THROWBACK THURSDAY: AS WE ALL PREPARE TO START THE HOLIDAY DECOR BLITZ HERE IS A THROWBACK THURSDAY POST FROM LAST YEAR: My dad is like me. He likes to clean out the clutter. And, since he is of the generation of recycling- I think my generation calls it up-cycling: he doesn’t want to throw anything away. This fall, [Read more…]
I am in love with Cooking Light’s Holiday Cookbook! I picked up a copy at the library, but judging from the 2 dozen sticky tabs I think I need to purchase my own book! I know November is the season for pies, but what I was searching for was a little chocolate ( dessert) [Read more…]
Please consider this charity to add to your ornament or gift exchanges. Every Christmas my daughter and I host a mother-daughter ornament exchange. We host it the evening following finals. We began this tradition in my daughter’s freshmen year in high school. The girls are now college freshman. Sniff. Sniff. It has been a joy to [Read more…]
Here are 2 costume change ideas for your pillows! Did I mention these take less than 5 minutes and you can do this for every season! And, the only tool you need is a pair of scissors! BOOM! When IKEA opened in Denver I went a little crazy with their $3.00 pillows. The only thing [Read more…]
This project inspiration is because of Donna’s amazing blog, Funky Junk Interiors. I literally get lost in her blog with so many projects, tutorials and her personal journey. Here is a project that caught my eye because it was relatively simple for a newbie on the power tool circuit. I made my gate wider and taller based [Read more…]
Print Thanks and Giving Banana Bread Recipe type: Banana Bread Ingredients 3 or 4 ripe bananas, smashed ⅓ cup melted butter ¾ cup sugar 1 egg 1 tsp vanilla 1 tsp baking soda pinch of salt 1½ cups flour I split the flour evenly between unbleached and wheat Shh.. don’t tell the kids.. or my [Read more…]
I have accumulated a few {dozen} glass vases, jars, wine glasses, and drinking glasses. I often refer to myself as a dish whore, but that did not sound like a great blog name! Seriously, I love to buy plates, glasses, and dishes for every holiday, month or season. There is a reason to need [Read more…]
One of my most viewed posts in 2013 is the evolution of my front door. Here is my front door after we had the exterior of our home painted this summer: And, here is my front door for the fall season! The wreath is a 5 minute makeover I posted HERE Here’s my tired looking [Read more…]
With a new puppy in the house, I’ve got poopies on the brain and the floor! Here’s a cute idea I did last year! It’s great for the month of October or the day after Halloween! Here is my take on this funny idea! I wanted to put in my boys’ lunches on Friday. What’s [Read more…]
I love the month of November. It’s still autumn, with no competition between Halloween and Christmas. At least, not in my home. I love the colors and pumpkins. Here’s a few photos of inspiration from BH&G and Me. Sources noted after each photo so there is no question of which photos are from BH & [Read more…]
We are in puppy heaven right now with a 16 week old Bernese Mountain puppy, Chloe! Of course, during the crate and potty training we nicknamed her Cujo (1990’s movie reference.. or was it the 1980’s) and Crazy Eyes (from Orange is the New Black). But, look at this precious face during the day! We are [Read more…]
