my practical journal
Merry Christmas Eve! I put together some last minute decorating ideas that you can do today! Really... (Just click on the links to get the complete details :) Easy Centerpiece made from dessert dishes, faux flowers and white candles. Easy centerpiece made from the same dessert dish, ivy, roses and white … [Read more...]
Our kitchen is just like everyone else's. It's where we spend the most time during the holidays. When I found this beautiful aqua/turquoise ice cream churn, I knew what I was going to do with it. Put a tree in it! I put a bucket inside the bucket to help secure the tree. Several limbs were trimmed off the bottom. Actually a few too … [Read more...]
For my mantel this year I used the following: Paper Mache Deer Fresh Greenery Faux Florals Pine Cones Vintage Silver Pieces Hymnal Banner I love the traditional colors of Christmas. The reds and greens just say Merry to me. One thing I tried this year was to add a little lime green and blue sparkle to the mantel. Two colors that I … [Read more...]
On Monday, I baked my pinecones and on Tuesday I added some sugar and silver spice (post coming soon). Last night I dressed them up! Here's what I used: Drill / with drill bit Eye Hooks Awesome pinecones I used a drill bit that was the same diameter as the threaded area on the hook. Pre-drill the end of the pinecone, about … [Read more...]
Hark! the herald angels sing "Glory to the newborn King Peace on earth and mercy mild, God and sinners reconciled!" Joyful, all ye nations rise; Join the triumph of the skies; With angelic host proclaim "Christ is born in Bethlehem!" Hark! the herald angels sing "Glory to the newborn King!" Christ, by highest heaven adored; Christ the … [Read more...]
I recently shared my chalkboard over at My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia (Thank you Kristin for having me!). Here we go, just in case you missed it! I had been looking for the perfect frame/picture to create a large chalkboard. I found one recently while visiting my daughter and family, I love thrifting with her. The frame was a cool … [Read more...]
This is the Eat-In kitchen dining area. Spruced up with more poinsettias. (What can I say, I love their velvety beauty.) Here's a closer look, Three poinsettias $4.50 (they were half-off at Walmart) Small wreaths tied with raffia on the back of my white chairs $4.00 total. (Dollar Tree) Branch over the window $5.00 (bought at the … [Read more...]
Come on in, and welcome to the wordless home tour from pictures that I haven't posted. Thanks for visiting! Sharing at: The Inspired Room DIY by Design Dittle Dattle … [Read more...]
Wrapping It Up Here's what you need: Card Stock Scissors Hole Punch Ribbon Wrapping paper (I used newspaper and brown craft paper) Tape Ornaments (optional) I decided to use newspaper and brown craft paper, for my gift wrap. I printed off monograms from the internet (I'll provide the link at the end). I used angel … [Read more...]
Did you wonder, where that white container on my door came from.. I took this metal hanging planter from this: To this: Thanks to Krylon Dual Paint + Primer . I used a sanding block to distress it a little, I just can't handle perfect (at least not in this case). Love the white on the dark front door! While I had the paint out I … [Read more...]
