Most Popular Posts of 2015!!!

Happy Monday!  I hope you all had a merry Christmas and found time to relax an enjoy time with family.  Our house looked like a toy store exploded, but I'm slowly getting things back in order. Before I dive head first into 2016, I wanted to recap some of my favorite and most popular projects of 2015.  There's nothing more motivating than looking back and seeing all that you've accomplished. ...

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Dollar Store Santa Belt Jar

A Dollar Tree jar, thrifted belt and festive holiday candy come together to create an adorable Santa belt jar perfect for gift giving.  Hey, hey.  I'm back sharing one more super quick, last minute gift before I take a break for Christmas. These adorable (and super affordable!) Santa belt jars would make the perfect hostess or teacher's gift. You can even attach a gift card for a little extra something. ...

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2015 Christmas Card Display

Happy Monday!  Did everyone get their shopping and wrapping done this weekend?  I still have a bit of wrapping to do, but I'm getting there.  I'm such a procrastinator and can't get motivated to do anything other than veg out on the couch with wine and a good Christmas movie. My all time favorite is Prancer and I'm pretty sure I've watched it at least three times already.  I have a feeling I've got a few long nights ahead of me, but it will all be worth it when I see the excitement on my kids faces Christmas morning. It's going to be pretty quiet around the blog this week, but I do have two quick projects (if you even want to call them projects) to share before I take a break to spend time with my family. ...

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15 Creative DIY Gift Ideas

Stylish and creative handmade gifts that everyone will love!  It's Friday and that means there is exactly one week until Christmas. ONE WEEK!  I'm usually incredibly excited at this point, but this year I just can't get in the mood.  I'm sure it has something to do with the fact that I still have to finish shopping, wrap gifts and get my house in order.  Does anyone else get the urge to purge like crazy this time of year?  Last weekend I did manage to trash or donate a bunch of things we either don't want, need or use, but I still have more crap I'd like to get rid of.  Knowing an abundance of toys will soon be flooding into our home is a little frightening. Where the heck am I going to put everything? Since this is the last weekend before Christmas I'm hoping to squeeze in a few DIY gifts between hosting friends and cleaning house.  If you're also planning on giving handmade gifts, but aren't quite sure what to give, these 14 creative ideas a...

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{Trash to Treasure} Goodwill Bread Box Makeover

As promised, the Christmas talk is on hold and I'm back sharing one of my favorite kinds of projects, Trash to Treasure makeovers! It's no surprise that I love thrift shops and looking for good deals.  I'm not afraid to tackle making over a piece that's damaged, dated or just plan ugly.  Most of the items I buy are ones that the average person wouldn't even give a second glance.  They tend to be overlooked and marked down after weeks of not being sold.  These are the pieces I buy and love and these are the ones that make the best Trash to Treasure makeovers! ...

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Holiday Decorating For Less

This past week has been full of Christmas decor and projects, so I thought it would only be appropriate to end the week with a few thrifty holiday decorating ideas.  If you're anything like me then I'm sure you love decking your halls for the holiday's, but hate spending a lot of money doing so.  If you think it can't be done, I'm here to tell you it most certainly can. ...

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Burlap and Flannel Christmas Wreath {Monthly DIY Challenge}

It's time for another Monthly DIY Challenge!  This month's theme was "wreaths" and to be honest I'm not really a wreath kind of girl.  I'm also not one to back out of a challenge, so I bit the bullet and threw something together.   Is it even a surprise that I ended up using my favorite flannel?   I've used this same red and gray flannel throughout this year's Christmas decorating and don't think I'll ever get sick of it. I mean really, what's cozier than soft flannel?  Add in the pop of red and you have the perfect combination.   ...

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DIY Flannel Christmas Bulbs {Home For Christmas Blog Hop}

I hope you all had a fantastic weekend!  I was able to take the kids to see Santa as well as finish up some shopping and work on a few projects.  I've been in full blown Christmas mode lately, but I promise I've got some great non holiday projects coming up.  Until then, I'm thrilled to be participating in another  blog hop hosted by  Hometalk  and  County Living ! I've been really drawn to using red in my Christmas decor this year.  I might even have a slight obsession with a certain red and gray flannel that I used throughout my Christmas tour.   I love it so much that I couldn't resist using some leftover fabric to make a couple flannel Christmas bulbs.  ...

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Very Merry Classic Christmas Home Tour

A classic Christmas home tour! Whether you're ready or not, Christmas is right around the corner.  I still have some shopping to do, but at least I FINALLY finished decorating our house, just in time for the Very Merry Christmas home tour.  A huge thank you to Carrie from Lovely Etc. for inviting me to share my home alongside some very talented bloggers. Also, since Christmas is a time for giving, we joined together to offer one lucky reader $500 in Paypal cash!  You can find all the details on the giveaway and links to the rest of the tours at the end of the post. ...

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How to Make a Personalized Glass Bead Necklace

Turn glass stones from Dollar Tree into a personalized pendant necklace, perfect for gift giving! I don't know about you, but I love making personalized gifts for Christmas and other special oc casions.  There's just nothing more personal and meaningful than giving a thoughtful handmade gift.  Every year for Christmas, I like to make my mother and mother-in-law a personalized gift of our kids. I've made calendars, photo books and coasters in the past, but this year I decided to make something different.  I bought glass stones from Dollar Tree and made personalized glass bead necklaces.  ...

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