Would you believe that I have never made gingerbread houses or cookies from scratch? Ever? I have made them out of graham crackers or bought the pre-made kits to do with the boys, but I've never...
master bedroom Christmas decorating
I don't decorate every single room in the house for Christmas, but our master bedroom is right off the family room, so I like to bring a few festive touches in the room. I decorated the room pretty...
Christmas room tour | family room
As a part of the Just a Girl "One Room Tour", I'm sharing my family room all decorated for Christmas. If you're coming from Decor Chick or Just a Girl for the first time, welcome. (And, of course,...
ten minute Christmas decorating | pretty packages
As I've been decorating for Christmas this year, I've shared that I'm all about keeping it simple. Pretty things, fresh greenery, a few traditional touches and that's about it. I don't want to...
dressing a chandelier for Christmas with fresh greenery
Some of you noticed the greenery hanging from my chandelier in the pictures I shared of my teacup & pedestal advent wreath and asked to see more and for me to share how I do it. So, that's what...
teacup & pedestal advent wreath
Last year, I made an advent wreath out of an ironstone ring mold. I was planning to do the same this year, but my ring mold was at the studio when I was in the heat of the decorating moment, so I...
decorating the studio & shop with me in Raleigh
I was home with a sick kid most of last week and, I have to admit, that once I get out of a routine, it's hard to get back into it. I was ready to get back in the studio, but I was dragging my feet...
my favorite things 2015
Today I'm joining Melissa of 320 Sycamore and a few other bloggers in sharing a few of my favorite things! She was one of the first bloggers I met and is such a genuine and encouraging person, so I...
idea overload & glass glitter banner kits
This weekend, I'm presenting at the Holiday Expo at McLean Bible Church, just outside of DC. (I shared the details HERE, if you're interested in attending.) With a sick kid, I was a little behind...
10 minute fall decorating
It's time for another 10 minute decorating idea! This month, me and a few other bloggers are sharing 10-minute fall decorating ideas. I love these quick and easy ideas that show seasonal...