Homemade Ornament

Did you see my instagram post last week? It was PARTY WEEK at the elementary school and we decided to do a Candyland theme, including an oversized Candyland game I created for the 3rd graders. It was such a hit! Well, this little project is what sparked the idea! To continue with the Candyland theme,…

Flop to POP: A Wreath Miracle

Have you ever had a vision in your head and then when you executed, it just didn't work?  It happens ALL-THE-TIME, RIGHT?!  What's even worse is when it happens with a client. (yeiks!)  Here's what happened... The Job A few weeks ago a client of mine had me decorate her 12' tree.  She had boxes…

2018 Holiday Home Tour

Welcome to my 2018 holiday home! Come on in!

Ginger Fizz Cocktail

Hey y'all! Anyone feeling festive?!!!  Well a signature cocktail is JUST THE THING to put you in a festive mood! 😉 I've been serving up a few new beverages this season and this one one is one of my favorites for a large group or if you are just serving 2. 🙂  Plus, it was…

Salted Caramel Nut Brittle

Now is the time for baking and giving!  I love making homemade gifts to give to our special friends, teachers, bus drivers, etc.  Last year, you may remember, I made my favorite granola recipe (see here!)  This year I wanted to try something NEW! Making the Brittle Years ago I bought a candy thermometer.  Don't…

It’s a Candy kind of Christmas

Do you ever get an idea in your head and you JUST HAVE TO DO IT?!!! It all started when I saw these adorable red lanterns on Krystal of Simply-girly.com's Instagram feed.  She said they were from Walmart, of all places.  I had never been to a Walmart Superstore and had no clue where the…

Sunriver for the Holidays

Meadowhouse 7, our Sunriver rental

Finding “The Feed” Sign

I love going picking!  No!  Not the nose (Ok, maybe I've been around 9 year old boys too much lately) but antique or vintage shopping!!! The year we were remodeling our Sunriver kitchen, we were in California visiting my parents.  And you know how I love to walk in downtown Willow Glen, San Jose, CA . …