Archive for December 2015

Dining Room Update & Gift Ideas

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This post is sponsored by Cost Plus World Market. All opinions are mine alone. #worldmarketnj A few weeks ago I was excited to tell you all about the Grand Opening of the new Cost Plus World Market store in Shrewsbury, NJ.   You can read about it here if you missed it. Last week, I was lucky enough to be invited to browse in the new World Market store and add some World Market flair to my home! Was it fun?  Oh yes!  I can't wait to go back, in fact. There is so much to look at and it was hard not to buy everything!  But I'll show you a few of the things I did get! You may remember my white china cabinet from posts way back when. It is a solid, happy little piece but it...

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Giveaway! Win a Free Canvas Print from Canvas Factory!

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We have lived in our home for 4 years and yet we had never displayed a family portrait. The reason? We never had one taken!  So I was excited when a year ago, my friend offered to take one for us. It happily sat in my computer for the next year. I wanted to display it but didn't want to just stick it in a frame. When Canvas Factory contacted me, I couldn't have been happier. A canvas print of my family portrait is exactly what I had in mind!   The process of ordering my print was easy and I loved how user friendly it is. They walk you through the process step by step and even let you know if the image resolution will create a good print! My print came quickly and it is gorgeous! ...

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What The Flock!

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"Oooh, I love all the flocked trees on the Internet!" I said. "Oooh, there are so many DIY versions!" I said. "Oooh, I know! I'll DIY flocking! What could go wrong?" I said. I used two methods. One used shredded Ivory soap bars mixed with liquid starch and hot water. This turned into a slippery, gloopy mess that laid on the branches like bird poop. I also tried using powdered laundry detergent, also mixed with starch and hot water. This went on almost clear but then dried to a white, snowy effect. We all decided we liked this look the best. But it was seriously the biggest PITA DIY I have done in a while. I will never do this again. It was SO messy!  And the smell! My whole...

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Holiday Home Spa Ideas

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This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #HolidayGlow #CollectiveBias The holidays are a joyful time but all the shopping, preparing, entertaining, and decorating can be stressful as well.  By January we can be frazzled and fatigued. THAT is not joyful. It is so important to give yourself a little extra special treatment during the hustle and bustle to keep yourself feeling and looking your best. Here are some of my home spa ideas that keep me feeling pampered! Holiday Home Spa Ideas! Aroma-therapy Steam Facial Add a few drops of your favorite scented oil, mine is lavender or sweet orange, to a small sauce pan of...

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Christmas Link Up: Gifts!

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Last week's home tours were awesome!  So many beautiful homes and creative ideas!  Here are my favorites! An Oregon Cottage Little Red Brick House It's Christmas season! Woo Hoo! And what better way to kick off this festive time but with a Christmas Link Up! I am partnering with some of my favorite bloggers to provide you  with 4 weeks of holiday ideas! Week 1: Christmas trees Week 2: Home Tour Week 3: Gifts Week 4: Holiday Food and Recipes This week is GIFTS so link up your great holiday gift ideas!!                                           ...

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Snowflake Bentley & Winter Craft

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Are you familiar with Wilson Bentley? If not, I urge you to google him right away!  He is the subject of one of my favorite books, Snowflake Bentley by Jacqueline Briggs Martin,  which to teach when i was always tucked into my teaching toolbox (which isn't an actual toolbox) when I was a second grade teacher. His story is interesting and his art is magical! Without going into a lot of detail Wilson Bentley, The Snowflake Man, lived in the 1920s and was fascinated by snow.  He developed a way to actually photograph snowflakes in that split second before they melted. What he created was image after image of the most beautiful of nature's art! His photographs...

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