A fresh new year awaits! If you’re conquering clutter this year, you’re going to be dealing with mementos and keepsakes. Last time I shared some tips for displaying keepsakes. Gallery walls are another way to showcase unique family treasures that help to tell your story! Now we’ve all seen plenty of the purchased-artwork-and-family-photos ones, and they’re […]
A new year seems a great time to get a fresh start, whether on weight loss goals or organizing our spaces. Last time I shared some tips for conquering clutter and gaining space in your home. Did you see it? One block to clearing out clutter, we all know, is what to do with those […]
Who wants to be a millionaire! For $10,000, is a putz house a. golfer’s practice equipment b. a home for unproductive persons c. a traditional German Christmas decoration? If you guessed C–ding, ding, ding! Congratulations! While you’re (ahem) waiting on that prize money to come through, I’d love to share with you about my prized […]
I have a radical suggestion: let’s get a jump on New Year resolutions and promise ourselves, our friends and families fewer microwaved meals and carryout cartons. I’ll come right out and say it: let’s be downright counter-cultural and SET THE TABLE! For your holiday party, sure, but how about for your family, too? During the […]
Life moves fast, huh? I am a believer of stopping to give thanks and look back to reflect on the year. There were some learning moments of 2018 as well as some moments to celebrate. Some of my favorite highlights of last year include: 1. Flea Market Home & Living magazine named me as one […]
So, early in my marriage I was at a garage sale, and I saw this old Santa in the corner. Turns out, it wasn’t even supposed to be for sale. I asked, though, if the folks would be willing to sell it. They were, I bought it, and that was it–I’ve been on a quest […]
“I’ll be home for Christmas,” sings the crooner. “You can count on me…” Because Christmas at the Warren house is a Really Big Deal, you can count on me pulling out all the stops to create a magical setting for our family Christmas! Come right on in and see for yourself the BEFORE and AFTER […]
The weather is colder and everyone’s seasonal favorite is hot cocoa. I love getting to share my ideas with others! This hot chocolate bar on Fox Good Day was especially fun and delicious! Did you catch my Fox 4 visit December 4 featuring cocoa bar ideas? http://www.fox4news.com/good-day/set-up-a-hot-chocolate-bar-for-your-next-holiday-party Here are some of those great recipes […]
Which group of holiday home decorators do you fit in? A. Woo-hoo! Can’t wait to pull it all out and get started!! B. Hosting a holiday party, guess I gotta do it. C. Hope to get a tree up. If the thought of holiday decorating brings out the Grinch in you, allow me to help! […]
I see these amazing pumpkin centerpieces & I figured it couldn’t be too difficult? Here’s the steps for the DIY Thanksgiving centerpiece. Step one: I purchased dry foam and moss, flowers and a faux pumpkin Step 2: Used a knife to cut a hole in the top of the pumpkin the size of my foam […]