Shabby Chic Clothespins

A little whimsy to brighten your day!

Remember the clothespins from yester year?!

The wooden ones with the spring inside.The ones that had that certian scent of wood, fresh air and sunshine from hanging on the clothesline!The ones you used as your "charm" for playing hopscotch. I know some of you ladies, and gentlemen out there can relate.

Oh those vintage and nostalgic wooden clothes pins! 

The good old days, not that I am that old mind you! So today, here is a twist on the beloved wooden clothespin. A little shabby, a little chic. 

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Beautiful By Candlelight

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Like a moth to a flame! What is it about the magic of candlelight that attracts us?! Is it even though there is a scientific explanation for how a flame exists, we still choose to believe in the magic of it?! My love for candles is as strong if not stronger than my love for all things cupcakes! Here are some examples of how you can use candles in your indoors decor and outdoors decor. No matter how you use them, bring them into your environment be it home or for entertaining. 

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3 RealSimple Cocktails



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Looking to quench your thirst?! We have three tempting cocktails you may want to add to your summer entertaining this summer! Just the names alone make your mouth water! How about, Cosmo Slushy,  Bourbon and Blood Orange Blast and White Sangria!!! For the recipes, read on! 

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Memorial Day Free Party Printables

Memorial Day 2011

Enchanting Party Butterflies

Welcome your guests with butterflies! Don't we all love butterflies whether in the garden or at a party! Invite these enchanting butterflies to your next party as party favors or  party decorations, or both! They are super easy to make and will fit into your party planning budget! 

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Popcorn Cupcakes?!

Add these little cuties to your party!Are you looking  for something a little different to add to your cupcake file! We whipped these up in no time, and they make the perfect treat to go along with our post yesterday,Father's Day Movie Party Night gift idea! Just wait until you see how easy we made this for you!
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Father's Day Movie Party Bucket!

Let Dad Know He's The Best! Father's Day is June 19th!

Treat Dad to his own at home Movie Party Night complete with movie ticket invitations and all Dads favorite movie time treats! You can't go wrong with a gift like this....homespun from the heart!

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Pink and Purple Birthday Party!

Sugar and spice and everything nice!

That is what this little party was made of!

This birthday party was in honor of our niece, Caroline, who recently turned 8 years old!

 We had the privilege of styling her party for her! 

She requested a pink and purple, with some flowers theme.  And we had to deliver!

We have quite a few pictures to show you, so get ready!

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Butterfly Pop Tart Bouquet

Spring Butterfly Bouquet!

These butterflies may not be your garden variety type of butterflies, but they still are sweet! Since our Easter Egg pop tart post was popular, we wanted to try another design and the ever popular butterfly was a perfect choice! 

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Happy Birthday Treat Tray

From plain old Dollar Store tray

 to...

Happy Birthday treat tray!

We thought it was time to expand our collection of party serving pieces and decided to do~it~ourselves! 

This little craft project was fun, easy and budget friendly!

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Blue Bunny Tails & Bunny Ears

  We got a little "food crafty" in the kitchen!

We have been experimenting again!!! We call these, "Blue Bunny Tails" after one of our children's childhood stuffed blue bunny rabbits! If you really use your imagination of course you can see that these mini powdered doughnuts dipped in blue candy melts and topped with a few sprinkles are indeed Blue Bunny Tails! See!!!!......... See!!!

If you are still having a hard time seeing these for "what they are", maybe you will have better luck with our "Bunny Ear" pretzels! Check these out...
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Bunny Treat Cups

Hippity, Hoppity Easter's almost here!

Our sweet little bunny treat cups will have everyone at your Easter party "hoppy" as can be! They are just the right size for a special little something! 

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Bird Nest Cookies

Bird Nest Cookies are a baking favorite this time of year. Since Easter is upon us, we thought it would be fun to make some up ourselves!  

We had most of the ingredients on hand

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Easter Inspiration: Basket Of Faith

Couldn't we all use a Basket of Faith more times than not?

 We came up with a budget savvy, boy friendly Easter basket of faith that just may inspire you to do the same. Take alook....

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Party Decor Idea: Less Is More!

                     

Who says you can't have the BIG $ Look!

 We just adore how inexpensive party store paper fans and globes, in different colors, styles and shapes, clustered and hung together make such a big impression!
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Food Craft:Sweet Peep Nests

Look What We Made

{"Peep, Peep"}

To you these may look like cute baby chicks sitting on a pretty cookie! We prefer to call them something else....

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Party: Peter Rabbit Tea Party

Who could ever forget this mischievous, loveable little rabbit from childhood!

  I can remember sitting on your grandfather's lap while he would read the story of Peter Rabbit to me several times over! I just fell in love with this little rabbit!

 While visiting one of my favorite blogs, the post for the day was on several "carrot" ideas. However one in particular caught my attention. Come check it out!

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Food Craft Idea: Vegetable Patch

We all know that every "bunny" should be eating more vegetables right?! 

It might be easier to get kids to eat more veggies if they were "bunnies"! So, with that in mind, we put on our mommy thinking caps and went right to the vegetable patch! Want to see what we came up with?

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Party Inspiration: Boy's Dinosaur Party

Looking For A Boy's Party & Plan?!

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Look no further!

Come take a look at this party + plan idea from the creative One Charming Party!

We are big fans of One Charming Party!

Their parties rock and are some of the most creative and beautifully put together we know of!

That is why we were so excited when the lovely Brittany allowed us to show off their parties!!!

We love this boys Dinosaur Party! You are going to love it too, we just know it!

So... here we go!!! 

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Baking Idea: Easter Cake Remake





Looking for an easy, festive diy Easter or Spring cake? We have an idea for you

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