I remember years and years ago I had several birdhouses around my house. Times changed and trends changed so I got rid of them and moved on to something else. When I was thinking of how to decorate the front porch for Spring the thought of bird houses came back to me. I wanted to do something simple but with enough height to look in proportion with the decorations I already had, so I made these Candlestick Bird Houses.
Whoa, Teacher Appreciation Day and the end of the school year is sneaking up on me. What about you? I decided a few years ago that giving gift cards to my kids teachers was the way I wanted to go in the gift giving direction. Some people were like, really? To me it makes sense, at the beginning of the year they might need supplies, at Christmas a little something for themselves, and at the end of the year they can replenish their class room supplies or save it for themselves. I like that I’m giving them an option to choose how they want to spend their money. Gift card giving can be a little boring so I’m sharing 9 Creative Ways to give Gift Cards that teachers will love.
Between the first of the year and before school gets out for Summer I like to get most of my organizing, cleaning, and decluttering done so I can have some free time with my family. Here are some of my Best Kitchen Organizing Ideas to help you get your kitchen organized and to give you more time for other things. If you click on each link there will be more details and ideas for each area of your kitchen. Are you ready to get started?
I just love banners! They make any party, holiday, or special occasion even more special. I’ve been wanting to make some tissue paper tassels for so long, but I haven’t had a good excuse. I have something coming up soon, so I finally had a reason to make some. I don’t know if I make them like other crafters but this is what I came up with. They’re simple to make and I guarantee you’ll become hooked.
Do you love chewy coconut, graham crackers, and fruit? How about a gooey treat? Then these Gluten Free Blackberry Magic Bars are perfect for you. They are sometimes called Hello Dolly bars or 7 Layer bars, but I have always called them Magic Bars. These were easy to make gluten free, but I make them when we have dinner guests or I can take them to someone so I don’t eat too many. I’m sure it’s not good to eat the whole pan.
I love Spring! There’s a sense of renewal and a promise of things to come. It’s like the world is waking up from a deep sleep. It’s a time to open the windows and let the fresh air in. I also love decorating with bright colors this time of year, so it was time I took my plain wood eggs and perked them up a bit. I’m sharing 2 Beautiful Ways to Decorate Wood Eggs for Easter.
There’s really nothing better than decorating your home for free. Because of talented bloggers and artists it’s possible to decorate our homes for every holiday using free printables. Simply buy a few frames and change out the printables for every holiday or season. I’m sharing my favorite Free Easter Printables so you can enjoy them in your home. Just visit each link to print out your favorite or favorites. It’s going to be hard to choose.
I’m sharing my Easter Bunny Mantel but I’m also going to get a little personal. I don’t know if you’re like me but when my life gets complicated, I need to simplify in other areas. I like to decorate my home and I like to be surrounded by pretty things but I also need to feel like I can breathe in my space. When we moved to this house I got rid of about 1/3 of my possessions, but this house is smaller so I’ve continued to get rid of things every month. I enjoy decorating for all the holidays but if I don’t really love something I’m going to have to let it go. I’m tired of having things just to have things. That doesn’t mean I still don’t have plenty of things to decorate with, it just means I will need to be more creative and move things around more (because I also like to change my decor often).
We don’t spend a lot of money on Easter presents but we have always given the kids a small basket or gift. As they’ve gotten older it’s been harder to not spend more money than usual. I like to give hubby a little gift too so this Candy Box Easter Basket is perfect for hubby and the kids.
I think we all like our homes to be unique, to tell a story or to showcase something we have created. We also all have stuff we need to store so why not do it in a creative way. I have gathered some of my favorite Creative Storage Ideas for Every Room of Your House. Not only will your stuff be stored and organized but it will also be displayed beautifully.
