I love a quick and easy DIY almost as much as I love spreading Christmas cheer. When you can combine the two it’s just pure bliss. Here is the Car With Christmas Tree DIY Kit. Car With Christmas Tree DIY Kit Recently, my cousin in law Sweet T bought a new car. In the 24 years, I have known her it is only the second car she has ever purchased. It is a MINI Cooper and she is in love. His name is Chip. :) The thing about Sweet T is that she loves the holidays but doesn’t have tons of ... View the Post
Archives for November 2015
A Glowing Light for the Season
Today is the first Sunday of Advent. A Glowing Light for the Season It’s a wonderful way to observe all the blessings of the season and prepare our hearts for Christmas. A Glowing Light for the Season There are several ways to celebrate the advent season. Many people have a Jesse tree. Others may have a candy or gift calendar… …or participate in family activities or daily readings. A traditional weekly advent wreath includes: First Sunday in Advent ~ Candle Color: Purple, ... View the Post
Rustic Christmas Card Display Tutorial
This year we are creating a “Rustic Plaid” Christmas decorating theme in the family room. I envisioned happy plaid, lots of red and natural touches. In our family, we love to display the many wonderful Christmas cards we receive. In keeping with the theme, we have come up with an easy and thrifty way to display this year's cards, a Rustic Christmas Card Display Tutorial. Rustic Christmas Card Display Tutorial As many of our readers know, we are always working on various home improvement ... View the Post
Autumnal Splendor at the Japanese Garden
I’ve been waiting for the perfect moment to view the Autumnal Splendor at the Japanese Garden. It is located at the Fort Worth Botanic Garden. Autumnal Splendor at the Japanese Garden The Japanese Maples were all draped in scarlet and gold. The seven-acre garden was built in 1973. It was once a rock quarry that underwent a magnificent transformation. Kyoto Style The landscape is done in the Kyoto style. Quite a few bridges can be traversed. Autumn at the Japanese ... View the Post
Favorite Thanksgiving Tips, Recipes and Décor
I am SO excited for Thanksgiving! My cousin Linda and her family recently moved to Houston and will be traveling to spend the holiday with us. I think it has been a good 25 years since we last celebrated Thanksgiving together. Here is a collection of my Favorite Thanksgiving Tips, Recipes, and Decor. If you follow me on Instagram you know that I have been slowly preparing for the holidays. A part of one day was devoted to washing the crystal, another was ironing all the table linens and then ... View the Post
When You Don’t Feel Thankful
This is what the road in front of Storybook Cottage looks like right now. It’s not much of a fairytale. So what should you do When You Don’t Feel Thankful? When You Don’t Feel Thankful Now some of you who follow me on Instagram may be thinking “Weren’t they working on your street like last June?” Yes, yes they were. This has been constant and ongoing. For the past three weeks, unless you have a 4 wheel drive vehicle, residents are safer parking their cars about a long block away. I ... View the Post