Last week we celebrated our preschoolers' moms with a Cupcakes and Coffee spread. This event is a lot of work, but the kids and the moms love it so much, I always feel that it is completely worth it! So I thought you might enjoy a sneak peek of my "other" job... The tables are decorated with the children's gifts for mom: scrapbooks of art collected over the entire year! We save one project each month, then mount them and compile … [Read more...]
Easy Peasy Fall Supper {Omelet in a Bag}
September 9, 2011 by · 1 Comment
My crew loves to have breakfast for supper and this summer, my mom introduced us to a fun supper that will become our new fall staple: Omelet in a Bag. The best part? The kids {or your guests} get to assemble it!What you need:2 eggs per person1 gallon sized ziploc bag per personyour family's favorite omelet fixin's {cheese, ham, chicken, veggies, etc}large stockpot, filled 3/2 with water brought to a boil.Step One: Set out your … [Read more...]
I Can’t Resist… A Great Sale {and This Entertaining Tip!}
June 27, 2011 by · Leave a Comment
Remember this Lovely from Avolli.com and a previous I Can't Resist...?She can be yours for 55% off!! Yes, Tricia is continuing her Early Retirement Sale by offering 55% off her entire inventory until June 30th. She still has some incredible heirloom quality pieces left if you're looking for an investment, plus some wonderfully affordable artwork and accessories. How about these pillars for $67.50 each??Head to Avolli.com for … [Read more...]
Graduation Party Decorations {Centerpieces and Wrap-Up}
June 8, 2011 by · 1 Comment
Today I'll share the last of my DIY decorations I pulled together for Erin's graduation party. When my son graduates in two years, I'll be able to whip these out in no time, even reusing the Congratulations banner and the buckets with flags {thanks for all your sweet comments on those, by the way!}. For the centerpieces, I pulled out my glass hurricanes (Willow House Hawthorne and Hemingway), juice glasses, paper shred, and three more flags … [Read more...]
Graduation Party Decorations {Paper Banner and Buckets}
June 6, 2011 by · 6 Comments
Well, I can finally share some more of my handcrafted graduation party decorations! Thanks for being so patient. :) I wanted to share with you sooner, but -- well, you know the story.I posted HERE about the diy paper banner... still marvel at how simple and inexpensive this project was. The measuring and cutting was a little time consuming, but I love how economical it was and I will reuse this, I'm sure.So here is the … [Read more...]
Graduation Party Decorations {and a Pity Party}
May 24, 2011 by · 1 Comment
Not only am I prepping for my daughter's graduation party coming up this weekend (yikes!) but I'm also in the midst of a pity party myself. My lap top crashed. My trusty partner-in-crime and keeper of all my drafted blog posts and photos is in a coma. So until I can get tech support on it, my husband's non-portable, slower, older, and much in use desktop will have to do. *Sigh* Okay, enough of that...I've made … [Read more...]
Mother’s Day {Preschool Style}
May 7, 2011 by · 1 Comment
I rarely post on the weekends because that's my family time, but this Mother's Day weekend, I thought I would do a special post giving you a sneak peek into my "other" life. Besides a mom, decor-lover and blogger, and Willow House Design Consultant, I'm also a preschool teacher. I spend every weekday with 14 precious four and five year olds that help me keep my perspective on what's important in life. :)Every May, we host our moms for a Mom's … [Read more...]
Terrific Tablescapes… Just in Time!
November 23, 2010 by · 1 Comment
Need some fresh ideas for your Thanksgiving Day table? Check out these beauties from HGTV!What I love about this: besides the purple, the use of natural elements as accents.What I love about this: simple white dishes with colorful accentsWhat I love about this: Candleholders as pedetals for pumpkins (you could use ornaments on them at Christmas, too!)What I love about this: isn't it obvious? Adorable!What I love … [Read more...]
New Find: The Reluctant Entertainer
October 20, 2010 by · Leave a Comment
Are you a reluctant entertainer? Does the thought of having people in (or over, for dinner, etc) overwhelm you? I don't have that time/energy/clean house/budget/dinnerware/etc to entertain. Sound familiar? Meet Sandy Coughlin over at the Reluctant Entertainer. Not only does she post incredibly easy ideas for hosting a gathering (check out her 31 days to Stress-Free Holiday Entertaining going on now), but she offers … [Read more...]
Terrific Tailgating
September 29, 2010 by · Leave a Comment
As a Texan AND a Southern girl, fall means football! And football means tailgating. Too much trouble? No way. Choose a few simple make-ahead recipes and combine them with items you can pick up at your grocery store, such as a platter of chicken tenders, chips, and bakery cookies. Keep a supply of water, cups, plates and utensils on hand so you're ready to roll in a heartbeat. A simple caddy is a great idea for … [Read more...]
Recent Comments