Snowball Cookies in the Snow

Currently we are in a winter wonderland. Our post Christmas plans have gone a little topsy turvey because of the weather, so why not fully embrace the snow with snowball...

Wishing You Christmas Blessings

Thank you so much for all the blessings you have given me this year. Truly. And I wish you a very Merry Christmas filled with the blessings of time with...

Last Minute Christmas Decor: Candy Candy Flower Arrangement

If you are here you are either completely done with all of your holiday preparations and I am totally jealous. Or you are looking for one last project idea. If...

Sentimental Decorating

The other day I shared on my post over at the FOLK blog that I am quite the sentimental girl. As I have looked around my home this Christmas, I...

Vintage Ornament Wreath Tips

Our Christmas decorating is a little more on the neutral side this year, but as you move into our kitchen, things get a little more colorful and fun – and...
Easy Christmas Decorating Craft

Easy Christmas Decorating Craft

This weekend I will be “selling some of my wares” at a local holiday sale. I will be selling some of my vintage items just as they are, but I...

The Old Painted Cottage December Cottage

If you are visiting here for the first time from The Old Painted Cottage - welcome and thank you for stopping by! We were the crazy people who drove home...
Faux Taxidermy Christmas Ornaments

Faux Taxidermy Christmas Ornaments

Okay, I will admit it, this is totally “out of the box” for me. In fact, I am having palpitations writing this post right now! But when Dean and Shannon...

Hot Chocolate Station

Every Friday in our house is “Cookie Friday”. There is even a t-shirt. Really. Almost every Friday, my daughter wears her Snoopy t-shirt with cookies. She used to ask everyday...
Toolbox & Crate Christmas Tree

Toolbox & Crate Christmas Tree

I have a long standing love with vintage toolboxes – I don’t think I have ever met a reasonably priced one I didn’t love. I have been trying to figure...
Reflecting Back on Projects

Reflecting Back on Projects

Sometimes it is valuable to look back and see how far you have come. I know my blog has gone through several phases over the last two years – and...
Family Tradition

A Family Tradition – Our Ghost Fred

Most people are quite familiar with the mischievous Elf on the Shelf who visits many homes during the Christmas holidays. We, however, have a mischievous friend who visits during the...