It’s no secret that I love to decorate for the holidays. It’s also no new obsession. In fact, I can still remember buying my first Christmas wreath. Even though it was a little heavy on the glitter and had no trace of anything natural on it, it gave me the feeling that I was making […]
We can all agree that December is a crazily busy month at work, school and home. With so much going on, it’s easy (and in my opinion, totally acceptable!) for some minor details to slip through the cracks. Case in point…my family’s Advent calendar. When it dawned on me that we are well into December […]
Everyone has one. Some like theirs sweet, others like the slight hint of salt, frosted or plain…. what’s your favorite type of cookie? For me, I’m an equal opportunity sugar cookie-holic. There is simply no sugar cookie that can disappoint. Butter, sugar and a little frosting– tell me what could be a better treat after […]
From Michigan to LA, Brooklyn and beyond, I’ve always had a special place in my heart for a good wreath. What’s more inviting than a quick shot of color on your home’s door? You don’t have to splurge on this holiday decor staple– just keep it seasonal, simple and fresh for the greatest impact. Try […]
Over the weekend my family and I took a field trip to a local tree farm for one of my favorite holiday events…Christmas tree shopping! This year was especially fun because big sister Prentiss got to lead little Meredith around the rows of trees and explain to her how to pick the perfect one (6-year […]
This year, it’s all about how you hang it! I’m totally inspired by some of the unique ways of stringing up holiday decor. I love the different materials these photos showcase- from branches and clothespins to candy and paper. Get excited to hang up your holiday cheer!
It’s officially snowing in my home state of Michigan! While we haven’t had too many snowflakes hit the East Coast yet, I’m planning for a long winter ahead by saying goodbye to my green grass until the spring rolls around again. One of the things I miss most when my world is blanketed in white […]
Growing up in Michigan, we had a neighbor who would deliver the most fantastic holiday gift a neighbor could give. Early December- every December- she would drop off a bag filled with all the fixings for a beautiful gingerbread house. The hard gingerbread walls were molded with little windows and shutters, the roof with rows […]
I am committed to making the upcoming holidays as low-stress as possible and for me this means taking some time to prep! It’s a great idea to keep a few homemade presents on hand so you’re prepared when those inevitable last-minute gifting moments pop up. This way, you won’t get frazzled when you remember you […]
If you’re like me, you pressed snooze around 4AM this past Black Friday and skipped those early bird sales. But it’s OK! The holidays are the perfect time to flex your baking and crafting muscles, and homemade food gifts are a simple way to share the holiday spirit– on a budget. Homemade chocolate truffles may […]