Fall Inspired Home Decor

Fall Inspired Home Decor

I love the natural aspects that are so apparent in Fall Decor.  Coffee bean, fall leaves, popcorn kernels, burlap, twine, warm colors, and soft lighting... OH MY OH MY. Excuse me while I go fix myself a nice hot cup of spiced cider and  lounge back fireside... Well, maybe it's not quite time for a fireside cider, but while I wait I can at least get the setting just right with fall inspired home decor. I don't know about you, but my home doesn't start when you walk in the front door.  Out door living areas are just as important.  And with all these great ideas, you'll be looking for more spaces to decorate. If you live in a cooler climate, the weather is a great preservative for a stack of big, fat, orange, pumpkins.  However, if you live in a warmer climate; a faux carvable pumpkin … [Read more...]

15 Genius Organizing Tips

Genius Organizing Tips

I don't know about you but I am always looking for new organizing tips. With School starting back, after school activities, birthday parties, meetings, work, and church activities... (I'm exhausted already), organizing isn't an option, it's what keeps me sane!  These genius organizing tips will have your house neat and tidy in no time! Back to School Basics: During School Mornings seem to be the craziest time of the day.  No matter how much I try to plan ahead inevitably something is going to blow up.  Keep the explosions to a minimal with these genius organizing tips for back to school! Get rid of the last minute morning rush by keeping those backpacks, lunch boxes, shoes, and school papers at arms reach. This beautiful and functional entryway locker will take … [Read more...]

Winter Wedding Reception Drink and Food

Winter Wedding Receptions

Snowflakes, twinkle lights, lace, and evergreen garland all come to mind when I begin to think of a winter wedding. But more importantly what comes to mind are the flavors that accompany the winter season. Thoughts of mint, cocoa, butterscotch, pumpkin, and sugared cranberries are whirling through my mind at this very minute. Embrace these flavors at your wedding and add a few personal touches to keep your guests oohing and ahhing all night long. Welcome As your guests arrive, welcome them in from the cold with a Hot Chocolate Bar. Hot Chocolate can be made alcoholic by adding vanilla vodka or crème de la mint or as a traditional non-alcoholic drink. Offer add- ins such as marshmallows, whipped cream, and mint stir sticks displayed in beautiful glass jars. Some Great Homemade Hot … [Read more...]

Fall Themed Birthday Parties

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Help! My baby is turning 3 soon, and it’s time to start planning for his Birthday Party. I always struggle with my kids party themes because they all fall in the autumn or the winter… No beach bashes or pool parties for us. However, fall weather can be so pleasant it is a great time to have outdoor parties, and with just a few thought out decorations it makes a perfect backdrop for any fall themed party! Did I mention is also makes them easy! So here are some ideas to get your creative juices flowing. Harvest Time: Tractors, Fields of Gold, and Scarecrows always come to mind in the fall. Use inspirations from harvest time for decorations. Hay bales make great places for guest to sit, throw in a few scarecrows under a large tree, and an old wooden picnic table and you are … [Read more...]