Christmas

Tinseled Glass Candlesticks {DIY}

I really like to keep stuff.  I’m not quite as bad as Megan, who hoards boxes and bags alike (sorry to call you out Megs), but I just despise throwing things away that could potentially have another purpose later in life. Will this tossed aside ribbon one day come to my rescue in a DIY

Christmas

A Thrifty Christmas Tablescape

When we started brainstorming for our Christmas tablescape, we decided that we wanted to keep it simple and inexpensive.  Our plan was to use things we (and probably you) have laying around the house to minimize costs.  For the centerpieces, I crafted some candle holders out of Corey’s leftover beer bottles to be combined with

Colleen's house

A New Home

Well folks, we are officially under contract for a new home.  I didn’t want to jinx it by mentioning it to you before, but it seems like we are almost in the clear, pending that the roof doesn’t fall in during the inspection.  We were actually looking for a home in several very specific neighborhoods.

Dreamy

Musings On the Moon

I have thought for some time that I may have a talent for spotting shooting stars.  More than likely this is not because of some magical powers I possess but because I tend to look up frequently.   “Head in the clouds” may be a good way to describe it.  I have realized recently that

Wedding Story Inspired By

Narnia Wedding Inspiration

When we were younger, one of our favorite movies was The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe.  I remember watching it over and over and wishing I could step into the wardrobe and finally figure out what turkish delight tastes like.  For me, this movie was the epitome of winter and everything I wanted it

Christmas

Christmas Craft Roundup

So we finally put up our Christmas tree this weekend and it is real pretty (but kinda smushed in beside where my table usually goes).  I always have this internal debate with myself about when we should get it.  Everyone goes right after Thanksgiving.  But if we do that, it feels like the tree gets