Ah, sweet winter. Doesn’t everything look so uncluttered and tidy after the Christmas decorations are put away? Some people are sad after the holidays. Not me! I love Christmas, but I look forward to those cold, cozy days of January, when we can cuddle up, homeschool, and NOT go anywhere. For us, Continue Reading
Rustic Glam Coastal Christmas Tablescape
I’ve been playing around with different coastal ideas this year. Who says “coastal” always has to be blue and white? So, I decided to mix Christmas tree plates, tumblers, and Christmas mugs with plaid, then combine them with natural items from the beautiful South Carolina Lowcountry. I also Continue Reading
Pilgrims in Blue and White China Thanksgiving Tablescape
So I commended pleasure, for there is nothing good for a man under the sun except to eat and to drink and to be merry, and this will stand by him in his toils throughout the days of his life which God has given him under the sun. Ecclesiastes 8:15 NASB This Continue Reading
Shining Bright Haunted House Halloween Tablescape
Of all the tablescapes I’ve created this year, this one was the most fun! I enjoyed pairing iconic orange and black haunted house colors with the shiny bling of Christmas and New Year’s Eve silver and gold. Creating the Shining Bright Haunted House Halloween Tablescape was a scream. The sparkly Continue Reading
Easy Haunted House Centerpiece
This quick and Easy Haunted House Centerpiece was made with thrift store and Dollar Tree items in less than 30 minutes. I had a wooden tray and a primitive craft store house that served as the bedrocks for my centerpiece. With a little bit of black paint, skeletons, spider webs, and a Continue Reading
Family Fun Fall Tablescape
In our family, we’re able to slow down a little bit and enjoy hanging out with each other in the fall and winter. We’re like the pioneers, who rested when the snow was on the ground. At the end of October, softball will go on hold (for the most part) until the spring, and the early darkness will Continue Reading
Create an Apple Forest Fall Tablescape
Apple pie, apple picking, apple cider, and candy apples herald the coming of fall every year. I love the crisp smell of apples in the fall (and Dunkin Donuts new Apple Cider Donut). As a former public school and current homeschool teacher, apples also remind me that school is back in session. This Continue Reading
Velvet Pumpkin Napkin Rings
One of my favorite things about designing tablescapes is creating the details. I enjoy making centerpieces, place holders, table runners, napkins, and napkin rings. I’ve had my eye on all the velvet pumpkin tutorials since last year. The one that worked best for my very small velvet pumpkin napkin Continue Reading
Folk Art 4th of July Tablescape
Folk Art 4th of July Tablescape The inspiration for my Folk Art 4th of July Tablescape is Sakura’s Country Life Dinnerware. The line was designed by Vermont folk artist Warren Kimble. You can read more about him here. The salad plates used in my patriotic tablescape feature a little red Continue Reading
Americana Mantel Pinterest Challenge
Americana Mantel Pinterest Challenge Welcome to the Pinterest Challenge for May, hosted by Erlene at My Pinterventures. Every month bloggers take the challenge to choose a pin and make it happen. I’ve never decorated my Mantel with a Memorial Day or 4th of July theme, but I’ve always admired Continue Reading