You know I love going from “old to gold,” and this project hit the mark! I was inspired by the whimsical charm of a MacKenzie-Childs Haunted House and decided to put my own spin on it. This fun DIY starts with a tired, miniature Christmas house, some black spray paint, and a few miniatures. Here’s how I made it happen! the house I thrifted several miniature houses from estate sales and Goodwill for about $3 each, choosing ones that weren’t overly Christmas-themed. After a couple of coats of black spray paint and primer, I had a solid base to work with. I even painted the wood the house...
Standard Blog
Adorable Baby Shower Attendee Gift: The Perfect Candle
When it comes to baby showers, everyone looks forward to the delightful and thoughtful favors they get to take home. One of the most charming attendee gifts you can offer is a beautiful candle. Here are four elements that make this candle an adorable keepsake: 1. Vessel: A Touch of Elegance The vessel of the candle is the first thing that catches the eye. For this baby shower, we chose an iridescent glass jar. The pastel hues give it movement and interest. The glass sparkles in the light, making it a lovely decorative piece even after the candle is used....
Storybook Style Baby Shower: How ChatGPT Inspired the Theme Name, Invitations & Backdrop
Planning a baby shower is always an exciting endeavor, but it can also be quite challenging to come up with a unique and memorable theme. When we (my sisters and I) started brainstorming ideas for Baby Carmela’s (my grand niece) shower, we wanted something charming, yet memorable. That’s when I decided to turn to ChatGPT for some creative inspiration. The Spark of an Idea We had the initial centerpiece idea, but we weren’t sure what to name the theme of the shower. The aim was to create centerpieces using baby girl clothes on display stands. The outfit themes were initially...
Easter Basket Goodies!
It’s Easter basket time! In this post, I am sharing the goodies I put together for John’s grand kids. I made one basket to share (but, enough for two)! (Some items listed offer me a commission). BASKET & Ribbon Estate sales, thrift shops, Goodwill, etc are great places to find baskets. I found this basket at an estate sale over the weekend! Nice ribbon is one of the things I always look for at estate sales. It is always a good price and I only buy fun/nice ones! Perfect for gift giving and in this case, an Easter basket. puzzle,...
Must Love Dogs Gift Guide
You all know I love my puppy, Beau! He is a rescue who came to live with me in September. So, I have purchased several things to make him feel at home and made some crafty things that I thought I’d share! Hope these are helpful! Click on the links under the gift guide for easy access to the gift ideas. (In some cases, commission is earned. No extra cost to you!) LINKS Collar ( Discount Code: BEAUBONUS) | Christmas Pillow Covers | Pillow Inserts| Non Christmas Pillow Covers |Dog Bed| Pet Hair Remover| Dog Bone Cookie Cutter | Dog...
Chex Party Mix | Christmas Tradition Recipe
This recipe is a classic and shared by Joanne, my cousin’s mother-in-law! And, I put it in a fancy dish!