Last week my husband built me this wooden crate for our Christmas tree en lieu of a tree skirt and it is my absolute favorite new Christmas decoration we have. And it’s so simple! To see the plans on how to make one yourself, visit The Turquoise Home and you will find a step-by-step guide. […]
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Need a last minute Thanksgiving centerpiece? Or are you eager to start decorating for Christmas? This is SO easy and can brighten up any table with the festive color from the cranberries and vintage look from the burlap and twine. This is one of the easiest decorations I put up starting in November and lasting […]
The ceilings in our dining room are tall. Actually, the area we are using as a dining room has tall ceilings. The previous owners used this room as a sitting room. But it is connected to our kitchen and we hated the thought that the room would only be sort-of used (Do people use sitting […]
While there aren’t many decorations on the walls yet, one of the first things I did to the house was to put together our Fall mantle. Most of these things I got last year, but I know similar items are still available and you too can put this together on a budget as […]
Recently, The Guncles got married. And it was fabulous. From the plum and charcoal to the Spanish flair, this wedding was carefully thought out leaving guests wondering what is next and wanting more. Cal was one of the ring bearers and these pictures depict what happened pretty well. And he’s gone! And […]
While visiting my parents this summer we were faced with some pretty hot afternoons, so my dad made the kids this PVC t pipe sprinkler as a fun way to keep them cool. Not being the easiest thing to transport home, The Hubby made the kids one as well once we got home and it […]
As I have shared, The Hubby graduated recently with his PhD in finance and we are all just so proud of the guy. So proud, in fact, that one of The Hubby’s best friends wanted to throw him a party for he and all the ol’ buddies back home while we are in town visiting […]
As someone who thoroughly enjoys party planning, I am SO excited to share that Kara’s Party Ideas, which is one of the top party idea/planning websites, has featured Gwyn’s Pink and Gold Princess party! And I am beyond thrilled about this! To see the entire feature, click HERE! SQUEEE!!! That is all! I am going […]
I mentioned before that The Hubby graduated the same day as Gwyn’s fourth birthday. It was a BUSY but incredibly fun and emotional day! You can see Gwyn’s party here and here, and as soon as that was done we wrapped up the food, left everything else and then booked it down to Pullman, changed […]
If you missed Part 1- the decor and food from the party, click here. Today is all about the guests, the fun, and the entertainment. And oh my word, the entertainment was SUCH a hit. SUCH a hit! Yeah, I just repeated myself. Because I am that excited. We begin with Gwyn seeing her party […]
