Month: October 2016

october birthday giveaway

October Birthday Giveaway!

Today is Friday and it’s time for the next prize reveal in my October Birthday Giveaway!  I feel like maybe I was a little too sneaky in revealing the first prize on Wednesday, so I will show it again in this post.  But first, let me show you how I finished up my whimsical Halloween […] Read more…

Spooky Spider Frame

How to Make a Spooky Spider Frame

Ready for some more whimsical Halloween decor?  This spooky spider frame is the perfect addition to my Halloween vignette.  Spiders like to be sneaky and can really “spook” you when you see one.  If I saw one as big as these I’d probably pass out from fright!  You can make this in less than an hour! […] Read more…

Whimsical Halloween Decor

My oh my it feels like fall today!  Isn’t it just fabulous?  Today I’ve got a little whimsical Halloween decor project for you, since it’s right around the corner.  I don’t go all out for Halloween like some do – just some touches here and there.  My taste for Halloween decor falls more on the […] Read more…

cheese box makeover

Finishing the Cheese Box Makeover

It’s Friday and the first day of Fall Break for our school system!  Five whole days to get some projects done!  First on my list is finishing my cheese box makeover.  I already turned the lid into a reversible fall sign, so now it’s time to makeover the box itself.  This is what it looked […] Read more…

Spiced Pecan Pumpkin Pound Cake

The temperatures have finally dropped enough to give me that “autumn” feeling.  It’s still a little steamy midday, but the mornings and evenings are quite pleasant, which puts me in the mood to bake!  This Spiced Pecan Pumpkin Pound Cake is an adaptation of my mother’s infamous pound cake recipe.  My mother is a wonderful […] Read more…

Thrift Store Finds and Local Activities

Can you believe it’s already October?  This is one of my favorite months because it’s always filled with fun activities!  This weekend I went thrift store shopping on Saturday and to a family reunion on Sunday.  I thought I’d share some of my thrift store finds and local activities for the month of October. Disclaimer:  This […] Read more…