Winter Wreath: Pine Cones and Coffee Filters

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It’s always a little depressing for me to take down Christmas decorations.  But I do admit to liking the clean slate that January brings, and I love minimally decorating for the winter season.  This year I made a winter wreath out of pine cones and coffee filters: First – my new favorite way to make [...]

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GP: The Scrappy Housewife: holiday burlap banner tutorial

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I am excited for you all to meet Christina.  What?  Another Christina blogger?  Oh yes.  We have many similarities (she goes into it below) it’s a little creepy.  But not creepy?  This super cute tutorial she’s sharing – for a holiday burlap banner!  OK maybe it’s a little creepy, because this is totally something I [...]

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Picture Frame Tray {Martha Stewart Paint}

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Just the other week, we had a little storm in my area. It was named “Hurricane Sandy”. Not sure if you’ve heard of it Well stinkin’ Sandy knocked out my power for 4 long days, and I haven’t ever been so thankful for running water, hot showers, flushed toilets, and the internet!  I know that [...]

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Romantic Winter Vignette

If you read ANY blog, you’re reminded ALL the time that Valentines Day is coming. I love romance, and love, BUT I really don’t like pinks, reds, and hearts. I just don’t! I wanted to make a romantic, wintry, vignette to quasi-decorate for Valentines Day. Here’s how it turned out: See that book bundle? I [...]