A Summary of Our Holidays

This past month an half has included many crafts, projects, holidays and events.

It wouldn't be the holidays without the rush and stress- right?! haha

 

 

I attempted to make some decorative towels with Brayden's footprints...

For Thanksgiving we ran another 5k race. And I made a big thanksgiving dinner for my family.

I also did another "Wreath Revamp" from burlap to Christmas!

 

 

I created a Christmas back drop for our holiday card, and it would not have been complete without matching bow ties for Brayden and Chase.

 

We went to a wedding and Brayden wore a tux! 

I learned how to sew pajama pants.
We decorated for Christmas, and spent some time with family.

 

 

I made a homemade apple pie.

 Sewed an infinity scarf for my mother-in-law out- of out of some awesome fabric I snagged up at Hobby Lobby.

I also made several other hand-made gifts- let's just say my sewing machine was out for basically the whole month of December!

I also won our "first annual family ugly Christmas sweater party". 

 

Christmas Day 2014

(In matching pj pants- of course)

In the work life:

Started a small bathroom remodel. 

And started and finished a kitchen remodel in 10 working days. 

I also learned how to "arm knit" 

How To Video

(found on Pinterest)

I first practiced with a small amount of yarn to make sure I could really learn do it right.

It is pretty easy to do, and the video is really helpful. Once you get the hang of it, you really can make a scarf in 20 minutes.

I already have an order list from all my co-workers too!

And last but not least, we ended 2014!

It was a great year, but I am looking forward to see what 2015 has to come.

I hope everyone had a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

Best wishes for your year ahead. 

 

 

Happy Thanksgiving

I would like to send warm wishes to everyone during this holiday season. 

-Ashley-

Thrifty Thursday: A DIY Christmas

 

 

It's almost Christmas!!! This year I could NOT wait to decorative our little apartment. I had ideas brewing since September!

I thought I would share some super cheap and easy DIY's with all of you.

 

Ornament Wreath

 

 

Supplies:

Different size ornaments

Wire hanger

hot glue and gun

 

Open the hanger, string ornaments onto wire. Use hot glue just incase some of the ornaments come loose.

 

Total cost = $15.00

 

Finished Wreath

 

Window Display

 

Supplies:

Tension rod

Garland

Dollar store ornaments

ribbon

 

Super simple and inexpensive.

 

Total Cost = $10.00

 

 

Around the house...

The Mantel

(Yes, I wrapped some artwork in wrapping paper!)

 

Our first Christmas Village

(We plan to add to it little by little every year!)

 

You don't have to spend a lot of money to decorate your home for the holidays.

 

Happy Holidays Everyone.

Remember what this season is really about..

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



Happy Turkey Day!

Happy Thanksgiving!

 



 

 

I hope everyone had a wonderful holiday. I know I sure did.

In just a year my life has changed so much. And I couldn't be more thankful for each and everyday.

 

& as always, I am very thankful for all of you out there.

 

 

 



Thrifty Thursday: Trick or Treat

 

 

 

With Halloween just around the corner, I thought I would show you some last minute holiday ideas. Just in case you needed a few tricks to wow your unexpected guest.

TREATS

 

Mummie Dogs

 

Forked Eyeballs

 

Worm Sandwich

Pizza Mummies

 

TRICKS

 

Fun- cheap wreath

 

Painted pumpkins- less time

 

Fun decor

 

 

Keep some of these in mind for the last minute get-togethers and I hope everyone enjoy this festive time!

 

 

 

 



Fall is Back!

Happy October everyone!

I couldn’t be happier that the cooler months are upon us. (Not that it feels that way in Texas--unfortunately)

I wanted to share some cute, fun and inexpensive ways to decorate for fall.

This would be easy to do with wine bottles also.

 

Use items you already have, no need to spend money on something that you will hide away for a year.

 

Paint pumpkins with your inital to dress up your entry way, or outside on the porch.

 

How cheap and easy is this!

 

Check out this blog post by Karin Lidbeck for a beautiful tablescape idea. 

 

and here is one more great idea by Shanty2Chic

 

I hope you are all enjoying the nicer weather- where ever  you are.

Images via:
Pinterest.com

 

Ring In 2012!

I can’t believe that the New Year is almost upon us again. This year really has just flown by.

But since we are just a few days away from 2012, I thought it would be a good idea to start planning another shindig!

Gold & Silver
You can't go wrong with these popular colors- dresses or decor

Modcloth.com

Delias.com

Tablescapes

Metallic Party Streamers

Decorate with balloons

Or Clocks

Add number decals to glasses

Tissue Paper Pom-Poms

Do them in black,white, gold & silver

How-To

Last but certainly not least..

The Drinks

Keep it classic with this champagne cocktail

Recipe

Or check out MarthaStewart.com or more recipes.

While we are the topic of New Years, I think it's time to start thinking about our resolutions.

Here's a great way to keep yours posted through-out the year.

Now isn't that clever!

I hope this has inspired you to plan a great-fun-filled party!!

Images via:

Pinterest.com
MarthaStewart.com

Merry Christmas

Have yourself a Merry little Christmas!

XOXOX

Thrifty Thursday: Christmas

With Christmas just a few days away, I thought I would help you out with some of those last minute things on your list.
So lets talk gifts, treats and tablescapes.

I came across some really great DIY's that would make great gifts for your loved ones.

Ornament

Here's one that I personally made for my friend who got married this year.

It's an ornament with strips of their wedding invitation inside.

Photo Coasters

Persoanlized tile coasters.

See how to make them HERE

Rosette Necklace

Any girl would be sure to love this.

Here's how to make it.

Photo Cube

Wooden photo cubes.

Check out how to make them HERE

Now here are a couple fun treats that are guaranteed to be a hit with your party guests.

Rudolph Treats

How cute are these!

See how to make them HERE

Melted Snowman Cookies

I just want to eat these little guys up!

HERE's how you make them.

Peppermint Martini

Pour me a glass of this!

Drink up

And we can't forgot the decor. I hope these photos give you some inspiration for your home.

Be creative and have fun, it's time to enjoy your family and friends.

Images via:
Links above