Favorite Posts of 2013

Favorite Posts of 2013

Well here we are again.  A year ago I was writing my year end post on my iPhone while we were in Houston visiting friends, and now another year later here I am sipping my coffee contemplating on another year.   Rather than write out my resolutions like I did last...
3 Delicious Ideas for Leftover Eggnog

3 Delicious Ideas for Leftover Eggnog

I really do not enjoy drinking straight eggnog.  I think the thick texture plus the fact there is literal egg mixed in just doesn’t do it for me.  I do however like using eggnog as an accent in holiday treats because the flavor is actually quite nice.  If...
DIY Gift Idea: Hinge Bracelet

DIY Gift Idea: Hinge Bracelet

I love making jewelry.  When I was younger I made earrings and necklaces all the time as gifts for friends.  Today I’m going to show you how to make a super simple bracelet using a cabinet door hinge, jewelry chain and clasps.  Oh and you’ll also need...
DIY Gift Idea: Perpetual Vanilla Extract

DIY Gift Idea: Perpetual Vanilla Extract

Two years ago for Christmas, my husband and I decided to give the gift that keeps on giving- literally. We both love creative gifts and we thought it would be really fun to make perpetual vanilla extract for our friends and family. I stumbled upon photos of us making...
Give Thanks

Give Thanks

I’m not one who typically decorates for every holiday.   I think it’s much more practical to decorate for each season and now is just about that time to put away the fall leaves and pumpkins and switch to snowflakes and pine cones! This past week I added a...