Back in 2013, I decided to throw the most over-the-top backyard BBQ Memorial Day party — completely on a whim. And then it turned into a full-on outdoor dinner party, the kind that obviously needed to be photographed and shared online. At the time, I didn’t have a home and living blog yet; but IContinue reading “Memorial Day Party Ideas & How I Threw a Viral Backyard BBQ”
Category Archives: Holidays
DIY Numbered Golden Easter Eggs (And 8 Creative Ideas For How To Use Them)
Need fresh Easter egg hunt ideas? These DIY numbered golden eggs are such a fun twist! Whether you’re planning Easter games for kids or need adult egg hunt ideas, a golden egg hunt with numbered Easter eggs brings just the right mix of charm and challenge.
Elegant Painted Bow Easter Eggs
Bows are everywhere right now, and this is one viral trend I am happy to get behind. So imagine my surprise when I went to look for bow inspired Easter egg decorating ideas and couldn’t come up with much in the way of inspo! Obviously I had to do my solem bloggers duty and fillContinue reading “Elegant Painted Bow Easter Eggs”
Golden Confetti Easter Eggs
Looking for an easy Easter craft project or need a fresh Easter egg decorating idea? Then check out these budget-friendly Golden Confetti Easter eggs you can make using only supplies found at your local Dollar Tree!
A Cherry Nice Valentine’s Day Card Printable
Cherries are EVERYWHERE right now, so when I saw Valentine’s day was coming up, I was inspired to create these adorable cherry Valentine’s day cards using the most gorgeous piece of public domain artwork I stumbled across earlier this month (Paul Lacroix’s “Still Life with Cherries”). When designing them, I wanted to create a collectionContinue reading “A Cherry Nice Valentine’s Day Card Printable”
DIY Tootsie Pop Cherry Valentines
Looking for a fun, easy and Pinterest-worthy Valentine’s Day DIY? I’m obsessed with these Tootsie Pop cherry Valentines! Whether you’re hosting a Galentine’s Day party for your girlfriends, throwing a big Valentine’s Day event, or just want a simple homemade Valentine you can craft with your child for their classroom Valentine swap at school, theseContinue reading “DIY Tootsie Pop Cherry Valentines”
How To Make DIY Evergreen Garland Practically For Free
There is no Christmas decoration I love more than fresh evergreen garland. But have you seen how much fresh garland costs!? And even if I could afford to purchase fresh evergreen garland every year, often it doesn’t hang well and isn’t as thick and luscious as my Dickensian Christmas dreams have their heart set on.Continue reading “How To Make DIY Evergreen Garland Practically For Free”
How To Make A DIY Fresh Evergreen Christmas Wreath with Foraged Materials (For Less Than $3!)
Making fresh DIY Christmas Wreaths for my home and friends has become one of my favorite holiday traditions. Especially since each evergreen wreath typically only costs me less than $3 in supplies to make! (Versus the $30+ you’d likely spend on a fresh evergreen Christmas wreath from the store)! Supplies & Tools You’ll Need WhereContinue reading “How To Make A DIY Fresh Evergreen Christmas Wreath with Foraged Materials (For Less Than $3!)”
Memento Mori: An Elegant Halloween Decor Idea
I’ve never been big on decorating my home for Halloween. The idea has just never sparked joy for me. I’d usually much rather lean into Thanksgiving and general fall vibes for my seasonal decor this time of year. However, I decided to challenge myself to see if I could come up with Halloween decor thatContinue reading “Memento Mori: An Elegant Halloween Decor Idea”
Home For The Holidays: 2021
Christmas may have come and gone this year, but I couldn’t let the holiday season pass us by without sharing at least a few images of our home in all it’s yuletide glory! From fresh handmade garland and evergreen wreath, to a custom Dickensian inspired vintage banner, I had so much fun decking the hallsContinue reading “Home For The Holidays: 2021”