Whether you are in the mood for Gingerbread, Chocolate, Cranberry or Champagne this holiday… I’ve got it all here in some great holiday cocktail recipes to serve to your guests; or yourself if it’s all too stressful already 😉 Cranberry … Continue reading
Christmas sweets to bake this weekend
Just in case you don’t have enough yummies sitting around your house already or need something to bake for a holiday party… these look GREAT.. I want to try all of them but I may end up eating a bit too much. … Continue reading
7 new ideas for gift wrapping this holiday season
1. All white with burlap 2. paper cupcake holders as flowers, can easily be done in Christmas hues 3. doilies, newspaper and ribbon  4. fabric animals 5. themed gift wrapping, find a holder within your theme 6. take a cue … Continue reading
handmade Christmas stockings to stuff
I searched through etsy and found some great handmade Christmas stockings! I love these burlap stockings with red and white trimmings. They are modern but the burlap is utilitarian and understated, a great, unexpected choice for Christmas fabric. I love … Continue reading
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!