Decorate A Chandelier for Christmas in Under 10 Minutes

December 19, 2019 By Meegan 1 Comment

When you are hostessing for any festive party, it is fun to have every nook and cranny decorated, isn’t it? Today I want to show you how to Decorate A Chandelier for Christmas in Under 10 Minutes. It’s quick, super easy and looks elegant for any home.

I am really blessed to have a friend that gave me this amazing chandelier as a gift.

When Christmas season comes around I can hardly wait to get it ready for my visitors and parties. But I don’t have a lot of time with all the baking, shopping and gift wrapping. This is the perfect solution. And you probably already have everything in your Christmas decoration stash.

Vintage Thrifted Christmas Tablescape

December 13, 2019 By Meegan 12 Comments

Since it’s just the two of us, it’s fun to create something special for with an idea for a Vintage Thrifted Christmas Tablescape.

With some vintage family pieces and a few thrifted finds the dining room table is ready for Christmas in the cottage apartment.

Designing this table is part of the Thrifty Style Team this month. I always look forward to the second Friday of each month. It’s when a talented group of bloggers gather and share their thrifty ideas, decor and DIY projects.

Decoupaged Christmas Gift Bag for Outdoor Christmas Decor

November 24, 2019 By Meegan 5 Comments

It’s week 4 of the Deck The Home Challenge! Since this week’s theme is: Outdoor Christmas Decor, I am going to show you how to make a Decoupaged Christmas Gift Bag for Outdoor Christmas Decor.

You will be amazed at ALL of the fabulous projects and ideas from 20+ talented bloggers.

At the end of this post there will be a link that leads to all 20+ posts. But for now let me show you how I made my DIY Outdoor Decor idea.

You can make this within an hour and a half and make it as in-expensive as you want.

Lime Jello Cream Cheese Salad with Crushed Pineapple

November 22, 2019 By Meegan Leave a Comment

I just love Holiday recipes. Especially when the are tried and true and passed down from generation to generation. My mom’s Lime Jello Cream Cheese Salad with Crushed Pineapple is one of those recipes.

Whether it’s Thanksgiving, Christmas, or 4th of July, this is a wonderful recipe for any celebration.

I think you will enjoy this recipe for years and years to come!

Christmas Decorating with Family Traditions

November 21, 2019 By Meegan 11 Comments

I am happy to have you here today and show you my Christmas Decorating with Family Traditions.

This is part of the Very Merry Christmas Home Tour hosted by Carrie of Lovely Etc. It’s been an inspiring week browsing through the home tours and seeing all the beautiful and creative ideas.

If you are visiting from DIY Beautify, WELCOME. It’s a pleasure to have you here.

After moving into a new (to me) apartment this year, decorating for Christmas was going to be a new challenge. Do I use what I already have? Do I add to my Christmas collection? Where do I even place the Christmas tree?

DIY Glittery Merry Christmas Sign

November 17, 2019 By Meegan 3 Comments

I am sharing my tutorial for a DIY Glittery Merry Christmas Sign. This was actually a monogram sign that I purchased at Hobby Lobby a few years ago. And NOW it’s ideal for Christmas decorating, with some glitter, glitz and glam.

It’s the 3rd week for the Deck The Home Christmas Blog Hop. It has been incredible with SO many amazing projects and Christmas ideas! This week the theme is: Wood Sign.

All the Wood Sign projects will be listed in the links below this post.

Vintage Bicycle Rim Christmas Wreath

November 3, 2019 By Meegan 23 Comments

Well, here we are. Already in November and the Christmas ideas are popping out around the apartment cottage. So far, my Vintage Bicycle Rim Christmas Wreath is my favorite new decoration. AND has me excited for more Christmas creativity.

You know how much I like vintage, thrifted and rustic pieces. And what better way to make a wreath other than a rusty bicycle rim…Continue Reading

Simple Vanilla Cookie Recipe

August 19, 2019 By Meegan 1 Comment

When I was newly married I stopped by my grandma’s house for a quick visit. She showed me all of her recent projects and family photos. And of course, there were treats. There were always treats ready at her house. This particular day she shared a Simple Vanilla Cookie Recipe with me.

I came right home and made my own.

From that point on, these decadent cookies have been my “go to” recipe.

Thrifty DIY Ladder Chandelier

June 12, 2019 By Meegan 3 Comments

Hi everyone. It’s the 2nd Wednesday of month when I get to share with my Thrifty Style Team. These bloggers are amazing, a long with their husbands or partners. Besides me sharing a Thrifty DIY Ladder Chandelier idea, each blogger is highlighting a thrifty project titled “Dads Do DIY-Thrifty Style”

It’s going to be a lot of fun filled with a lot of creative ideas.

The project that I am going to share today is a Thrifty DIY Ladder Chandelier.

How To Make A Woven Magazine Page Placemat

May 8, 2019 By Meegan 11 Comments

Today I have a fun and easy way to dress up any tablescape for any event. I am going to teach you How To Make A Woven Magazine Page Placemat. It’s your typical type of craft, but I know you are gonna LOVE it!

It’s also the 2nd Wednesday of the month, so it’s time for the Thrifty Style Team to share their incredible and thrifty decorating ideas. It is always a treat to see what everyone comes up with. I will have all the links to their projects listed below.

Now to get busy with the tutorial on How To Make A Woven Magazine Page Placemat…

Easy and Thrifty Spring Centerpiece with Fresh Flowers

March 13, 2019 By Meegan 8 Comments

Well, Spring is just within days. I can already feel it coming on. With the spurts of rain and the temperature slowly rising, I created an Easy and Thrifty Spring Centerpiece with Fresh Flowers.

I am always in the mood for fresh flowers, aren’t you?

I was having a particularly hard day when my husband brought home some flowers to lift my spirits.

5 Crafts To Celebrate St Patrick’s Day

March 3, 2019 By Meegan 2 Comments

Welcome to Inspiration Monday. We are so glad you are joining us today! Today’s features include 5 Crafts To Celebrate St Patrick’s Day…

St. Patricks Day is just around the corner and this week’s 5 Crafts To Celebrate St Patrick’s Day are full of fun ideas to help you celebrate the holiday!

(Features chosen by Jamie from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom)

Please pin each project from the ORIGINAL post. Thank you!

New Years Eve Ideas

December 30, 2018 By Meegan Leave a Comment

Welcome back to another Inspiration Monday Party! With several New Years Eve ideas as features!

We are so happy that you are joining us today!

I hope you had a wonderful Christmas with your family and friends. Now it’s time to look forward to 2019. This week’s features include some great New Years Eve ideas to help you welcome in the New Year in style!

10 DIY Seasonal Banners

December 29, 2018 By Meegan Leave a Comment

Hey everyone! If you are anything like me, you like to decorate for seasons. BUT, you don’t want to go to a lot of trouble or take too much time. I have my best and easiest 10 DIY Seasonal Banners here, just for you.

Most of these 10 DIY Seasonal Banners are made with simple components and things you might already have at home.

Thirteen DIY Seasonal Wreaths

December 26, 2018 By Meegan Leave a Comment

Looking back on the past few years of blogging, I have created many wreaths to decorate our front door and home. Each one is unique and a DIY project that I have enjoyed making. Today I have collected Thirteen DIY Seasonal Wreaths just for you. Each one has personally been made by me.

I hope as you browse through each of the Thirteen DIY Seasonal Wreaths you will be inspired to create your own. There is a wreath (or 3) for every season or Holiday for your own home.

Five Fun Holiday Crafts

December 9, 2018 By Meegan 1 Comment

Happy Sunday and Welcome Back to another Inspiration Monday party. We are so glad you are here! PLUS, we have Five Fun Holiday Crafts featured at today’s party.

Christmas is just around the corner and today’s features (chosen by Jamie from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom) are 5 fun little crafts to keep you busy during the Holiday Break!

Oat Cranberry and Almond Bars

December 8, 2018 By Meegan Leave a Comment

Our family loves treats. Does your family, too? I mean we love treats so much that (sometimes) we have Oat Cranberry and Almond Bars for breakfast.

Of course they are a treat. BUT, with a big glass of cold milk-they are a quick half way healthy meal as you are running out the door.

You noticed I said “half way healthy”, right?

Well…

10 Christmas Decorating Styles and Ideas

December 7, 2018 By Meegan 2 Comments

It’s that time of year for creating a welcoming and inviting home for family, friends and neighbors. I have collected 10 Christmas Decorating Styles and Ideas for you to enjoy and browse through.

Each one is unique and perfect for any home or lifestyle.

Sit back, relax and be inspired by these 10 Christmas Decorating Styles and Ideas.

Vintage Style Christmas Decorating

December 2, 2018 By Meegan 8 Comments

Today, I am participating in the DIY Deck the Home Blog Tour I am sharing a few of my ideas for Vintage Style Christmas Decorating.

It’s all part of the 5 week series I have been doing with 20+ other bloggers. Every Sunday evening we have been sharing some of our favorite and best Christmas DIY projects and ideas.

Tonight’s post is about some of my Vintage Style Christmas Decorating tips and ideas.

Creative DIY Christmas Gifts

November 30, 2018 By Meegan Leave a Comment

I love to make my own Christmas gifts. Whether it is a Christmas ornament, gift basket or a rustic sign. Creative DIY Christmas Gifts are a personal way to share your heart and the giving spirit.

I have collected these inspiring Creative DIY Christmas Gifts to inspire your creative juices.

Sometimes you have someone that is SO hard to find a gift for. I have a couple of people like that in my own family. So if I can DIY a gift, all the better for both of us, right?
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