Champagne Drinks for Ringing in the New Year
2014 is almost in the books and it’s time to celebrate a new year! We always enjoy popping the cork on our favorite bottle of champagne to ring in the new year, but I thought it would be fun this year to try out a new champagne drink on our fellow revelers. When I was …
Get Creative with Your Thank Yous
Happy Holidays! All the packages have been unwrapped, gifts are being enjoyed and now it is time to think about all those thank you notes. I used to dread the task of thank you note writing as a child! But as I’ve gotten older I can appreciate the art of a handwritten note. So why …
Making Learning Cozy & Fun
Even though Christmas may still be a couple weeks away, the children of Ms. Jana Bell’s special education classroom at Calhoun Middle School, located in Calhoun, Georgia, received a holiday surprise early this year. While there was no fluffy evergreen tree trimmed in tinsel, fresh baked cookies placed thoughtfully beside a simmering fire or trusty …
Splurge-worthy Items for Your Home
We spend a lot of time online talking about how to save money when decorating our homes. There are hundreds of blogs about how to DIY expensive looks or find the same look for less, right? But I believe there are certain aspects of home decor that it’s okay to splurge on… after all, our …
Our Thanksgiving Menu
I love Thanksgiving. It’s my favorite holiday. Leaves falling, football in the yard and on TV, family together, and THE FOOD! The food is the best, to me. So today I thought I’d share my Thanksgiving menu with you. I’m largely a traditionalist when it comes to Thanksgiving dinner. Here’s what’s on our menu and …
Five Things Your Guest Room Needs
The holidays are almost upon us and that means guests are in the offing! I love having company year round, but it is always good to reevaluate the condition of the guest room – especially during the holiday season. I always want my guests to feel extra special and I have a few simple additions …
Color: Hemlock Green
I first heard the term “hemlock green” last spring, in reference to Pantone’s color palette for spring 2014. This green walks a wonderful line between mint green and sage green, with a decidedly gray undertone… much like the hemlock foliage itself. Once you study the color, you’ll see it everywhere — in fashion, jewelry, decor, …
Garage Organization
Do you park your car in your garage, or is it more of a storeroom? Are you afraid to open your garage doors, for fear of what will tumble out? Well, if it’s the latter, I hope today’s post will help. I’m talking garage organization today! I’ve got some great ideas and they don’t require you …
Update Your Bath on a Budget
Think you have to spend tens of thousands of dollars to update your bathroom? Think again! With even a small budget, you can transform the look of your bathroom! Add a Tile Backsplash An easy way to add some color in your bathroom is to tile the sink’s backsplash. You don’t have to tile the whole wall; …
Create a Homework Station for Your Child
Do your kids grouse about doing their homework? Here are some ways to give them a stylish and functional homework station they’ll love to use! If you have the room for it, designate a space only for homework: What kid wouldn’t love having a colorful, bright space like this? Of course, not all of us …