I love adding that handmade touch to my holiday season – homemade gifts and cards, homemade decorations, homemade recipes and more. Though I’ll admit it can be difficult to find the time to fit it all in, I make an effort each year to try and find little ways to insert a little bit of […]
make merry diy #4 – hanging wreath
Today I wanted to share this hanging Christmas wreath from Emily of “our house now a home”! What a perfect way to brighten up a room with some holiday cheer. I’ll admit – I’ve always wanted to make one of these to hang over the dining room table. Be sure to stop by and […]
make merry diy # 3 – handmade christmas ornaments – rustic twig arrows
Oh, how I love ornaments. Have I ever mentioned that I grew up with a tradition of receiving one each year as a kid? By the time I struck out on my own, I already had everything I needed for a pretty tree, and each and every one of the ornaments meant something to me. […]
make merry – DIY idea #1 – chevron cowl
On this first day of sharing holiday ideas, I wanted to pass along a perfectly delicious and quick pattern for a knitted chevron cowl from Lisa of goodknits. Lisa has a lovely blog where she shares free patterns and ideas for some of the things that she makes. I absolutely love knitting in the round, […]
call for christmas submissions
I’m getting ready to share so much fun in the coming weeks for the holidays! Most of all, I want this to be a time of connecting with others and sharing our favorites as resources for others – for holiday handmade giving, home decor, recipes, and DIY. I already have a list of several of […]
boozy eggnog shakes
Every year this is a holiday essential around our home. Admittedly, we live where it’s hot for the holiday season, so we had to adapt. I grew up drinking things like spiced cider, or hot chocolate. Not around here! It’s 85 today, and I don’t know about you, but that just isn’t cocoa weather to […]
may your day be merry and bright
Wishes for a lovely day surrounded by friends and family. Because that’s all you really need. 🙂
last minute ideas for Christmas
Sharing a quick last minute ornament idea that’s easy to pull together from your stash of goods at home. The diecut doilies from Maya Road are a perfect base to build on – especially since you can just add a loop of twine through a top hole. You can see a little more on the […]