my practical journal
a warm winter gift. I've seen several versions of the Hot Chocolate Bar and decided that it would make a great hostess gift. I included 2 white cups and spoons. A white canister with a scoop for the hot chocolate, a clear lidded jar for the marshmallows. I assembled everything on a wooden square charger, from WalMart. Instead of … [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...]
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...]
We had our book club meeting this week and you would think that I found out that Santa Claus is real. Mrs. P (she's in my book club and she lets me put stuff on her door) pointed out that Sue was serving us cookies on a real peppermint plate. Stop the presses! Forget book discussion, how on earth did she do this? Here's what I did based … [Read more...]
I love sitting by the fireplace. It's the one thing about winter that I do like. Especially right now. When everything's all a glow and there's glitter everywhere. Christmas lights make me smile and they're calming. I hope you're finding ways to relax and enjoy the glow of the Christmas season. Sharing here: Southern … [Read more...]
I've been working on my Christmas tablescape. You've probable seen several of my post about a couple of the items that I've used on the table. Like the Christmas Floral Craft or the Gift Tag, well here's the completed table. Are you like me? Everytime I get a new Pottery Barn catalog, I just drool all over every page! (Via Pottery … [Read more...]
I bought two poinsettias from Walmart last week. Then I came up with the idea of using them at the front door, so I went back for two more. I was pleasantly surprised to find them for 50% off, I got four. Now I have a total of six :) Right Side of entrance. Left Side I'm glad all my plants have filled in. The green looks so good with … [Read more...]
