life lived creatively
Thanksgiving is just around the corner and today I’m going to talk about food prep for the holidays. This time of year can become really stressful if you let it! Throughout the years I’ve learned to do some holiday prep to help things run more smoothly. I want to be able to enjoy all the […] Read more…
Last month I found a trio of wooden placemats during our 100 mile yardsale trip. They’re the kind made from little round wooden sticks. I paid a whole $2 for them and everyone kept asking what on earth I was going to do with them. I didn’t know at the moment, but I knew they […] Read more…
I’ve decided to do a series on easy Christmas gifts every Monday in November. There will be handmade gifts and online gifts on my list, so something for everyone! Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links which means I may receive a small commission if you buy something through my link or ad. This does not change […] Read more…
Today I’m partnering with Cents of Style once again for a Fashion Friday Story. They gave me an awesome shirt and I’m going to tell you why I feel thankful, grateful, and blessed. I love doing these stories with Cents of Style! Did you know they also have a blog? You can find stories from […] Read more…
Who doesn’t love cookies? We may all have a different favorite, but cookies are loved by most! Like most of my projects, this cookie jar started it’s life as something else. I felt the need to preserve it and make it pretty! Adding an antiqued mirror finish to glass is really easy! I think this […] Read more…
I don’t know about y’all, but I start my day with several cups of coffee. Coffee has been part of my life since I was about 2 years old. Yep. I’m addicted. I used to sit with my Memaw Teadoddle and drink coffee from cups with saucers. We always spilled a little in the saucers […] Read more…
Today I’m going to share a crochet pattern for my newly designed Migrating Stitches Super Scarf. A couple weeks ago I opened an email from RedHeart {now Yarnspirations}. They were having a flash sale on their Boutique Boulevard yarn. This is a size 7 jumbo yarn which is used to make all the mega scarves and […] Read more…