MERRY EVE of CHRISTMAS EVE, everyone!!! We published this a few years ago, and it’s still one of our very favorites to reflect on, especially at this time of year. It just felt appropriate to share again. Our greatest hope for you is that you know you’re very loved and that you have an amazing holiday-embracing…
easy handmade ornaments for kids
We had one of those weekends, where we proclaimed it to be a fun one. We were to sleep in, go out to breakfast, make ornaments, and watch christmas movies all. day. long. Our last Saturday before the holidaisical apocalypse to actually rest. To stay in our pajamas. To have fun as our little family and just…
easy christmas decor – tips and tricks
We are excited today to be answering a question about easy christmas decor thanks to a sweet reader named Angie who wrote in recently with this question: I have a love hate relationship with Christmas. This is our second year of marriage, and I am always confused with what to do in our home. We’re hosting at our home…
a good home giveaway {handmade stockings!}
I know. Hashtag calmdown. Hashtag notchristmas. We’re big believers in celebrating Thanksgiving first so please douse the angry mob torches. {Though secretly, we’re ready to break out those Christmas movies-shhhh.} I still have my Halloween decor out on the front porch… But we just had to show you guys these fab finds, so you have plenty…
diy letter garland
We’re back today with a quick little how-t0… it’s a project we practically did for free, and it’s perfect for more than just the holidays. Are you ready? It’s a super simple, DIY letter garland. And it could work for any holiday, birthday or special event you can think of. Just change the wording on…
diy rosemary letter wreath
Happy holidaisical hoolah, everyone! We’re so glad to have the fabulous Michelle from Iron & Twine back today, to share a fun project for the holidays. I am in love with this project, and you will be, too. So without further ado… I am loving all the monogram holiday wreaths that are popping up everywhere! So to…
diy monogrammed boxwood wreath (scotch tape project)
Hello lovely people! Today I thought we’d share a fun wreath I put together over the weekend. I was craving a little festivity on our pantry door, and decided I’d round up a few things we already had around the house to make it. Here’s what you’ll need: We had some extra jute wrapped wire…
elf on the shelf : a love story
So our little elf on the shelf has literally crash landed with a vengeance returned this year. This is Gindy’s third year with us. He arrived a little early… I guess that’s what happens when you need something to threaten them with because they’re bouncing off the walls like little psychopaths the kids request his…
holidaisical hooplah (a few diy christmas ideas)
So after all the prep and then the craziness of last week, and on the heels of that, Thanksgiving, followed by traveling, chased with a few good doses of much needed Emergen-c to fight off the inevitable allergy/sinus drama that followed (All this fun can wear a gal down. I will never go without my new secret weapon…