I have wanted to make a barn wood stocking hanger for years. Blog land is currently full of Christmas crafts, decor, and food ideas and while they are filling my head, none have come to life this year until today. What now seems like ages ago; the kids and I started creating our own barn…
Recently, someone asked me if I had any advice for them if they wanted to start a blog. Funny thing is, I’m always looking for advice myself, I’m no expert! While I originally started my blog in 2010, a lot has changed. Taking some time off that lead to a few years without blogging basically means I…
A few years ago, O-Man started asking for an Elf on the Shelf. I was only just hearing of this tradition but it seemed my girls knew of it. Checking elves out in the stores, I liked the concept and was willing to start the tradition. But, I wasn’t too keen on the actual elf…
There are still 20 days until Christmas, but I feel like I’m failing already! I always dream of enjoying the holiday season in a perfectly decorated home, snacking on homemade treats by a cozy fire, strolling through the stores enjoying shopping for the perfect gifts for my family and friends. Then I Wake Up This…
Strange as it may seem, a mudroom was on my must have list for the new house. Nothing drives me crazier than shoes and bags blocking the front door. Toss a few jackets in top of the pile and I’m ready to scream! When I see organized mudrooms, I’m so inspired… inspired to actually organize my whole…
If you’re as excited as I am to hit the mall and start shopping for all those holiday gifts…. Yep, that was sarcasm, wouldn’t it be great if there was a font just for that? Unfortunately, there isn’t one universally indicating my favorite language yet. Truth Once upon a time I shopped the mall fairly…
