Create your own cute wood slice reindeer Christmas decor, All you need to make this adorable DIY Christmas decoration is a large wood slice, some pine branches and some acrylic paint. Plaid ribbons were added to top off the look, and add a decidedly festive effect to pine branch antlers. There are so many fun …
Create a Unique Halloween Mantle Adding a whimsical Halloween display to a mantle or shelf in your home or shop is a fun way to express your creativity and get crafty. This trio of pumpkin cages and tiny witch figures offers a rare peek into a tiny enchanted world. A Halloween parade has just begun …
With a wave of your wand, you can create this stunning Cinderella pumpkin centerpiece! A painted carriage in a soft teal shade is embellished with flowers and ribbon. Inside, on a bed of silver eucalyptus leaves, is perched a glittering coral pumpkin. The decadent carriage is displayed in an ivory colored wood dough bowl, and …
Creating a fresh and festive wreath for Fall is a favorite tradition; this year I decided to play with my color palette a bit, to incorporate my favorite pieces of Talavera painted pottery from Mexico. This wreath reflects the colors from my pieces, as well as fall touches like plaid ribbon, sunflowers and oak leaves. …
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It’s that time of year again! Fall crafting and decorating time, of course! Try your hand at painting a Talavera pumpkin! On a past trip to Mexico, I found the most beautiful Talavera pottery pieces, sold by the artists who created them. Talavera is a Mexican pottery style introduced to Mexico by the Spanish, centuries …
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Fall celebrations are being held in new and creative ways; social distancing and safety are on the minds of many fabulous hosts and hostesses. These personal charcuterie boxes are a unique and creative way to allow all guests to partake in some tasty snacks without mixing hands on traditional communal charcuterie tray. To create these …
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Trick or Treat, here’s something sweet! It’s a Halloween cocoa cart with adorable Halloween dishes and a mini candy buffet. Take a peek at this fun and creative way to celebrate Halloween with lots of cute details. Items for this post were provided to me in partnership with Oriental Trading Company, so that I could …
Never fear, trick or treaters! This cheerful witch is very friendly, and would make a wonderful addition to your home on an ornament stand, or displayed on a Halloween Tree. Paints for this project were provided to me by Plaid Crafts, and the trims used are from Trims by the Yard. These sponsored products were …
It’s my pleasure to bring you a look at this beautiful party, with a theme of Maleficent and Aurora, the Sleeping Beauty, in an enchanted forest. My clients are avid Disney lovers, and also have a sultry, dark side that they wished to have reflected in their event’s decor. Their beautiful baby girl will be …
Creating unique centerpieces for theme parties is one of my favorite ways to create. Recently, I booked a Sleeping Beauty and Maleficent themed event, and created some really fun centerpieces to display. When I thought I was finished creating the gorgeous centerpieces, I realized they needed a little “oomph”, so I pulled out one of …
Outdoor summer soirees call for neutrals upon neutrals, glammed up with glittering gold accents, and voluminous fronds of pampas grass. This boho baby shower was sponsored by Portofino International. Products used to create this design were provided to me with their compliments, so that we could inspire and delight you with unique party ideas. The …
Ah, summer vacation. Time to get away from it all and immerse yourself in relaxation. Travel plans may be interrupted this year, but that doesn’t mean you can’t think up a little getaway in miniature form! Grab your suitcase, hop a tropic leaf, and make your way to a dream “Staycation”. To create this adorable …