DIY projects, thrifty home decor and easy crafts
Inexpensive 4th of July table decorations from yard sales, thrift stores and around the home with seasonal flowers create a perfect rustic, outdoor setting. Happy 4th of July everyone! Although no one in my immediate family served in the armed forces of our country, I have a deep appreciation for those who fought and continue to fight for our freedom. Thank you… Read More
Did you know there was such a thing as a color of the year? Me neither, until I saw lots of bloggers writing about it last year. PANTONE® is known worldwide as the authority on color and has chosen Marsala as the 2015 color of the year. Who knew? I enjoy entertaining and setting a beautiful table without spending a lot of… Read More
Before spring quickly turns into summer (and those hot, miserable 90+ temperatures) I wanted to make sure and share this lovely vintage spring tablescape I created for Easter. Yes, Easter, but you won’t see any cute bunnies or Rice Krispies Treats nests here. I do love to dress up the table for our family get togethers and add a… Read More
Q: What did the corn say when he got complimented? A: Aww, shucks! Q: Why shouldn’t you tell a secret on a farm? A: Because the potatoes have eyes and the corn has ears. Q: What did the baby corn say to the mom corn? A: Where is my pop corn? I am the world’s worst at remembering jokes… Read More
This year I’ve spent less time decorating for fall because I’ve been in a time crunch. This juggling of work, homeschooling and family is hard! In years past I’ve just dragged the tubs out, scoured Pinterest, and put little fall touches in every corner of our main living rooms. This year? Not so much! I bought three large pumpkins which… Read More
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
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