Every year, a few times a year, I am faced with the question of centerpieces. Cut flowers are pretty and generally okay, I guess . . . but they tend to be expensive, not to mention difficult to transport, oftentimes fragile and, in the long run they’re inconvenient. They cannot be prepped very far in advance,Continue reading “DIY Tutorial: Tulle Puff Wands”
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My Newly Mustachioed Pint Glasses
I was over at a blog called Make it & Love it, when I stumbled upon Ashley’s glass-etching post! It looked worth a shot, and I immediately went to my friendly neighborhood thrift store for some workable pint glasses. Four pint glasses later, I set about making the stencil . . . and settled onContinue reading “My Newly Mustachioed Pint Glasses”
Prom: Life’s a Ball!
The theme for our Prom this year is Masquerade! So, as is the now-annual tradition, I have the privilege of planning/coordinating the aesthetic details, in all their (hopefully creative) glory! After last year’s fishy-centerpieces and Enchantment under the Sea theme, I was pretty excited at the potential for timeless elegance as a decorative choice thisContinue reading “Prom: Life’s a Ball!”
Trash v. Treasure
One man’s trash is another man’s treasure. At least, that’s how the saying goes . . . but sometimes our trash can also be our own darn treasure, non? Why should “another man” get all the benefits of your trash? That’s right, you seize that trash and you make it your own treasure. (Insert ironic z-snapContinue reading “Trash v. Treasure”
Snow Day To Do List:
Seeing as how I was highly grumpy when facing ANOTHER 16.5 inches of snow today (BLARGH), I decided it would be best to stay productive. Here are some snippets of what I did today, in hopes that they might inspire you out of the White Witch Blues. (Ahem: always-winter-never-Christmas, yes?) #1: Make Homemade Cocoa-Based Brownies! (IfContinue reading “Snow Day To Do List:”
Warm Hands, Warm Hearts?
Most people who know me are fully aware of my vehement love of all things in celebration of Valentine’s Day! I have begun my preparations in earnest for this most joyous of days, and my very first gift-project has turned out rather adorably! I found this lovely idea for making pocket-sized bean bags as winter handContinue reading “Warm Hands, Warm Hearts?”
Permanent Snowflakes
Snow is sheer miraculous stuff. Now, in all honesty, I’m the first to grumble when those freezing pre-dawn car-scraping sessions are required . . . but . . . I love lace. And what is snow if not the most perfect of all laces? Have you ever managed to catch a snowflake or two on theContinue reading “Permanent Snowflakes”
Students With Skillz
And, yes, that’s skillz with a Z. Check out the gorgeous bow bracelet one of my students made! Isn’t it adorable? She made it out of an old purse with a little help from a YouTube tutorial. I’m in love with how it looks, SUCH a pretty piece! Next time I have an old piece of leatherContinue reading “Students With Skillz”
Branching in?
Spending time with one of my favorite people is NEVER a chore. . . and our most recent weekend was no exception! We revisited an old haunt, and walked away with amazing new books! With considerable pinspirational eye candy we tackled making stellar headband-roses . . . and succeeded! I’ll have to share my pictures of that one someContinue reading “Branching in?”
Cakey Hankerson: Great Adventures 