I only started getting into the idea of doing wreaths last Halloween, with my Haunted Mansion Dollar Store Wreath, but for a too-early-for-Halloween fall wreath, I felt like keeping it simple this year. Since we’re shacking up at Mom’s since our relocation back to Chicago, all my own fall decor is packed up tight in the storage unit. Thankfully, my mother and I have similar tastes, and a similar love of decorating… Continue Reading
Dollar Store Ornament Wreath
I think the words ‘dollar store” cause a spike in our interest level whenever we read about crafty things. We like the idea of doing things on the cheap, but having it look like a million bucks, don’t we? Well, I can’t say that my dollar store ornament wreath looks like a million bucks, but it ain’t half bad. On that note, I’d l also like to declare… Continue Reading
DIY Dollar Store Halloween Wreath
Can you believe its almost Trick or Treat time??? Where did the year go? Despite all my best efforts (aka, pinning the hell out of Halloween decor ideas), I find myself scrambling to throw up a little spooky ambiance before the big day arrives. Full time job plus visiting family plus two year old plus day-to-day life – I swear there just isn’t enough time in a given day… Continue Reading
Etsy Launch!
It’s official! I have now launched my Etsy shop….I’m both excited and scared as hell. Thank you to everyone for all the support, especially those of you who pushed me past my timidity and encouraged me to open the shop to begin with. Maybe it will take off, maybe it will trudge along, maybe it will tank… Whatever the outcome, I’m proud to have taken the plunge! (Bottles of wine… Continue Reading