DIY THANKSGIVING IDEAS: GOBBLE GOBBLE
We are having just a small shin-dig at my home. Nothing fancy or real decorative this year, it just came up way too fast. That's okay though, having family and all the delicious smells drifting throughout my home are all that matter!
If you are hosting Thanksgiving, I have gathered up some ideas to help you make your own holiday feast a special one.
Learn how to make these adorable Pilgrim Place Cards. If you have school age kiddo's this would be a great project for them.
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You don't need to reinvent the wheel to make a festive centerpiece. Even if you are lacking the tabletop space, you could still place these types of decorative touches throughout your home. Check out 20 Creative DIY Ornaments and Centerpieces to get your creative juices flowing.
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I've never known the proper way to set a table nor a buffet table. Now I do and so will you!
And last but not least is always desert right? I have yet to make a homemade pumpkin pie. How hard can it be? I guess it depends on what you consider homemade. Although I like to cook, I'm not much of a baker.
- Hmm, do I buy a crust or make from scratch?
- Do I use canned filling or a real pumpkin?
- Or do I go to Costco and cheat?
May you all have a very blessed day filled with love, laughter, good food and friends. Be thankful for those who are around you on this special day, reflect on what means the most to you. We only have this day once a year don't waste it. Then it's on to the hustle and bustle of Christmas.
~ Holly
HODGEPODGE WEDNESDAY NO. 3
Can you believe a week from tomorrow will be Thanksgiving? I swear it seems like last week we were just trick-or-treating. November has flown by and I can only assume December will too. My daughter has already written her letter to Santa, mind you it consists mainly of vowels - she's 4 and can't actually write a letter yet.
I think you need a little break from all the preparations you are undertaking in anticipation for Turkey Day.
Or if you're like me and haven't even started your planning yet, be sure to check out the printable's below to aid you!
Apartment Therapy - How To Install a Light Fixture
Design Mom - Living Well: 4 Secrets To Wrapping A Present
The Peaceful Mom - Free Printable Thanksgiving Menu And Grocery List
Enjoy!
~ Holly
Or if you're like me and haven't even started your planning yet, be sure to check out the printable's below to aid you!
Apartment Therapy - How To Install a Light Fixture
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Design Mom - Living Well: 4 Secrets To Wrapping A Present
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The Peaceful Mom - Free Printable Thanksgiving Menu And Grocery List
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Enjoy!
~ Holly
HODGEPODGE WEDNESDAY NO. 2
Welcome to Hodgepodge Wednesday No. 2.
Here we are in the middle of the week already, woohoo! How has your week been so far? I hope it's been treating you well.
Here you will find a short collection of DIY projects that I think are cool and worthy of sharing.
There is no rhyme or reason, no specific order, just some good stuff to help you through the week. Enjoy!
So Much Better With Age - Seasonal Burlap Frame
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Organize Your Stuff Now - Inexpensive DIY Craft Table
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House Revivals - Cabinet Hardware Makeover
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Setting For Four - DIY Beaded Sunburst Mirror Tutorial
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Whisper Wood Cottage - Reinventing The Stocking (A No-Sew Project)
So there you have it!
What do you think of the eye candy? Which one is your favorite?
~ Holly
Check out: Hodgepodge Wednesday No. 1
ISN'T LIFE SWEET
Notice there is no question mark after the post title. That's because it's meant to be a statement. Now some of you may disagree, heck I may argue this on some days myself.
Where am I going with this? Well, I want to dedicate this post to Nicki at Sweet Parrish Place. She just celebrated her 1 year Blogiversary. Now, that's SWEET!
I like to give credit where credit is due. She has a fantastic blog full great ideas, great commentary, great design. Just all around a really good blog.
Sweeten up your life, head over to:
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Get to know her and check out her Top Ten Posts.
10. Back to Basics- Household Uses For Vinegar- 1005 views
9. DIY No Sew Cafe Curtains- 1023 views
8. Wish I Had That- 10 Uses For Wooden Pallets- 1090 views
7. 15 Ideas To Get You In The Mood For Fall- 1564 views
6. Glass Problem Solved!- 1727 views
5. Painted Deck Reveal- 1834 views
4. Trashtastic Tuesday- $5 Canisters- 1961 views
3. Backsplash- Sneak Peek- 3573 views
2. brown Paper Floor Reveal- 6269 views
1. My Favorite Pinterest Pins of 2012- 31,446 views
10. Back to Basics- Household Uses For Vinegar- 1005 views
9. DIY No Sew Cafe Curtains- 1023 views
8. Wish I Had That- 10 Uses For Wooden Pallets- 1090 views
7. 15 Ideas To Get You In The Mood For Fall- 1564 views
6. Glass Problem Solved!- 1727 views
5. Painted Deck Reveal- 1834 views
4. Trashtastic Tuesday- $5 Canisters- 1961 views
3. Backsplash- Sneak Peek- 3573 views
2. brown Paper Floor Reveal- 6269 views
1. My Favorite Pinterest Pins of 2012- 31,446 views
Enjoy!
~ Holly
DIY SHABBY FRAME
*Welcome to Friday Favorite*
Every Friday I will be showcasing my Favorite DIY Blog Post of the week
Today's Friday Favorite comes from the Blog: Simply Simplisticated.
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Creator +Deidre Gilchrest has outdone herself with this one-of-a-kind frame.
Talk about originality - isn't it just adorable?
Here are the reasons why I chose this project:
Here are the reasons why I chose this project:
- It's UNIQUE
- Budget friendly
- Great conversation piece for your home
- Totally versatile: make it your own!
- Make as a Christmas gift, include photo's
- Simply would be fun to make!
What more could you ask for (besides being the receiver of one of these fine creations for Christmas)?
Visit Simply Simplisticated - Shabby Frame for full details.
You all have a fantastic weekend!
DIY to your hearts content!
~Holly
HODGEPODGE WEDNESDAY (No. 1)
Today is Hodgepodge Wednesday! What is that you ask?
Well it's just a short collection of items that I think are cool and worthy of sharing. There is no rhyme or reason, no specific order, just blogs or ideas that I like. Enjoy!
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Girl In The Garage - 10 (Mostly Easy) DIY Home Decor Updates
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All my best!
Holly
SUSTAINABLE ENTHUSIASM JUST FOR YOU!
How do you maintain sustainable enthusiasm for starting and completing your projects? For me it's most definitely perusing the internet and reading blogs. My curiosity and desire to learn is fulfilled just by going online. I get to visit people from all over the world without leaving my house. It's quite magical if you think about it.
Reading and finding new blogs sustains my enthusiasm to be creative and handy. They are a constant source for getting inspired and educating myself.
Here are some posts that I hope will help you sustain your enthusiasm to make and recreate!
This post will make you want to make your own shelf's:
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A Pallet Wall. This is just plain awesome - love this. This cost a whopping $20. Might as well start collecting your pallets now:
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Got wood? Fall decor that couldn't be any easier. Just head outside to find your centerpiece.
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Sometimes you never know what you may stumble upon. Like this holder for charging your cell phone. So inventive. Come on, you know you want to make one.
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So when your lacking that motivation needed to get you going, all you need to do is hop on your computer. Allow it to aid you in branching out and trying and learning new things. Allow it to sustain your enthusiasm.
All my best!
~ Holly
TURNING YOUR HOBBY INTO A BUSINESS
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Just imagine if we didn't need sleep how much we could accomplish. Have you ever wanted to turn your hobby into a business? I know there are many of you out there that are extremely talented and could actually monetize from whatever your passion is. Or maybe you have tried and failed, or maybe you are struggling with how and where to start.
INSPIRATION FOUND: HERE, THERE AND EVERYWHERE
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But what about just using your plain old imagination? Well, we still do, but here's the deal: while you may find ideas and learn new techniques from others, what you create as a result from that is all that matters, because it's yours and you in turn will inspire someone else!
I would like you to meet Monica over at Taylor Made Cards 4 U. She excels at card making, I'm so jealous. She share's her thoughts on inspiration and on how she creates her cards.
I would like you to meet Monica over at Taylor Made Cards 4 U. She excels at card making, I'm so jealous. She share's her thoughts on inspiration and on how she creates her cards.
I like how she refer's to it as a "puzzle". I love puzzles, and I think she hit a point. Maybe we should approach all our projects like a puzzle, sometimes the pieces all come together easily and sometimes you really gotta work at it, and that's okay.
Head over to:
Taylor Made Cards 4 U - Where do you get inspiration?
All my best,
~ Holly
DRILL YOUR PUMPKINS INSTEAD OF CARVING
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Want to try something different with your pumpkins? I thought I would share this wonderful idea. I'm going to try this - how simple, and it beats nearly cutting a finger off with a knife.
Design is limitless and you can customize for either Halloween OR Thanksgiving. So what do you think?
Get your pumpkins ready:
Crafty Nest - How to Drill Pumpkins
Happy Drilling!
~ Holly
Get your pumpkins ready:
Crafty Nest - How to Drill Pumpkins
Happy Drilling!
~ Holly
WINE CORK SERVING TRAY
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Don't throw away those wine corks! This tray will come in "handy" for all sorts of occasions.
This is such a simple project and the results are cork-fabulousness. Everyone will be asking you where you bought your tray and you can kindly smile and brag that you made it. You wouldn't have to store this tray, it's too cute, it would make a great piece for your coffee table.
Please head over to:
for all the details!
~ Holly
~ Holly
MONOGRAM ART ANYONE?
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Check out +Erin DIYOntheCheap for detailed instructions:
SPRING DECOR
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Hello my friends! Here is a great way to take all those miscellaneous glass candle holders or vases you may have and dress them up in cuteness. This is a fun project to do, I have made a couple. This project allows you to be as creative you want with your design and colors and the satisfaction of creating your own piece of Art is so fun. So break out all those candle holders and vases and get busy!
Create your own piece of Art, for directions head over to:
FRAMED PEGBOARD FOR CRAFT ROOM
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What a fun way to store your goodies and be organized at the same time.
To see how it's done, head over to:
Just A Girl Blog
Have fun!
~ Holly
OLD FRAME & PEGBOARD JEWELRY HOLDER
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Is this cool or what? I love this idea, so simple you gotta say "Why didn't I think of that". You can customize however you want: frame style, size, color of pegboard. I like this frame, it's got a vintage look to it. Heck, you could even do a smaller one use it to hang your keys!
~ Holly
VINTAGE MEMORY JARS
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Wow, don't these look so cool. I can't wait to try this out. What a neat way to show off photos, these would make great gifts (Christmas is just around the corner!).
~ Holly
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