A gingerbread house isn’t just for Christmas! As a matter of fact, I think it’s fun to make them for every holiday 🙂. The perfect buttercream frosting for a gingerbread house needs to be thick, sturdy, and quick-drying to hold everything in place while still being easy to pipe for decorative details. Unlike the traditional…
Some people feel overwhelmed by flower arrangements. They think that you have to have some sort of degree in design or landscaping to make it work. The truth is that it’s pretty simple, as long as you remember that all good arrangements have 3 characteristics: height, depth, and dimension. Take a look at how I…
These pallet snowflakes are the perfect winter decoration for your front porch, hearth, or mantle . These snowflakes have become a winter favorite because they can stay out long after your Christmas decorations have been put away. I have sold hundreds of these pallet snowflakes at holiday craft shows and Facebook Marketplace and now you…
The chaos is about to begin! Picture this scenario: It’s Christmas morning and the kids are yelling frantically about everything Santa dropped off under the tree. Then the little one yells “Mom, can you open this, PLEASE?!?”. So of course, you oblige. Watching the kids’ faces light up is the best part of the holiday!…
When my boys were growing up we enjoyed doing crafts for the holidays. I always liked to try and come up with ideas that they could be proud of making while at the same time genuinely work into my style of decorating. These DIY clothespin snowflake ornaments fit that criteria! (Don’t miss the updated option…
I love this time of year and one of my favorite activities to do with my family is making our own homemade Christmas decorations. This year my theme is rustic farmhouse with a side of modern. Yep…I just made that up but it describes my decorating style perfectly. I am incorporating a lot of burlap,…
