’s birthday! My cousins and uncle put together a surprise party for her, and seeing her reaction was so much fun and really special. They all did a great job coordinating it and keeping it a secret. I was able to contribute, in just a small way, by making […]
DIY Wood Bead Garland
This holiday season we stepped up our game in the decorating department. We had more motivation than normal, because we knew we’d be hosting Todd’s work crew, and wanted to have a cohesive and festive look. Our home is a rustic, craftsman style with lots of wood and stone. One project that I would absolutely […]
DIY Succulent Centerpiece Tutorial
Succulents remain popular in home decor, and I am personally a fan! I love touches of green and nature throughout my house, although I don’t exactly have a green thumb. But, I wanted to design an arrangement for our dining room table, and this DIY succulent centerpiece fits our rustic/farmhouse/crafstman/neutral style perfectly. My mom found this tray […]
Friday Favorites
Long time, no see!!! I did not intentionally take a break from blogging, but it has really been so long. Life has simply gotten a little crazy (planning several events, computer issues, etc etc), and I haven’t made it a priority! But I am hoping to start a new pattern of blogging again. Because I […]
Friday Favorites
The weekend is HERE! My husband is finally home from a long trip, I am attending a culinary competition today, and we have a date night tonight! I’m happy to be linking up with April, Natasha, and Christina; Karli; Erika, Narci, and Andrea for Five on Friday, Oh Hey Friday!, and Friday Favorites. I think […]
Five on Friday
Two weeks from Christmas! I still have a few gifts to buy, and I haven’t wrapped a single thing. I’m planning to drink extra coffee today and knock out some of my to-do list! (p.s. If you have some more gifts to buy, I have 2 gift guides coming tomorrow! These are for the foodie/home […]