DIY Vintage Baby Shoe Christmas Ornament

December 2, 2019 By Meegan 1 Comment

If you are anything like me, you like to savor family and childhood memories. I keep small notes from our kids, pictures, and even a few of their baby shoes. To keep these treasures as part of my Christmas decorations, I created a DIY Vintage Baby Shoe Christmas Ornament.

It’s week FIVE for the Deck The Home DIY Challenges and it’s been so much fun to watch all of the amazing ideas for creating a beautiful home at Christmastime.

This week is all about Christmas ornaments.

Yes, I guess I am old enough to call my own kids’ baby shoes vintage. I don’t know how much they will like that, though!

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.

Decoupage and Framed Christmas Card on Canvas

November 8, 2019 By Meegan 12 Comments

I have been working on Christmas crafts and handmade gifts. And, when I was making a Decoupage and Framed Christmas Card on Canvas, I was excited to share it with you, too.

It’s a great way to savor the Christmas cards I truly treasure.

This project is easy and costs very little to make.

Family Tradition Christmas Surprise Cookie Recipe

November 7, 2019 By Meegan 21 Comments

I don’t know about you, but I am already preparing my Christmas baking list. When we first got married, it became a tradition to bake plates of cookies for family, friends and neighbors. Since then, I am always looking for new cookie recipes to add to my baking list. That’s why I am excited to be a part of this year’s “Cookie Week”, hosted by Maryann from Domestically Speaking.

My mother-in-law introduced me to the Family Tradition Christmas Surprise Cookie Recipe.

Every year it is one of the most requested cookies from both family and friends.

I am excited to share it with you today,along with several of my talented blogging friends and their amazing cookie recipes. You will find their recipes at the end of this post.Continue Reading

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

Almond Cocoa Frosting Recipe from Scratch

October 30, 2019 By Meegan 2 Comments

It’s your lucky day! It’s a great day to visit my blog. I have a Almond Cocoa Frosting Recipe from Scratch that you NEED.

Almond Cocoa Frosting Recipe from Scratch, you say? It is most delicious and a must have in every baker’s kitchen. This is my all-time fave recipe for chocolate frosting. Whether I use it on a chocolate cake, or even a Lemon Truffle Chocolate Cake-it is THE best!