This stunning DIY paper leaf tree will make the perfect centerpiece for your holiday table! It hardly seems possible that Thanksgiving is next week, but ready or not here she comes! I may not really be capable of preparing a Thanksgiving meal, but I'm certainly capable of preparing a table for a Thanksgiving meal! ;) My DIY Paper Leaf Tree comes in well under the $30 limit, and it makes such a pretty centerpiece for a Thanksgiving table, no? To make this tree, I ran several different ... Read More about DIY Paper Leaf Tree
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DIY Silhouette Princess Tree
The party may be over, but the blog material rollllls on...ha! ;) You know I have to make the most out of the massive effort that was Miss L's 4th birthday party. My favorite decorations, by far, were the magical princess trees that flanked both sides of the cake on the centerpiece cake table last weekend. These trees were not hard to put together, although it was a bit of a tedious job to get them exactly how I wanted them. Once I had them finished and lit, I didn't touch them for fear that ... Read More about DIY Silhouette Princess Tree
Princess 4th Birthday Party
I've always been impressed with people who run marathons, or complete triathlons, or, I don't know just do amazing things. I'm gonna let you in on a little secret: Those people have nothing on moms who throw birthday parties. Every year I say to myself the following things: "Why don't you just take it easy?" "Let's just go low-key this year." or "All she really cares about is some cake, presents, and having a few people over." But, by now you all know, I just can't help myself. It ... Read More about Princess 4th Birthday Party
Easy Spinach Artichoke Dip: Elements of Thanksgiving
This easy spinach artichoke dip has only 6 ingredients and tons of flavor! The holidays are approaching, and that means I'd better have a few go-to recipes on the ready. I love to contribute an appetizer to any gathering (less pressure than a menu item....ha!) This delicious spinach artichoke dip is always a big hit, and it's so easy that even I can make it! Just 6 ingredients and some simple instructions...perfect! Ingredients: 10 oz. frozen spinach (thawed) 1 small jar of ... Read More about Easy Spinach Artichoke Dip: Elements of Thanksgiving
Antique Book Fall Table
I will show you how to repurpose your antique books into a fall table setting! Last Monday I had the house completely to myself for eight whole hours. It was pure heaven. Pure peace. Exactly what I needed. This fall has been by far, and without question, the craziest, busiest, and frankly, most stressful time I've ever experienced. So getting a day to myself was like therapy to me. I had a loooong to-do list, but found myself setting up an antique book fall table that seemed almost out of a ... Read More about Antique Book Fall Table