It might be the dog days of summer, but it’s never too early to get a head start on holiday crafting! My daughter and I have been having some Christmas in July fun with my friends at Bucilla, creating some pretty felt snowflake ornaments together. Crafting like this is such a fun way to spend…
Winter
Festive Sherbet Spritzer Recipe #SodaStream
Wow guests at any gathering with delicious sherbet spritzers. With a little beverage station containing all of the ingredients, party-goers will love being able to make their own delicious treat to sip on during the gathering, including adding a splash of festive fizz with the help of the SodaStream Play machine! Today’s post is brought to you…
Easy Fringed Table Runner
Looking for a way to add a bit of pizzazz to your home now that your holiday decorations have been packed up and stored away? Stitch up a fringed table runner to spruce up your space in quick and easy fashion! This is a sewing project perfect for beginning and experience sewists alike. Let’s get…
Spiced Hot Chocolate Recipe and Gift Idea #SwellNoel
It’s hard to believe, but today marks the final installment in the Swell Noel 2013 series. Haven’t all of the ideas shared been wonderful? To finish things off on a sweet note, my friend Melissa from Melly Sews is here to share her recipe for spiced hot chocolate. What a yummy thing to sip as…
Twig and Pine Cone Wreath
Sometimes the simplest projects can be the most elegant. Case in point: this oh-so-simple twig and pine cone wreath. Featuring just a few basic supplies and requiring only a bit of time to make, this is a holiday wreath you can display even once the Christmas decorations have been packed away. Amy @ Positively SplendidHaving…
Scandinavian Snowflake Pillow
Today I’m sharing a pretty snowflake pillow I made recently to use for my holiday decor this year. I love the Scandinavian feel of this pillow, and the best part is that it took me well under a half hour (from start to finish!) to make! Amy @ Positively SplendidHaving grown up in a home…
Log Tealight Centerpiece #SwellNoel
Every Tuesday and Thursday throughout November and December, I’ve invited some of my favorite friends over to share their best ideas to make this holiday season truly spectacular for the third annual Swell Noel series. The ever-talented Stef from Girl. Inspired. is here today to share a gorgeous, rustic-chic centerpiece idea with us. I just…
Pallet Wood Silhouette Christmas Tree (Swell Noël Series)
Each Tuesday and Thursday throughout November and December, I’ve invited some of my favorite friends over to share some of their favorite holiday-inspired ideas in the 2013 Swell Noël series. For a complete guide of all of the projects shared throughout the series, be sure to follow the Swell Noël 2013 Pinterest board, and check…
Gold Topiary Christmas Tree Set (Swell Noel #2)
The Swell Noel series continues today with two quick-and-easy topiary tutorials to kickstart your holiday decorating! Catch up on all of the projects from the series by visiting the photo guide of all of the ideas shared by the talented Swell Noel contributors, and follow along as things happen on Twitter, Facebook, Google+, Pinterest and…
Felt Flower Scarf
Thank you so much for bearing with me as I’ve gotten my act together in putting together this tutorial! We are going on snow day 3 here in our neck of the woods, something we never dealt with in Little Rock. People keep assuring me that it’s never like this in the winter here, but…