DIY projects, thrifty home decor and easy crafts
As I was putting away the Christmas decorations I was already thinking ahead to Valentine’s Day, just about my favoritest holiday (my anniversary and chocolate hearts all rolled up into one!) Visions of red burlap, white lace and pearls were dancing through my head. After lugging my decorations down from the attic I pondered and unloaded and set up… Read More
Last fall was a blur for me: taking our oldest son to college and preparing for our daughter’s wedding. Lots of emotions and crafting and planning and doing. After the wedding I was just plain tired! Now that I’ve recouped (okay, maybe it didn’t take me almost a year) I wanted to share some of the crafty details of the wedding. This… Read More
Celebrate a milestone wedding celebration with a 25th wedding anniversary photo booth! Ideas include backdrop, props and ways to include family and friends. Reaching 25 years of wedded bliss should be celebrated and applauded. Ok, if we’re being honest you don’t reach 25 years without a lot more normal everyday struggles than actual bliss, but staying committed to… Read More
Yes, Valentine’s Day was our 25th wedding anniversary. And yes, I’m aware that was a week ago. Better late than never on the details (and I haven’t even started with our surprise vow renewal service!) Pinterest has a plethora of ideas for celebrations so I stole borrowed the idea of getting 25 balloons to represent our 25 years of marriage. I… Read More
One of the main design elements in my daughter’s weddingcame from an inexpensive, fun and easy (though time consuming) project that involved the whole family in preparation. We used sheets of tissue paper to make simple pom poms for the church and reception. They were literally everywhere. We used purple, teal and white in varying sizes according to its placement… Read More
Think you can’t have a dream wedding on a small budget? Think again! These 7 practical tips will help you save money on practically everything, from venue, decorations, food, favors and more! Just like many little girls, my daughter Rachel talked of her dream wedding since she was a little one. When she met her beau Donny … Read More
This precious letter from a mother to daughter on her wedding day is filled with memories and photos through the years, and gift ideas for the perfect wedding! (At the end of this post I’ve included some of my favorite inexpensive gift ideas for your daughter on her special day.) **You can also read my letter to my son on… Read More