Have you ever received a bouquet of flowers that you just wish you could preserve forever?  Perhaps your wedding bouquet, a corsage, or a boutonniere? How about those beautiful flowers that appear in your garden annually and you wish you could enjoy them longer? A…

Last week while I was walking through a home decor store, I spotted some adorable miniature Christmas tree ornaments and thought these would make really great napkin rings. With a bit of thought, I decided to combine the ornaments with the natural wooden beads and…

Hi Friends, This past weekend I went to our local farm stand, Patterson Fruit Farm who has the best varieties of pumpkins, squash, you pick apples, and of course their famous apple fritters, amazing! While we were strolling the fields searching for our perfect pumpkins,…

The end of summer is approaching us fast and we are getting ready for the cool crisp air, pumpkin spice, and warm toasty fires.  This is the time of year when I get inspired to start baking, decorating, and fill our home up with delicious…

Hello Friends! Today I thought it would be fun to share with you my powder bathroom renovation.  I was able to complete this remodel in around $250.  I only paid for paint, drywall mud, and supplies.  I did all of the wallpaper removal, drywall repairs,…

This is a very simple and affordable craft that you can complete in less than an hour. For me, there is something extremely rewarding when I can take an item that once had a certain purpose, and re-purpose it into something else.  I absolutely adore…

Being a person who loves to cook, I know using fresh herbs for cooking is the best for full flavor.  However, having an abundance of fresh herbs this year, I found myself not able to use them quickly enough before they started to flower. So,…

  Hello Friends!  I am simply blown away by how fast the year has gone by, and here we are again working on our holiday baking, crafting, and gift-giving.  How did this happen? It seems like just yesterday the kids were heading back to school…

  It’s Fall Y’all! That’s right it’s officially that time of year when the leaves start to change color and there is a slight chill in the air. Everywhere you look it’s “pumpkin palooza” and my home is no exception. I look forward to the…

Hello friends! Today I’m sharing with you the simple craft of drying fruit.  This is a craft you can do any time of the year, easily in your kitchen, using citrus or apples. Dried fruit is wonderful for using in crafts, adorning packages, stringing as…