A Scrappy Tree Skirt

Holy moly! Christmas is WEDNESDAY? I’m not sure why, but every holiday, I run into the same dilemma – too many projects, not enough time :/ is it mismanagement of time, too much creativity, OR is Father Time going too insanely fast?! [SLOW DOWN!!!] Well, whatever the...

A Trio More

I have a feeling this is going to happen each and every year: additional tree adornments! See, I started cleaning up “Santa’s Little Workshop” yesterday [that’s what D calls my holiday explosion of crafts] and ran across these cardboard ornaments I had purchased. So,...

Before & After: The Twins

Have you ever cried over a job before? Now be honest 😉 as I’m sure you have! Well, confession or not, this project [below] has caused me quite a few tears. Yep, this pair might have [actually] been too much for me, BUT I survived and I guess that’s what truly matters....

Beaded Copper Garland

I believe anyone who has ever decorated a tree for the holidays recognizes the need for garland. It just makes it look complete. So this past summer as I was wondering the aisles of Home Depot, I stumbled across these copper couplings [and you guessed it] my mind went...

Napa Valley: Turkey-Lurkey Friendsgiving

Ever since my move to San Diego four [short] years ago, I have made the ultimate Thanksgiving feast: Maple-Glazed Turkey Apple Cider Gravy Toasted Cornbread, Bacon, & Chestnut Stuffing Golden Potato Mash Cauliflower Soup Green Bean Casserole Cranberry-Orange Sauce...