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DIY Cupid’s Arrow

DIY Cupid’s Arrow

In December I half jokingly recreated Crate & Barrel’s now infamous hundred dollar tree branch with lights they sold as holiday decor. It started as a joke but was actually pretty fun to make.  Following the slump of taking down Christmas decorations and looking at 

Red Beaded Wreath Ornament

Red Beaded Wreath Ornament

RED WREATH ORNAMENT I love making homemade decorations, especially for the holidays. This sweet little craft will look great on any tree or hanging anywhere in your home. This is a simple project that shouldn’t take more than an hour. What You’ll Need: 10 unfinished 

Pumpkin Coffee Cake with Maple Cinnamon Streusel

Pumpkin Coffee Cake with Maple Cinnamon Streusel

I am not the biggest fan of pumpkin but I love a good coffee cake. A good bit of streusel on top with a nice glaze makes it a great treat with a lovely cup of coffee or tea. The cake is light and fluffy 

Life is Short. Decorate Early.

Life is short. Decorate Early. It’s November 13th and I have just about all of my Christmas decorations up. The stockings are hung, lights are everywhere, and the only thing missing is our tree because I love a fresh tree. Admittedly I was previously one 

Thanksgiving Care Packages

Thanksgiving Care Packages

Thanksgiving Care Packages It’s safe to say at this point we won’t be having a normal thanksgiving this year. Honestly, that sucks. Mike and I are planning(like the rest of the family) to get covid tests done early so we feel safer with the people 

I’m nervous…

It’s November third and I’m nervous. This election has me on edge and I can feel my anxiety taking over my body. I continue to attempt to keep myself busy and distracted but I still find myself anxiously waiting results. I know there is no 

November First

Well folks, Halloween in quarantine has come and gone. I spent a good part of the day taking down bats and cobwebs, rolling up banners, and cleaning all our Halloween textiles.  This was not the Halloween I expected in January. Hell, in January I hadn’t 

The Day I Called In Sick

The Day I Called In Sick

A Flashback Friday Story This is a story about a girl named Lucky. Wait, no. This is a story about a girl who called in sick for the first time that wasn’t really sick and got caught BIG TIME.  I have never been one to 

DIY BOO BANNER

DIY BOO BANNER

DIY BOO BANNER Halloween time is here! Although Christmas is my all time favorite holiday Halloween is a very, very close second. I love costumes, decorating, and kids coming to trick or treat at our door.  This year Halloween is a bust when it comes 

The Best Homemade Chocolate (or Vanilla!) Ice Cream

The Best Homemade Chocolate (or Vanilla!) Ice Cream

This ice cream is amazingly creamy, decadent, and spoils you so much that you won’t be able to look at store brand ice cream the same way ever again. If you’re willing to take the risk, read on… Although Vanilla and Chocolate are explicitly described