Mary Poppins Costume and Bert
Using items I had at a home and a quick trip to Goodwill and Target I created an easy and inexpensive Mary Poppins Costume along with her friend Bert. Jim and I don't usually ... Continue Reading
Back to School Breakfast {2011}
Today is the first day of school for kids here in Portland. Except there isn't anyone at my house starting school today. My college kids started last week ... Continue Reading
Grad Party Decorations
Tips and Tricks for creating grad party decorations that will help you celebrate your graduate in style. For more graduation ideas go here. Nautical Theme Party Idea Today ... Continue Reading
Three Tiered Stand
This cute DIY Three Tiered Stand makes the perfect way to display desserts and appetizers. Over at Pinterest I have a Board where I collect pictures of things I'd like to make ... Continue Reading
Crepe Bar Bridal Shower
A crepe bar is an easy and delicious thing to serve at a bridal shower. The guests will think you are so fancy and they will love assembling their own crepes. I love hosting ... Continue Reading
Fabric Pennant Banner Tutorial
An easy to follow tutorial on how to make a fabric pennant banner. The banner is the perfect way to dress up any celebration. One of my favorite decorations to make for a ... Continue Reading
Twine Storage
Easy DIY Twine Storage for your ever growing collection. I have a love affair with baker's twine from The Twinery. It is great stuff and it can dress up just about ... Continue Reading
Funky Junk Sisters Vintage Flea Market
The Funky Junk Sister's "Junk Salvation" Vintage Flea Market at the Washington County Fairgrounds in Hillsboro was full of fun finds. Ever on the lookout for fun vintage ... Continue Reading
Sweet Sweater Heart Tutorial
These cute sweater hears are easy to make a make use of old and donated sweaters. You know I have a thing for buying old sweaters from Goodwill. I have been collecting ... Continue Reading
Candy Kebobs
Kids will love creating their own Halloween Candy Kebobs at your next Halloween party. A fun project and they can eat it too. Putting together a candy bar for Halloween ... Continue Reading
Popcorn Bar
Put together all your favorite popcorn flavors in a Popcorn Bar for a quick and easy party idea. It's a fun addition to any party. One of my favorite ways to host a party of ... Continue Reading
Vintage Baby Shower
Beautiful vintage baby shower decoration ideas. Grab inspiration for every detail to make your vintage baby shower perfect. Vintage Baby Shower Decor Ideas Several weeks ... Continue Reading
Family Reunion Food
It takes A LOT of food to feed 55 people 3 meals a day for 5 days! Here is how we planned and prepared all of the family reunion food. We filled 3 flat beds and 3 carts at ... Continue Reading
Girls Camp Craft Ideas
These Girl's Camp Craft Ideas are easy to make, inexpensive and the girls will love them. For some other fun craft ideas for church groups check out this fun Turban Headband ... Continue Reading
Lemon Cake Balls
Everyone loves cake balls. They are as fun to eat as they are to make. A delicious bite of cake covered in chocolate, cake balls can be made with any flavor of cake mix. of ... Continue Reading
In the Garden
Today I thought I'd share with you what's blooming in the garden. Tomorrow I'll share with you my how I went from being  a "pot of geraniums on the porch" kind of non-gardener to a ... Continue Reading