My sister's wedding shower was last weekend! I think we pulled it off! {In a fit of sheer delight about how perfect the chandelier décor looked, I boldly declared it the "most perfect thing I've every seen in my entire life" (besides my daughter, of course) and may have peed in my pants a little.} The food was delish. Click here to see my polka-dot garland tutorial! The parfait bar was perfection! Yes, it all came together quite nicely. Even the coffee ... Read More about Wedding Shower
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Old Screen Window to Jewelry Organizer
I'm giving Miss L complete credit for this month's $30 Thursday Project. {No, she didn't paint, organize the jewelry, or make the cute garlands.} Girl has gotten just tall enough to get into drawers. (Can you see my frazzled expression and hear my exasperated sigh?) She's especially interested in the drawer that contains all of my jewelry.... She pulls out earrings, necklaces, and bracelets and goes, "oooooooh!" and "preeeeeey", then proceeds to screech until I put it on her...She loves ... Read More about Old Screen Window to Jewelry Organizer
I Heart Charleston!
Mr. Hoff and I are back from our trip to Charleston, SC! Mr. Hoff's job is based out of Charleston, so he gets to go often...and sometimes, if I'm lucky, I get to tag along! The thing about Charleston is, it doesn't matter what street you end up meandering down... Every single little side street, ally, and home is simply beautiful. I could go on for days about the restaurants, the home tours, the college campus, the churches, the history, the shopping, the ... Read More about I Heart Charleston!
5 Things I Look For at Garage Sales
If you've read my blog for long, you know two things about me: 1. I'm completely obsessed with decorating my house. 2. I have to do it inexpensively. (One income, three people...you do the math!) There are some things that I'm always keeping an eye out for when shopping at garage sales or thrift shops. 1. Ball (preferably blue) mason jars and vintage glass 2. Interesting frames 3. Milk glass 4. Interesting vintage pieces 5. Furniture that just needs a little TLC ... Read More about 5 Things I Look For at Garage Sales
Customizing Store Bought Wedding Invitations
Here is a great way to save on your wedding and customize store bought invitations! Weddings are expensive. Weddings are really expensive. My parents have been very generous with their wedding budgets for both me and my sister, but we like to save as much as possible where we can! Dad won't give a penny more than the set budget! ;) Our latest money-saving trick for my sister's wedding is buying store-bought wedding invitations, but customizing them to fit her vision! Aren't they ... Read More about Customizing Store Bought Wedding Invitations