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  • New Year’s Party Favors

    Having a New Year’s Eve party this year? Why not send your guests home with something besides a hangover, like a little luck for the new year. I’m not sure where this tradition came from,...
    Dec 26, 2012 2 Comments

  • Burlap, Ribbon and Acorn Napkin Rings

    One more quick project before we start really relaxing for the holidays. These napkin rings were a quick little addition to my holiday table and go so well with my natural centerpiece. The acorns are...
    Dec 21, 2012 No Comments

  • Last Minute Gift Idea: No-Sew Embellished Napkins

    Fancy embellished table linens can be so expensive, but you can easily make some yourself with no sewing. A set of them would be a beautiful holiday gift that you can make in no time at all. I bought...
    Dec 19, 2012 1 Comment

  • Vintage Frame Wreath

    Last week Jenny and I went to this amazing sale (which I’ll tell you about in another post) and I picked up a beautiful, vintage oval frame. I loved the shape and details in the carving, but wh...
    Dec 11, 2012 5 Comments

  • Santa Lucia and Star Boy Ornaments

    Santa Lucia is an Italian saint that is a big part of Swedish (and other Scandinavian) holiday traditions. The night before Santa Lucia Day, December 13th, is said to be the longest of the year in Swe...
    Dec 07, 2012 4 Comments

  • Advent Calendar Project – Week 24

    (Every week until December 1st we will be making a small Christmas ornament that can be used in our Pocket Advent Calendar. Join us in making all 24 or just pick and choose your favorites.) This littl...
    Nov 30, 2012 12 Comments

  • Advent Calendar Project – Week 23

    (Every week until December 1st we will be making a small Christmas ornament that can be used in our Pocket Advent Calendar. Join us in making all 24 or just pick and choose your favorites.) This week ...
    Nov 23, 2012 8 Comments

  • Iron Craft Challenge #23 – Felt Gift Card Holders

    For this Iron Craft challenge we were asked to create something for any one of the upcoming holidays. It seems these days I’m giving more and more gift cards as presents (especially as my nephew...
    Nov 20, 2012 5 Comments

  • Iron Craft Challenge #22 – Stenciled Burlap Candleholders

    Earlier this fall Matt pointed out some burlap covered hurricane lamps with images stenciled on them to me at a high-end decor shop. I loved the look and thought it would go great with the white, silv...
    Nov 06, 2012 51 Comments

  • Project: Moss-Roofed Houses

    I’ve decided to decorate my house with white, silver and natural textures this holiday season. It’s actually something I’ve been thinking about for a couple years, but this year I am...
    Nov 01, 2012 2 Comments