colorful Christmas tree decorating ideas

We put up our Christmas tree yesterday and it turned out pretty cool and got me in the spirit of the season so I wanted to look up some other Christmas tree ideas to share with you out there. All … Continue reading

gifts to bring your Thanksgiving host or hostess

Traveling this Thanksgiving? Well don’t forget a little something for the host or hostess! I am going to my sister’s house so I am planning to make her this awesome fruit turkey gobbler courtesy of Crunchy Peas. Here are some sweet ideas other … Continue reading

the basics of starting a glass collection

I am always interested in glass at vintage and antique shops so I decided I would research a few pointers on starting a first, basic collection. This is what I found out: Learn how to check the color- Start by looking through … Continue reading

how to make your own home emergency kit

A few weeks ago while talking with my sister-in-law about super-storm Sandy and our family members and friends that were caught in the middle of it she asked me if I had a home emergency kit. I confessed that I … Continue reading

five holiday wreath ideas

Hello readers! I have been gone for about a week taking a short break to enjoy my daughter’s birthday festivities but I am back today to share with you, five holiday wreath ideas you may want to try. A wreath … Continue reading

spooky Halloween movies to rent

Happy Halloween everyone! Here are five spooky movies to rent if you have nothing to do this evening, you can host your own spooky party! Hope you all have a fun and safe day!  

best holiday pies

pumpkin cream pie

Today lets talk about pie! I want to share three holiday pie recipes from Martha Stewart that I have grown to love. Martha Stewart’s recipes are intense sometimes but they are always, in my opinion, worth the extra effort. Most … Continue reading

funny halloween costumes just to make you grin

I love home-made Halloween costumes and I love funny or witty costumes the best. I chose a few costumes I thought were funny to brighten up your Monday. First up, it’s a mini Dwight!! If you are an Office fan … Continue reading

DIY bow and clip holder

DIY bow and clip holder- amy+mayd

If you know or have a little girl then you know about their little hair clips, bows, ties etc. They are many in number and tiny in size so how does one keep them organized? Well, short of throwing them … Continue reading

cool bar cart ideas, DIY projects and makeovers

With the holidays impending and bringing with them lots of guests popping in, dinner parties and hopefully a few quiet evenings near the fireplace, what better idea than to set up your very own old-fashioned bar cart? Here are a few gorgeous … Continue reading