So fun story, I don’t think it’s any secret that I love Halloween. In fact, it only comes second to Christmas in my book. I’m not your average Halloween lover. I decorate early most years. And I have to put myself on a budget for decorations or I’ll take the entire store home. And I’m not just into buying adorable vintage-y looking Halloween stuff off the…
For quite awhile now I’ve wanted to create an appetizer bar that gives off a spooky, witchy vibe! Literally years. It’s kind of funny to me how long it actually takes for a holiday idea to come to fruition. But this one was well worth the wait. The best part is that even if you’re on a budget, this is nothing that can’t be solved with…
So I’ve wanted a magical looking cauldron for like, ever. Literally since I saw one featured in a lifestyle magazine YEARS AGO. We’re talking circa 7th grade. So yeah, it’s been awhile. But as we all grow older I think many regardless of their love for Halloween realize that they can’t spend their entire salary on Halloween decorations. Even with traditional discount Halloween decorations. Since I…
There’s just something about how putting everything you’re feeling into words that brings peace to the mind. Maybe you’re a poem crafter that enjoys tea in the afternoon and baring your entire soul on a page. Perhaps you’re a casual Pinterest quote browser that likes to pin aesthetically pleasing short quips. Or maybe you’re always in search of motivational quotes while you attack your problems with a…
We’ve all been there. It can be difficult to have new ideas to celebrate Valentine’s Day each year. Not to mention, expensive. While my husband and I do celebrate the day (usually the day before or after due to travel, work, etc), we definitely don’t treat it like Christmas or a birthday. Because really, showing each other love in little ways each day is the perfect…
I don’t think it’s any secret that I like to budget. For most people who may still be recovering from Christmas, valentine’s day may seem daunting. Prices tend to skyrocket around the heavily commercialized holiday. I’m not a holiday hater either – I’m just telling the truth. Ask any florist, due to demand, there will be a much higher markup on roses around this time. It’s…
I have long loved bottle brush trees. I remember using my first ones in a snowglobe my winter semester as a freshman in college as a DIY Christmas gift. My obsession has two parts. The first that it screams vintage Christmas – which I ADORE. The second that they are miniature, and I like all things small. All I wanted was to know how to incorporate…
It’s the time of year when everyone wants to take beautiful Christmas card photos. Some people want to show off their homes, new offspring, and for a select few – their dogs. Children can be fussy enough, but dogs that are not particularly well behaved probably take the cake in the category difficult to photograph. But today we’re sharing a few tips that will show you…
I don’t know about you, but I like to be thrifty. There’s nothing wrong with that. Including for all things Christmas -related. A few years ago one of the local second-hand stores had a Christmas in July sale and I filed the entire back of my Toyota. But in all fairness, where else would you find a reindeer sock monkey or wreaths for just $1? At…
I think we got our first Christmas Advent Calendar two years ago. It was lovely. The Christmas Advent Calendar was cardboard with twenty-five little doors each covered in an ornate Christmas illustration. Inside, there was chocolate. However, as much as I love chocolate, I love Christmas experiences more. There are so many fun things to be enjoyed during December. Putting it on a list like this…
Hi, it's nice to meet you! My name's Lauren. Lover of bad 90's movies, green chile and proud Furbaby Momma.