Monthly archive for December2011

what’s a holiday without some festive, sugar packed treats? this year i decided to try some north pole inspired cupcakes that i’ve seen done before and thought were super cute. i used this “too much chocolate cake” recipe i found on allrecipes.com (another site i frequent) and…

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decorating on a budget this year? holiday decorations don’t need to be expensive. this is a simple (and cheap) way to dress your walls in holiday style. create a christmas card banner with this year’s holiday cards by stringing them up on a piece of…

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why not welcome your guests with a serve yourself cocktail? a festive arrangement can transform every day furniture into a charming bar without breaking the bank. this year we pulled our hand-me-down desk into the front hall so our friends and family can sit down…

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i’m an avid etsy browser. it’s a great place to go for unique gifts and inspiration. recently i spotted this adorable wire bracelet by Shelley Haines of Artison Tree and was struck with the urge to try it out. i went routing through my craft caddy (yes i have…

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here at the factory there is a definite weakness for all things paper made and the Martha Stewart light up paper balls are no exception. i bought these for decorations that never quite made it to my wedding reception but have managed to move their…

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