The holiday season is a great time to reflect back on all those great memories you had as a kid, and sometimes, you probably wish you could go back to a period when times were much simpler and the hustle-bustle of the holidays wasn’t quite as overwhelming as it is now. Well, this year, give […]
Am I the only one that can already hear the faint sound of “Jingle Bells” in the distance? Fall gives way to winter all too quickly every year, and before you know it, you’ve barely survived Thanksgiving, and the candy canes are once again making their appearance. In the snowy Midwest where I live, the […]
Hi! Stephanie from Swoodson Says; I have completely fallen down the rabbit hole of DIY Christmas ornaments this year and have been creating some fun patterns. I like ornaments that catch your eye when you’re looking at a tree; you could put all sorts of words on this base pennant shape and have it look […]
The weather outside may not yet be frightful, but anyone in the Midwest knows what’s just around the corner. Winters in the snowy center of the United States can get pretty brutal—between wind and sleet and snow, it feels like the elements are always against us. I absolutely hate going out in the cold if […]
First it’s back to school, then the weather cools down, then it’s officially fall and suddenly—gasp!—it’s Halloween! Time goes by in a flash this time of year, and the holidays always manage to sneak up on me. One minute I’m digging my scarves out of the closet, and the next, there are orange-colored displays at […]
Decking the halls is all all holly and jolly, but making the gifts you give others just as festive can be a challenge. How ever will a wintertime crafter show off her snowy pizzazz on what she puts on the tree and underneath it? If you’ve ever felt the urge to add a personal ho-ho-holiday […]
Tea-lovers are arguably the best people around. They always know the hottest cafés in town. They’re always down to treat you to a scrumptious new drink, whether it be morning, noon, or night. Best of all, they’re lovers of the simple pleasures in life: the warmth of a freshly brewed teapot glowing into their palms […]
It’s super fun to decorate for Halloween. Who can resist the autumn oranges, slime greens, and deep purples of the season? Color palette aside, though, Halloween is also a time when you can customize your decor to show off your unique spooky spirit. You have so many options, from cute-spooky to heart-stoppingly scary. However, those […]
The secret to successful fall decor isn’t really a secret at all. You see them when you’re driving through town, when you’re walking your dog, or even when you’re cupping a pumpkin spice latté in the window seat of your favorite café. That’s right: the secret to fall is leaves, leaves, leaves! The fiery oranges, […]
If you’re looking for some easy and quick sewing projects to do, whether you’re waiting at the doctor’s office or while you’re spending time with relatives, these 16 Easy Sewing Projects for Mug Rugs are the projects you’re looking for. Mug rug coasters are just the cutest little accent for your home that you just […]
