Beautifully Bunched Bouquet

A jewel of a bouquet from Style Me Pretty

Sweet Memories Jar

Great Idea From Inchmark

Fill a jar with the funny and clever things your children say.

Healthy Happy Hearts and Children

I wanted to post this last week, but didn't get it done, partly because I wondered if I needed to explain, and wasn't quite sure I wanted to. Well, I guess I'm ready to explain...

After a sports physical the doctor sent us to a specialist in Spokane to check Connor's heart. We were a little concerned, but had great hope that all would be well. After tests and a visit with the specialist we were happy to hear that Connor's heart is in perfect condition. Connor may still have the symptoms that he was feeling, but he should feel asured that it is not life threatening or damaging.

We do have heart problems on both sides of the family, so hearts do kind of concern us, but our hearts feel better after learning that good news. I am grateful for healthy and happy children!

(image from Fresh Home Ideas)

DIY Christmas Trees

Felt trees from Joggles



Another kind of felt trees from designinteriordecorating.com



Soft and pretty yarn trees from BHG



Burlap and Twine Trees Tutorial from Uncommon Designs



Cable Knit Trees Tutorial from Uncommon Designs



Wire Christmas Tree Tutorial from Ucreate



Tomato cage tree from NEDesign



Oh my! A ladder tree! Clever! From NEDesign



Trees of a cheery, whimsical sort, from BHG

Garland Galore - Part Two

Learn how to make your own Lighted Raggamuffin Garland at The Shabby Creek Cottage




Button Garland from Oh Crafts



More button garland - for the tree. From Forever Cottage



And for the door way or window. From Recylart



Confetti Garland from Oh Party



Use paper, paint chips, felt, foam, etc.

What do you do when the party is over? Don't throw away the garland. Cut it up and make thank you notes with it!!!! Awesome!
Or Maybe you want to make enough before the party to use on garland cards as invitations.
Wrap gifts in garland like these from Design Sponge



Tassel garland from Kara's Party Ideas



This may be the same garland as the above photo??? With DIY at Green Wedding Shoes



Paper Flowers Elizabeth Anne Designs



Big and Bright circle garland from Paging Supermom




10 Ways to Make a Garland from A Beautiful Mess Blog



Vellum Mobiles or Hanging Garland??? Oh Happy Day



Possibly the most strange item for garlands in this post...but so cute - Cupcake papers garland from Cookie Mondays

Fudge and Nougat

White Chocolate Eggnog Fudge at Not So Humble Pie


Pomegranate Fudge also at Not So Humble Pie


Cotton Candy Fudge. I guess I had better learn how to make this type of thing because I don't want to pay over a dollar a bite. These (and other great color combos) are sold at an Etsy shop. I first saw them on Imbue You I Do


Pistachio Fudge The Craftinomicon


Box of Fudge from Martha Stewart


Soft Honey Nougat BHG

Freedom

Freedom is a
wonderful thing!

To live in a country
where we are allowed
to do and be and become
is a blessing we enjoy
every day.

(image is from google search)


free·dom [free-duhm]

noun
1. the state of being free or at liberty rather than in confinement or under physical restraint: He won his freedom after a retrial.

2. exemption from external control, interference, regulation, etc.

3. the power to determine action without restraint.

4. political or national independence.

5. personal liberty, as opposed to bondage or slavery: a slave who bought his freedom.

Still Finding and Loving Burlap Decor

DIY Burlap Boutonniere at Green Wedding Shoes


On the Christmas Tree Restore Interiors


Pretty Picture! Notice the burlap under the table/desk. Restore Interiors

A Grateful Heart - Good Movies

I love a good movie, and we just watched one last night ... The Grace Card ... it was a very good movie (though I don't recommend it for a young family).
We need more good movies with great morals and inspiring messages like this.

I am grateful for good, wholesome entertainment!

Lighting

Style Me Pretty


Lights and lanterns on trees Style Me Pretty


Seen on Pinterest




DIY for this lighting at REMODELISTA


How about a lifesaver chandelier for a Willy Wonka inspired wedding? Seen at Green Wedding Shoes.


I love chandeliers in the trees/yard. The Budget Savvy Bride

Candles in the fireplace is a nice look. Pottery Barn


Color for the day and light for the night. Ruffled


I love decorating with lamps. My mom has done this for years. There were lamps on tables at each side of our reception line, February 1980.


Lamps at their 50th anniversary.



Lamps here at this wedding look nice! Green Wedding Shoes.


Lighting a yard. Green Wedding Shoes


This is a fun way to light the barn. The table looks good too. Green Wedding Shoes


More Lanterns. Green Wedding Shoes