make fake cake

My oldest loves to play birthday. Anything related to making birthday cakes, real or play dough she’s game. We also like to have ourselves quite a few tea parties and picnics. Since she loves birthday cakes so much I decided … Continue reading

cool cakes and cake pops for your Saturday

Just some cool Saturday finds that might make you want to head to your nearest bakery! I’ve never seen illustrated cakes until this week… aren’t they fabulous? Extremely artful and detailed. Cake pops are so beautiful in different colors and equally as scrumptious, you … Continue reading

10 DIY projects for tin can repurpose

Who knew tin cans could be so beautiful? I love these repurpose projects that are simple and easy! These tins are covered in pretty paper and topped off with ribbon. Great vases for a party! Love organizers made with tin … Continue reading

how to plan the perfect party

There are certain elements that every great party must contain. I am starting to plan my daughter’s 2nd birthday party, wow that went by fast, and it seems like every party I plan all comes down to a few pertinent questions that … Continue reading

casting and preserving nature into fashion jewelry

Casting and preserving nature into fashion jewelry is the mission of a wonderful new etsy jewelry shop I ran across tonight CocoNaty. Einat Cohen Tzedek is the designer, and she finds inspiration in nature and uses items like seashells and acorns to … Continue reading

a new way to display your photos

Okay! This is such a cute video and has simple instruction of how to transfer your very own beautiful photo onto a block of wood! I have always admired work like this and now that I know I can do this myself I know what I will be trying this fall. What a great gift idea and home decor idea wrapped into one, relatively easy project!

I am thinking that this project probably would look best in black and white but the possibilities of wood varieties are virtually endless. You could add a lovely ribbon hanger or you could simply display a few of these photo blocks on a floating shelf. Reclaimed wood would also make an excellent color variation and is environmentally friendly as well.

choose mismatched chairs for small space entertaining

When you have a small dining space, it is sometimes difficult to entertain or host a holiday because you may not feel you have enough seating. Average households have one table that is set for four-six which is sometimes limiting … Continue reading

easy backyard party decor for this holiday weekend

Kick off summer the right way this weekend by adding some easy, handmade decor to any memorial day party! These paper cones make a perfect colorful addition to welcome summer. You can hang them on chairs or on the wall and … Continue reading

empty perfume bottles, too pretty to toss

I was glancing at my perfume collection the other day and noticing how many of my scents are dwindling down to the last drop and was thinking I guess its time to toss these but how can you toss a … Continue reading

a letter for simple charming decor

Great decor can be as simple as the letters in your name or monogram. There are all sorts of letter options on Etsy from monograms, to wall art to a personalized wooden letter name… it’s all there. Using your last … Continue reading