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Inexpensive Sweet 16 Birthday Party Ideas

Inexpensive Sweet 16 Birthday Party Ideas

By Marty Walden · 3 Comments

Your favorite teenage girl will love these inexpensive sweet 16 birthday party ideas for invitations, decor, food and more! It’s hard to believe it’s been over four months since my youngest daughter turned 16! She is turning into an amazing young woman right before our eyes. I cannot imagine our lives without this tenderhearted, compassionate young lady. (She has since… Read More

Filed Under: adoption, Crafts, Entertaining, Entertaining, family, family traditions, tablescapes Tagged With: 16th birthday, Party

4th of July Patriotic Tablescape

4th of July Patriotic Tablescape

By Marty Walden · 14 Comments

If you’re anything like me you probably enjoy gazing at the beautiful pictures on Pinterest……until you get depressed because all the projects look amazing and impossible to recreate. You tell yourself you could never do that! “That” being a craft, project or anything requiring lots of expertise or money. I feel the exact same way so I thought maybe you’d… Read More

Filed Under: celebrations, centerpiece, Entertaining, holidays, Patriotic, Seasonal Projects, tablescapes Tagged With: 4th of July, entertaining, Fourth of July

Graduation Party Ideas

Graduation Party Ideas

By Marty Walden · 15 Comments

Once upon a time there was an incredibly talented and funny young man who didn’t quite live up to his potential. He loved his theater major in college but never could manage to finish that degree he started. Years passed. He married a singer and actress and started a family. One child. Another. Then a sibling group of three by adoption…. Read More

Filed Under: Crafts, Entertaining, family, Seasonal Projects, Spring, tablescapes, Tim Tagged With: banner, crafts, Cricut, Graduation, Party, school

Easy Spring Table Setting Ideas

Easy Spring Table Setting Ideas

By Marty Walden · 12 Comments

  How do you feel about entertaining? Does the thought give you cold chills and heart palpitations? Do you only do it because you have to (family obligation or tradition)?  Today I want to share some easy spring table setting ideas that are inexpensive, easy to translate from one season to another  and will hopefully inspire you. Use what you… Read More

Filed Under: Entertaining, tablescapes Tagged With: Easter, holidays, spring, table setting

Valentine’s Day Tablescape

Valentine’s Day Tablescape

By Marty Walden · 7 Comments

  I had this wonderfully sentimental, perfect table setting post to show you all last Friday. Then the computer ate it. Buh-bye, sayonora, adieu, adios, and it was gone. I may have even cried a few tears over it. Okay, maybe a lot. I’m not telling ~smile~ But then, miracle of miracles, it came back.   And then the angels sang…. Read More

Filed Under: Anniversary, Entertaining, Favorite Posts, Seasonal Projects, tablescapes, Valentine's Anniversary, Valentine's Day Tagged With: anniversary, crafts, table setting, tablescape, Valentine's Day

Valentine’s Day Table Setting

Valentine’s Day Table Setting

By Marty Walden · 19 Comments

Valentine’s Day is extra special for me because it’s also my anniversary. But it seems my blog is a little (love)sick. I had written an entire post (with lots of photos) about my Valentine’s Day table setting for The Scoop’s weeklong Valentine Tour. I’m one of 25 bloggers sharing Valentine’s Day decorating projects, crafts, recipe ideas and love stories. (You… Read More

Filed Under: Entertaining, Entertaining, Seasonal Projects, tablescapes, Valentine's Day

Thrifty Tips for a Rustic Christmas Tablescape

Thrifty Tips for a Rustic Christmas Tablescape

By Marty Walden · 8 Comments

I have always loved setting the table for holidays and celebrations with special china or decorations. This year’s Christmas table fits perfectly into the rustic casual look of the rest of my decor.  I knew I wanted to use my Christmas china with these rustic wood chargers my DIY hubby made.  I also didn’t want to spend any money so here… Read More

Filed Under: Christmas, Crafts, Entertaining, Entertaining, Seasonal Projects, tablescapes

Thanksgiving Table Setting for Kids

Thanksgiving Table Setting for Kids

By Marty Walden · 13 Comments

  How many of you can remember the “kids” table? Company comes over. Relatives visit and pinch your cheeks and tell you how much you’ve grown. You got banished to the “kids” table. Your biggest goal in life was to graduate to the “grownup” table because it looked like the adults had so much more fun! Can anyone relate? Or… Read More

Filed Under: Crafts, Entertaining, Fall, Seasonal Projects, sponsored post, tablescapes, Thanksgiving

DIY Rustic Wood Chargers

DIY Rustic Wood Chargers

By Marty Walden · 21 Comments

These one of a kind DIY Rustic Wood Chargers are made from imperfect fence boards. This project is SO easy to make and creates the perfect table! I was recently inspired to nudge my DIY hubby into action by these pallet wood chargers from Cherished Bliss. I knew I wanted something rustic for my fall tablescape and these DIY Rustic… Read More

Filed Under: Crafts, Entertaining, Entertaining, tablescapes

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Marty Walden believes anyone can create an authentic home filled with simple, thrifty decor. When you join her community, you’ll gain the knowledge and confidence to create a treasured home and still live within your means! Read More…

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