Being a mom is one of the most amazing jobs a person can have! I love being a mother. I love taking care of everyone and trying to keep all the details straight, performing miraculous dinners when the cupboards are empty. It is one of …
The combination of mint and chocolate is always a good idea! Combining the flavors with simple cupcakes….even better. My daughter was the reason behind this creation, not that it doesn’t exist in the Pinterest world beforehand, but for me it was new. She loves anything …
This week it is finally beginning to feel like spring outside, as well as inside. I have removed the last of my winter decor and nothing adds more cheer like touches of spring and speckled eggs! The colors alone are such a welcome transition after …
For birthday’s we like to pick out a theme. It is a fun tradition that we treasure. Our kids love going out with me one on one, to get party supplies, and I love taking them! This year my daughter picked out a dolphin party. …
Date Ideas for Valentine’s Day. These ideas will be fun for couples and perfect for a special night. #valentinesday #date #ideas #soontobecharming
Ideas for a gas fireplace makeover! This simple DIY will show you how to clean your fireplace, paint your fireplace and replace all the sand, vermiculite, and rock wool. Your fireplace will look like brand new! #fireplacemakeover #gasfireplace #howtocleanupyourfireplace #cleanbrick #howtoreplacerockwool
I am in love with plaid! Especially around the Holiday’s. So any excuse to add more plaid…I’m in! Every year I decorate a Christmas Table with my mother for our annual Christmas Tea at Church. We both love being creative and decorating…and doing those two …
Jumping knee deep in soot and cleaning my fireplace isn’t normally my idea of a great Friday afternoon, but it had to be done! So there I was staring at the black soot in and outside of my fireplace. I did a lot of research …
Snuggling up next to the fireplace, with a warm cup of hot cocoa, happens a lot in our home. We also love grabbing some pillows and reading on the floor in front of the fireplace. The sound of the fire flickering and the feeling of …
I’ll be the first to admit I get really excited about the little things. Winning $100 or tucking a cord out of site…about the same reaction! Especially around Christmas…the art of cord hiding is not to be ignored. Right after Thanksgiving we will be getting …
Nothing compares to the smell of fall! The spices, the doughnuts, the apple cider….oh so many smells to make your mouth water. One day my sister made these Molasses Softies and my taste buds have never been the same. I have to admit, I can’t …
DIY signs are my nemesis! Yes, they are the sole downfall and the thorn in my side of my so called craft abilities. Signs seem so easy to make, yet I rarely attempt them because I feel like I won’t succeed. My letter painting skills …