homework: reading {quirk books free homemade sampler}

This is such a treat. Quirk Books has released a free downloadable DIY Gift Guide. They’ve taken some of their most popular crafts from their fun quirky books and made us a free sampler.

Fresh Look: Color+Plus with Lamps Plus

I’m thinking about changing the color scheme in my living room. For years, my living room has been beige and white with touches of blue and gold. I need to possibly break out of my neutral phase and get bold.

The Inspiration Board: link party [79]

Photo {from my archives – little frosty trees}

Welcome to the Inspiration Board link party. I'm so happy you could join me. It's a crazy, busy time of year and I'm so grateful for all you who take the time to stop by and share your creativity or leave a sweet comment.

Celebrations: it takes a glitter village

Every year I like to change up my holiday décor. Some years have been all natural elements but this year I’ve gone glitter crazy!

The Inspiration Board: link party spotlight ~78~

It’s Friday! The last Friday of the month and the last day of November. It’s “holiday go” time!  I’ve made some progress on my holiday lists but I still have a long way to go.

Thank you to everyone who linked up a project on the Inspiration Board this week. I know it’s a crazy, busy time and I so appreciate you taking the time to stop by, share a project, leave a comment or just visit  I’m filing away ideas, tips and recipes from all your wonderful creativity. Thank you so much for sharing.

Here are some of the inspiring projects in the spotlight this week.



A fantastic advent calendar by Meeha Meeha. Little bark stars and wood hearts simply adhered to the wall. Fun little felt reindeer and pretty ribbon add a touch of color.

Etceteras: pumpkin stems–planning for next year

Thanksgiving was only a week ago but I feel like I’m so behind on Christmas and holiday decorating. I did take down my fall table décor {above} but the pumpkins have been sitting on the counter for a week. The reason I didn’t throw them away is because I save the stems. Real pumpkin stems can be used to make beautiful fabric pumpkins.

Celebrations: ribbon roll advent calendar

Every year I try to come up with a different type of advent calendar or Christmas countdown. This one doesn’t involve treats so it won’t be very popular at my house. But that’s okay – I like it.

The Inspiration Board: link party [78]

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Welcome to the Inspiration Board link party. I'm so happy you could join me. If you are here in the U.S. I hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving. I'm still living on leftover turkey, stuffing and pie. So while I get another piece of pie, link up your latest and check out some of the other projects.

Celebrations: sparkle & glitter with Tulip Shimmer

It’s that glittery time of year. I’m usually not a sparkle and glitter type of person – except around the holidays. Then I love the look of silver, white and iridescent glitter.

The Dirt: good things at Curbside Chaos

This post brought to you by Bulbs. Dig, Drop, Done.. All opinions are 100% mine.

Can you imagine winning a $5,000 yard makeover. There are so many things I would do to our yard – starting with new privacy trees or hedges along our back yard wall. From there I would redo all my flower beds so I could have beautiful cut flowers year round. It would be amazing!