A while back, I pinned this string of lights Christmas card, and loved the idea so much that I decided to use the idea for our holiday gift wrap… Isn’t it cute? My 3 yr old had a blast creating the “lights”, and I love how colorful and fun it is. I started by wrapping …
Is there any better combination than mint and chocolate? Alright, alright, peanut butter and chocolate is up there, too, but there’s something I love about sweet chocolate paired with cooling mint. These super-simple andes mint and chocolate chip cookies will take your basic cookie to a whole new level… See the image above? That’s the …
Source: Pexels If you were to ask someone what the connection between art and technology was just a decade ago, they would have probably told you that they’re two opposite worlds. After all, art is often thought of as emotional and humane, whereas technology is, well, robotic and therefore detached. Today, though, many creatives believe …
Skylights are an excellent addition to any home, imbuing it with a unique aesthetic appeal while offering many functional benefits. These architectural features significantly increase natural light, enhancing the home’s ambiance and mood, and can contribute to energy savings. We’ll discuss the advantages that skylights can offer to illuminate why they are an ideal investment …
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Celebrating this holiday season with a three year old, it’s important to me to make sure that he realizes that there’s a “reason for the season,” a reason that goes beyond Santa, presents, and a shiny tree. It’s important to me to help him realize that there are people less fortunate than ourselves, and that …
I’m back! Hope you are having a wonderful holiday season. I wanted to give you a quick craft idea that you might actually have time to fit into your busy schedule. You can imagine this same idea for other seasons or occasions with different colored straws or “topper”. It would make a great centerpiece or …
Although it is hard to believe it’s that time of the year again already, all of the stores here have had their holiday decorations up for weeks. My neighbors’ front yards are full of lights and inflatable snow globes. People around me are already halfway through their holiday shopping! I’m not there yet, not even …
Happy Crafting! Jillian here from Her Split Ends with a fun and easy ornament crafting idea. I was on the hunt for a fun project to use some of the leftover clothespins from a baby shower I hosted for my sweet sister-in-law. When I stumbled across a little inspiration on Pinterest {shocker!} I knew just …
One of my very favorite parts of the holiday season is attending my friend, Meghan’s, annual Cookie Party. What could possibly be better than good friends, yummy food, and dozens of cookies all in one place? Not much I say. Traditionally, I make and bring these Gingerbread Snowflake cookies, adapted from a Martha Stewart recipe. They may …
One of the realities of parenthood is that the days may seem long, but the years are short. I love creating and gifting keepsakes around the holidays that are meaningful, beautiful, and that we’ll cherish for years to come. I recently purchased the Baby Handprint Ornament (currently on sale!) from Pottery Barn Kids, and it’ll definitely be one of those …
If you love Christmas crafting, this is the post for you! Sharing over 50+ Christmas Crafts for Adults! I can’t believe it’s already time to be thinking about Christmas crafts, but it is, and I’m so excited! I recently shared about Christmas Crafts for Toddlers, and knew it was time for an updated post for …