These photos are from my original post from 2010. Not much has changed. I'm still using old things, scraps of kraft paper, ribbons, and twine mixed with lots of foraging and repurposed bottles and jars. Below are a few newer advent calendars from over the years, in case you need some inspiration! When they were young, my kids loved the advent calendar tradition. Over the years, I have really ...
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7 Things for Fall that We Love
I wonder if we took a poll, how many would say their favorite season is fall? There's so much to love about the fall from the colors to the cozyness of cooking, baking and being home more. I think that's why we all rush out to buy mums and pumpkins so early. We just can't wait for it! Here's a few of my favorite fall posts that includes a little porch refresh, tables inspired by the season and ...
The best hostess gift for an overnight/weekend stay
What to bring your host or hostess for an overnight or weekend stay doesn't have to be extravagant. It just needs to be thoughtful. A bouquet of flowers, a bottle of wine, or a pound of coffee... all good ideas. But this one is better. Bring dessert that can easily be prepared without messing up the kitchen. You can assist your host or stay out of their way. Or perhaps they already have dessert ...
How to make your outdoor space cozy
When I joined this fun group of bloggers to share ideas on outdoor decorating, I knew I wanted to talk about how to make your outdoor space cozy. Cozy like a living room, but outdoors on the porch. Our summers in Connecticut by the shore are so beautiful, but they don't last forever like in California. When we entertain in the summer, it's always outdoors. It may be in the backyard, the beach, ...
Super easy 4th of July decorations you can make
If you've been following me since the holidays, you know I'm slightly obsessed with making decorations using paper lunch bags. This super easy 4th of July decorations can be made with just a few simple supplies that include a stack of white paper lunch bags! How easy is that? The supplies you'll need for this fun July 4th decorations. To make each paper bag decoration, you'll need eight ...
Make an easy DIY clamshell wreath for summer
Make this easy DIY clamshell wreath in five minutes and enjoy it all summer! If you live by the coast or just dream of living by the beach this wreath is the perfect wreath for summer. I use a door basket in winter, spring and fall, but in the summer it's hard to keep the plants watered. I even tried succulents last summer but even those didn't survive. A summer beach or coastal ...