Let’s make these pumpkins look like concrete! Last year I got a crazy idea to do an ombré pumpkin display. It was pretty, but I was looking for something different this year. So why not use the baking soda trick on these guys! I used flat paint mixed with lots of baking soda for texture.… Read More Faux concrete pumpkins
I’ll show you step by step how to create a beautiful tablescape — it’s much simpler than you think. I’ll also show you how I painted pumpkins I already had and poked in florals from the Dollar Tree for more interest, color and texture. It’s hard to get in the spirit of fall in southern… Read More How to set a fall tablescape
I’ve been hiding something from you. I don’t love fall as much as other seasons. I’m sure it’s because I’m in Florida, but even when I lived up north, fall stressed me out because it was a sign 8 months of winter was on it’s way! Also, I don’t like pumpkin flavors. I know. I… Read More Fall tour + 2 printables
Last year we started a really fun tradition of making a thankful chain during the month of November. Most nights after dinner, each family member wrote what they were particularly thankful for that day on a piece of paper and we stapled them together in a chain. This is a tangible way to focus on… Read More Thanksgiving craft: Family thankful chain
You know that place between sleep and awake, that place where you still remember dreaming? That’s where I’ll always love you. That’s where I’ll be waiting. The boys had the idea to do a Peter Pan theme this year. And it was a good one! We had so much fun with it. I made them… Read More Off to Never-Neverland!
I shooed out all the orange for neutral fall colors this year. I went for everything that is wood and white and natural. There’s something simple and calming about it. Because it is subtle, I don’t think I’ll have a problem leaving it up until Thanksgiving. I’ll show you all the details and then how… Read More Neutral fall decor ideas
Dora’s shower was canceled when Hurricane Irma slammed into Flordia, and sweet baby Wesley is already here now! Our friend Estee had the idea to have a sprinkle for her during our monthly girls’ Bible study. So quick came down the rats and bats to make it a little more sweet for baby pumpkin. Yes, that’s right… Read More Fall baby shower decorations
Despicable Me! We have watched these movies too many times and no one can do a better minion impression than Adriano. The boys decided this is who we should be for Halloween and you know I’m down for a good family costume! Also I got a new camera! I saved the money I make from… Read More Family Halloween costume: Despicable Me
We had some friends over for dinner the other night, and instead of cleaning the floors and bathrooms, I decorated the table for Halloween. Naturally. I stuck with black and white. If you’ve read any of my holiday posts before, you know that I always buy decorations the day after the holiday for the next… Read More Black and white Halloween tablescape
I don’t love creepy or spooky, but I still can’t help but get over-involved in a holiday. So here I am making a Halloween Spotify playlist instead of doing anything productive that really needs to get done around the house! I’m a little sissy and play scary way down. Like, even “Thriller” is a bit much for… Read More Halloween Spotify playlist (kid-friendly)
My Halloween decor is simple, mostly sticking to black and white with an occasional pop of orange. I like to essentially decorate for Thanksgiving, but then add in a few spooky things for Halloween that can be taken away after October 31. Aren’t the spiders under the lampshades fun? I did that to surprise the… Read More Simple Halloween decor
I like Halloween, but we have a strained relationship. There are things I love about this holiday: Kids running around in all sorts of costumes and silly hats, eating my kids’ candy when they’re asleep, visiting the pumpkin patch. And things I strongly dislike: Blood, gore, skeletons and scary movie commercials. Oh my gosh, the scary movie… Read More Halloween