I hate clutter. Like hate it. But confession. I’m a really junky person. Sometimes I get it right and have a place for everything and everything in its place and sometimes I look like a borderline hoarder with my messiness. Two extremes. But I have found that once I get a good system in place I can actually maintain the system. The problem is, I have to FIND a system and each space in my home ... View Post
How to Declutter Décor After Christmas
Well it’s officially decluttering season. The internet explodes into a frenzy of organizing and decluttering following Christmas and I totally understand why. After spending the season stuffing every nook and cranny with holiday cheer, people are eager for less and then they notice the other excess that’s all around. I admit I’m like everyone else and I'm ready to get my home back to ... View Post
3 Crafty Gift Wrapping Ideas for Christmas
I’m a sucker for pretty packaging. Whether it’s a gift or not isn’t even in question. Beautifully wrapped anything makes my heart pitter-patter. So when it was time to select my favorites from the Happy Holidays Link Party, I naturally gravitated to holiday gift wrapping ideas. First up is Habiba from Craftify My Love. If you need a tutorial on how to achieve gorgeous wrapped gifts…this ... View Post
How to Set up an Epic Hot Chocolate Bar
It’s winter, it’s cold and you want some warmth in your tummy. If friends and family are gathered around, serve up an awesome hot chocolate bar for a day or night of fun-filled memories. Mark the evening with lots of creamy cocoa, sweet mix-ins, toppings and plenty of laughter. I set up this simple DIY hot chocolate bar for a day of gingerbread-house building with the family, but we plan ... View Post
How to Get in the Christmas Spirit: 12 Ways to Holiday Cheer
I cannot for the life of me figure out why I’m not in the Christmas spirit this year. It could be the work of pulling out all my décor. It could be that it’s still teetering between 50 and 80 degrees here in Florida or it could be I wanted to savor Autumn just a little while longer. Whatever the reason, I’m determined to get excited about the holiday season. So I decided to round up a few ideas on ... View Post
Happy Holidays Link Party
It's the Holiday Season and though I'm coming in late with all my holiday decor (I'm one of those folks who doesn't decorate for Christmas until the day after Thanksgiving), but that doesn't mean Christmas is not on the brain. I'm still mulling over a few ideas for decor, food and building holiday traditions and I've joined a group of blogging friends to bring you a month-long holiday ... View Post