Looking for some fun ways to add some Valentine touches to your home? All of these simple craft decor ideas are from Better Homes & Gardens. Create a Heart Banner using scrapbook papers, fabric and/or felt. Thread the hearts using ribbon. The banner looks adorable draped from a headboard. It would also look great hung [...]
Archive for January, 2011
Simple Valentine Crafts
Posted in Craft, Home Decor, Valentine's Day, tagged Valentine home decor, Valentine's crafts, Valentine's gifts on January 27, 2011 | 4 Comments »
Decorating for Valentine’s Day
Posted in Holidays, Home Decor, Valentine's Day, tagged Apothecary jar fillers, Heart ornaments, Valentine's decor, Valentine's home decor, Valentines, vintage postcards on January 24, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
This past weekend I pulled out my Valentine’s decorations. I am always so tempted to move right from Christmas to Valentine’s decor, as our home always looks so bare after being spruced up for Christmas. But I do usually wait until mid-to-late January. When I’m packing up my Christmas ornaments, I set aside my red [...]
For the Love of Coffee …
Posted in Food & Recipes, Great Finds, tagged coffee lovers, Espresso maker, Nespresso, Nespresso Citiz 120 on January 14, 2011 | 2 Comments »
Jeff got the Nespresso Citiz espresso and cappuccino maker for Christmas. He LOVES good, rich espresso and has been wanting this machine since he first heard about it. I’m not much of a coffee drinker … at least I didn’t use to be. But this thing makes a great cappuccino or latte in less than [...]
Cute Valentine Finds … at Target
Posted in Craft, Great Finds, tagged Target, Valentine Card craft supplies, Valentine's Day, Valentine's decor on January 8, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Last night I stopped by Target on my way home to see if they had put out their Valentine’s stuff. Jackpot!!! They have some really cute things out for Valentine’s Day in their Dollar Bins! Natalie and I have an annual Valentine Card-Making Party. This year will mark our 7th party! With that being said, [...]
Coconut Cream Bars
Posted in Food & Recipes on January 4, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
It’s not exactly the time of year to be thinking of desserts … with New Year’s resolutions and all. But, this is a great dessert. And, it’s easy to serve at a party — as you can serve bite size pieces. These Coconut Cream Bars are from Martha Stewart. They are easy to make. And, [...]
Taking Inventory … Christmas Decorations
Posted in Christmas, Holidays, Home Decor, tagged holiday decoration inventory, inventory of Christmas decorations on January 2, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
I spent the good part of New Year’s Day taking down all the Christmas decorations. It’s definitely one of my least favorite tasks of all time! The house always looks so bare after being spruced up for the holidays. This year, I did a complete inventory of our holiday decorations — taking pictures and counting [...]
