The holidays are a busy time and the last thing you need is a complicated project, right? I love using fresh greens and flowers throughout my home year round, but that can get expensive. And if you purchase pre-made fresh arrangements, it can get really pricey! So today I’m going to show you how to […]
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22 October 2013 
Roasted Tomato Basil Soup
October 22, 2013 By 3 Comments
When the weather cools and the days get shorter, soup can warm your soul and lift your spirits. One of my favorites is this recipe for Roasted Tomato Basil Soup. I much prefer soup made from scratch and this one is fairly uncomplicated and has a wonderful roasted flavor. (Recipe at end of post.) Once I […]
8 October 2013 
Decorating with Cigar Boxes
October 8, 2013 By 2 Comments
I know what you’re thinking … “Decorate with smelly cigar boxes?” Yes! These boxes are surprisingly sturdy – often made of wood. What’s more, many of them have pretty clasps on them. I’ve seen cigar boxes at the local flea market for $5 or more per box, but don’t buy them there! I don’t care […]
17 September 2013 
Cozy Fall Decorating with Candles
September 17, 2013 By 6 Comments
Autumn rolls into town with her riotous color as if to create a blaze of excitement across the shortening days. In order to create warmth as the sun’s appearance starts to wane, I add cozy fall decorating with candles throughout the home. At this time of year, I prefer the richer scents of pumpkin, sage, […]
3 September 2013 
Fall Decorating Ideas Under $5
September 3, 2013 By 2 Comments
Next to Christmas, Fall is my favorite decorating season. And since I like to save most of my decorating pennies for Christmas decor, I tend to keep a tight budget when autumn rolls around. It’s actually pretty easy to decorate for fall without spending a lot of money, so today I’m sharing fall decorating ideas […]
27 August 2013 
How to Make Tissue Paper Flowers
August 27, 2013 By 7 Comments
Everyone has their fetish and mine is fresh flowers. I like the seasonality of different flowers in the spring, summer, and fall. But come winter time, the flowers fade and a white blanket of snow covers the garden beds. Store bought flowers can get expensive so sometimes I like to break open the crafting cabinet […]
20 August 2013 
Cocoa Pink Cuplets Recipe
August 20, 2013 By 2 Comments
When I was a kid my mother made Cocoa Pink Cuplets about once a week. They were always a little confusing to me. They aren’t really pink, they aren’t a muffin, and they’re not a cupcake. Easy to make, they always satisfy my chocolate craving … and they’re wonderful for either breakfast or dessert (recipe […]
6 August 2013 
Six Ways to Decorate with Books
August 6, 2013 By 11 Comments
Adding a personal touch to your home doesn’t have to cost a fortune. Rather, it only needs to cost the price of a few used books. Take a page from these simple ideas to decorate with books and you’ll soon have affordable and stylish home decor. One: Make a Book Page Garland Cut circles from […]
30 July 2013 
Escape to the Country
July 30, 2013 By 2 Comments
Seems we all have our escape mechanisms when life gets difficult. Some of us unwind in front of the TV, some have a drink or two, some take a nap, and the list goes on. When life becomes too busy or the stress starts baring down on my shoulders, I like to escape to the […]
23 July 2013 
Summer Decorating with Simple Flower Arrangements
July 23, 2013 By 2 Comments
Summer decorating is easy to do and doesn’t need to cost a lot of money. Items you collect on vacation, like seashells or driftwood, can be placed around the home in groupings. Or if you’re like me, you love infusing your home during the summer with fresh flowers. It seems like every week I’m changing […]
