DIY projects, thrifty home decor and easy crafts
I love to set a beautiful table for special occasions in our home. I wish I could say I did this every day, but that’s more dream than reality. Since it’s ultimately the guests and expression of hospitality that are so important I wanted to encourage you with 5 time and money saving table setting tips to help inspire you… Read More
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
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
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
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
Usually I start decorating for Valentine’s Day immediately after taking the Christmas decorations down. Since our wedding anniversary is on the holiday I like to savor those few weeks between hectic Christmas and warm and fuzzy day of love. This year, not so much. We had both sides of the family here right after Christmas so the decorations stayed… Read More
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
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
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