Flowers are known to be sent or received to signify a special occasion, however, you can only enjoy them for a short amount of time before they begin to wilt. For ages, people have been looking for ways to preserve their blooms to remind them of the kind gesture or memories, such as drying them and placing them in window boxes. But have you ever heard of floral dying fabric? This trend has been around for some time now but has recently taken back off. What a fun new way to take your flowers and transform them into something that can last forever. I took the birthday flowers my husband gave me and put them to the test and was surprised at subtle, but beautiful results! Things you will need: Fabric Flowers Small stick Twine 1. Begin by laying the ... [Read More]
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Twelve Days of Christmas Cookies
The holidays have always been a special time for me. Gathering with friends and family over delicious food brings me such joy and I especially love the baking part! In an effort to make your holiday planning a little more beautiful and fun, below you will find twelve cookie recipes from a group of ladies that are so dear to me. Each day for the next twelve I will feature a new cookie recipe that I encourage you to try. No matter how you celebrate, I hope you'll find these recipes helpful in making your holiday baking more special. Merry Christmas! XO, Ashton Classic Sugar Cookies Cool Whip Crinkle Cookies Ashlyn Wiggins Kris Kringle Cookies Alyssa Andrews Candy Cane Cookies Whitnee Lee Big Momma's Tea ... [Read More]
Custom Gift Tags By Curly Pine Designs
I am SO excited to share these amazing custom gift tags made by a fellow East Texan gal, Claire! I am definitely one of those people who love gift wrapping and having not only high-quality supplies, but a custom touch is very important to me, especially during the holidays. A dear friend of mine introduced me to Claire late this Summer. Not only is she from East Texas, like myself, but she is also an Aggie! Claire is known for her beautiful wood burning designs and when I found out she was from Lufkin, I knew I had to reach out to her! We started talking about Christmas designs and she told me she was going to do custom gift tags for this holiday season, I about burst with excitement! She is also creating custom ornaments, kitchen towels, and several more personalized gift ... [Read More]
Everything Seasoning Pumpkin Cheese Ball
I love that cheese balls are considered a southern thing! It is the perfect thing to bring to any get-together, not too much that it will overshine anything the hostess has prepared and it is an all-around crowd pleaser. I mean who doesn't love a good cheese ball served with yummy crackers? It is definitely a holiday staple for my family. Come to think of it.. this recipe I am sharing with you today is very similar to my Noni's go to cheese ball. I will have to share it with you guys one day soon! I had several people tag me in a pumpkin shaped cheese ball last Fall so this has been on my list for a while to try out, and my meeting yesterday evening was the perfect opportunity to give it a go. Some of you may be familiar with the Trader Joes 'Everything but the Bagel Sesame ... [Read More]
Vintage Book Page Runner DIY
This DIY is such a fun way to bring interest to any tablescape or simply jazz up your seasonal décor! I am a huge fan of vintage finds and bringing old things to life, so when I came across a stack of old books at a sale I could not pass up the paper crafting possibilities. You could even go as far as selecting a book for the occasion, such as a romance novel for a wedding or nursery rhymes for a baby shower! This vintage book page runner DIY is a definite conversation piece. Things you will need: Book Elmer’s Glue Matte Mod Podge Begin by unbinding the page of a book. That way you can release the pages without damaging the edges. Or you can ripe them out! It is all based upon the look you desire. Then begin gluing the pages together. No certain trick to ... [Read More]
