It's Friday, friends, and the clock is ticking toward Christmas! This week, in addition to some major re-entry issues after NYC, I made our traditional Reindeer Food treat that we give to friends and neighbors during the holidays. I'm always on the hunt for cute containers to package it. These were all picked up on clearance after last Christmas. Do you spy the treat spread out on the counter behind while it hardens? This is the recipe … [Read more...]
Some Weekend Reading…
December 16, 2012 by · 1 Comment
Hello, friends... I don't normally post on the weekends but felt the call to do so today. I am here in NYC spending precious time with my daughter and BFF, and while we're ogling all the Christmas splendor of the city, my heart is full the true spirit of Christmas. Last Saturday I wrote this post for Fancy Little Things about simplifying my holiday decor (gasp!) to fully embrace the reason for the season. It would warm my heart if … [Read more...]
Gift Wrap Ideas… Just in case :)
December 13, 2012 by · 4 Comments
Hey there... I'm jetting off to NYC with my daughter for a GIRLS' WEEKEND with my her and my BFF today! Is there anything better during the Christmas season? I'll be sure to share some pics and if you follow me on Instagram (heidiopia), I'm sure you'll see a few, too. :) This week I've been wrapping gifts like a crazy woman. All of my family is in Texas or Arizona, so the gifts had to go out this week and I was a busy beaver wrapping and … [Read more...]
DIY Sheet Music Tree {and a little of this ‘n that…}
December 11, 2012 by · 7 Comments
It was quite the birthday weekend for the hubs up at the lake, and now, of course, I'm feeling behind the eight ball just a bit! My daughter and I take off for NYC right after school on Thursday, so all my to-dos for the next several days need to be checked off by the time I leave for work on Thursday morning... yikes! Anyhow, over Thanksgiving I worked on this little sheet music project and thought I'd share it with you along with a peek at … [Read more...]
Christmas in the Family Room
December 7, 2012 by · 4 Comments
Hello, friends, and Happy Friday! Today I am shopping with 13 Little Crazies at our schools Winter Wonderland Gift Shop... this is what I call a mixed blessing! I will be utterly wrung out by 2pm, but this day always blesses my heart and feeds my Christmas spirit somehow. I'll share a few pics next week. The hubs and I are headed immediately afterward to the lake to celebrate his 54th birthday with good friends, a lot of food, fires in the … [Read more...]
My Christmas Mantel (for now!)
December 5, 2012 by · 8 Comments
Hi gang! Remember when I mentioned that my house was almost completely decorated? Well, that's because I reserve the right to tweak. :-) Decorating a mantel is a lot like writing a paper -- you've got your ideas and you sort of loosely compile them. Then you slap together a rough draft that has all the pertinent ideas, and might even have flashes of brilliance, but needs fine tuning. Then you edit and rewrite. And you might edit and … [Read more...]
I’d Like to Teach the World to Sing {DIY Music Wreath}
November 30, 2012 by · 9 Comments
Well, it's true that I have not put up one single decoration in my home (gah!), but I HAVE been working on things for the booth, as you know. :) Last night I was busy fluffing and loading in some new pieces and now it's ready for a holiday shopping weekend. One of the items I added is this guy. I love to create wreaths and this idea had been rolling around in my head for several weeks... I love sheet music and it's been the crafting … [Read more...]
Mod Podge Christmas Canvas
November 26, 2012 by · 9 Comments
Happy Cyber Monday, friends! If you're shopping online today, just a reminder to check out my Willow House site for sale items and Dancing Zebras Etsy shop for her wonderful holiday gift ideas! Today, I'm sharing a sweet and simple project I knocked out to get my Christmas crafting mojo flowing! This began as an experiment, but I loved the results so much, I did a few extra to pop into my booth and give as Christmas gifts. … [Read more...]
Shop Small!! Let the Games Begin…
November 23, 2012 by · 2 Comments
Happy Black Friday, friends!! I will NOT be braving the malls today... in fact, I rarely brave the malls anymore. We're traveling and enjoying family and some football -- my favorite way to spend a fall holiday! Tomorrow is Shop Small Saturday, a day when we can all support our small businesses. As a small business owner, I am thrilled to see American Express and our communities once again recognizing the importance of small business in … [Read more...]
Inspiration for your Thanksgiving Table…
November 19, 2012 by · 6 Comments
Thanksgiving week is here! The shopping lists are being compiled and hopefully the baking has begun... time to celebrate family, friends, and blessings. If you've waited until now to plan your table scape, don't fear! The best inspiration this time of year can be found in Mother Nature herself... look what I've compiled to get your creative juices flowing! Source: savvysouthernstyle.net via Heidi on … [Read more...]
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