Each year I plan the Christmas party for my husbands office. The event has about one hundred guests and I try my hardest to come up with a new theme for the party. Two years ago I came up with a "Snow Globe" theme and it is still my favourite. I tried my hardest to find … Continue reading A Snow Globe Christmas Event – 3D Snow Globe Cookies
I have planned on these umbrella stands for a couple of years. I had made two of these when we lived in Rothesay NB ten plus years ago. At that time, I used ceramic pots. After a couple of years the ceramic pots started to crack because of the cold during winter (I probably left … Continue reading Easy DIY Umbrella Planter Stand
*Always use caution when using candles or heating. Never leave unattended. Never leave melts sitting with candle going with out intended immediate use. Depending on your melter or candle size, the wax can be hot. Please use caution using this tuturial. Small jars of my hot sauce recipe sealed and stamped with bottling wax with … Continue reading How to make Bottling, Sealing or Stamp Wax
A few years ago (January/February of 2012) we updated our basement. Previously it was a large open space that felt a little cold and it's shape made it odd to furnish. EDIT* Please read the entire post and comments. I made this post in 2013 originally, to share the trials I went through before this … Continue reading Make a Bartop or Countertop with Cork & Epoxy
This winter I updated this bedroom and I'm so excited how it has turned out, I wanted to share how easily it was to do. To finish decorating the room, I will add artwork, an area rug, and make an upholstered headboard. I will post pictures when I do. I used milk paint to refurbish … Continue reading Bedroom Makeover: How to Paint furniture with Milk Paint
Dandelion & Dates 