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Green Feature Wall

This green feature wall is my new favourite thing. It’s amazing how one wall, one new paint colour, one stencil, and one weekend can make such an amazing change. Feature Wall I decided a few years ago -has it really been that long? to make this wall in to a feature wall. I remember feature walls in the 90’s and jumped onto their return. This black and white buffalo wall feature wall was a triumph -see the whole tutorial on how to create it here. It too was a weekend project and I actually still loved it. But, it was… Read More

Christmas Mantel

Christmas Mantel: Colourful and fun with a boho vibe, this Anthropologie inspired mantel is so much fun! This year’s Christmas mantel is fun and colourful, and inspired by the Anthropologie look I’ve been seeing everywhere. I’m joining in with 35 other amazing blogging friends as part of the Seasonal Simplicity Christmas Series. Be sure to check out the end of this post for all the links to all the mantels. I actually did something very similar to this mantel last year, but it was all in black and white -you can see it here. This year we added a little… Read More

Thrift Store Christmas Table and Thrift Store Tips

Thrift Store Christmas Table and Thrift Store Tips: beautiful Christmas table put together with thrift store finds, and 9 tips for thrifting. I love setting a pretty table, especially for an occasion, and there is no better occasion than Christmas! I found lots of the things for my table today at The Care and Share Thrift Store. It’s a local favourite of mine in Stouffville. They always have great finds in their houseware department. I partnered with them to create this beautiful table and give you a few tips for thrifting your own holiday table. I started thrifting when I… Read More

Pumpkin Bread Pudding

Pumpkin Bread Pudding: this recipe is easy and delicious, perfect for Thanksgiving and the holidays. Perfect for Thanksgiving or the Holidays This pumpkin bread pudding is the perfect easy pumpkin dessert. Don’t bother messing around with pastry. This pumpkin bread pudding is pure comfort food, and so delicious. It would be a great addition to your Thanksgiving and holiday baking line up. Secret Ingredient I’m a big fan of bread pudding in general, but this pumpkin version is the perfect twist for the holidays. It’s pumpkin-y and creamery, and so, so good. And bread pudding is really easy to… Read More

25 Christmas Projects You Can Make With Your Cricut

This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Cricut. The opinions and text are all mine. 25 Christmas Cricut Projects: inspiration and ideas for all your Christmas crafting with your Cricut machine. One of my favourite crafting tools has become my Cricut machine. It’s so versatile. You can make so many amazing things with it. I especially love it around the holidays when I can personalize gifts and decor. Today I’m sharing 25 Christmas Projects you can make with your Cricut to get you inspired for all your holiday making! Number one on my list is… Read More

Coal Rice Krispie Cookies

Coal Rice Krispie Cookies: This recipe and printable gift tag is the perfect treat for anyone who is on Santa’s naughty list this year. Do you have someone on your gift list this year who’s been naughty? This is the perfect gift for them. These Coal Rice Krispie Cookies are adorable and delicious. I’m joining the Seasonal Simplicity Christmas Series today to share all kinds of DIY Gift Ideas. There is so much inspiration for the perfect holiday gift for giving. Be sure to check out all the links at the bottom of this post. The Perfect Gift For… Read More

Printable Christmas Gift Tags

Printable Christmas Gift Tags: these funny Christmas tags come in blue, black and white, red and green, or a colourful muliti-color set. These printable Christmas gift tags should put a smile on your face. If you have anyone on your list who is difficult to shop for these are the gift tags for you. Unfortunately I was raised with a mother who had a bad poker face and was hard to please when it came to gift giving. To this day she often doesn’t like her gifts on Christmas. The refrain from the giver as they were being opened… Read More

Merry and Bright Christmas Party

Merry and Bright Christmas Party Set: these party printables include menus, place cards, straw flags, conversations starters, cupcake picks, and a banner. This Merry and Bright Christmas Party is so much fun. It’s bright and colourful and and feels a little bit retro in all the best ways. As soon as your guests arrive at a party like this their eyes will light up and the fun will begin! Christmas Printable Package The Merry and Bright Printable Party Set is available for purchase in our Etsy shop here. Or buy it as part of our Christmas Printable Package and save…. Read More