Festpitality

How to Make a Thrifty Knock-off Outdoor Candle Chandelier

June 13, 2011

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Over the weekend when I wasn’t working on my bathroom makeover, I started on a bit of Inside-Outside decorating on my deck so I can enjoy it more during the summer. I love to be outside and am always on the lookout for outdoor decorating ideas. I love looking at the pages of home furnishing [...]

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Are You Party Ready?

June 7, 2011

With the warm weather season upon us do you have the necessary stuff to throw an outdoor party or casual get together for a small group in 30 minutes? Would you have to run to the grocery store? Would you be stressed? If you answered- no, yes, and yes to these questions – it is [...]

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How To Make a Petite Gift Box for Your Valentine

January 21, 2011

You have heard of the old adage that good things come in small packages, right? Do you like to give little surprises to your family and friends? Then you might like to make a few of these… Friends and family share movies, lunches and life’s big events. Friends and family are there when you need a [...]

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Ring In The New Year

December 30, 2010

This is a quick little post to show you a sweet little place-card that I made for my holiday table. Since I made them with jingle bells they would be perfect to set your New Year’s table with so you can ring in 2011 in style! I simply tied 3 jingle bells together with a few strands of curling ribbon. I [...]

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Festive Party Drink

December 13, 2010

I have a yummy post for you today that involves sweets and festive drinks. Every year I go to my friend Karen’s annual cookie exchange. I took the cookies I made for the party on two of the red floral square plates. I like to line my cookies up in rows and having a durable square plate makes [...]

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How to Make A Simple Placecard and Holder

November 3, 2010

You know I love to find new uses for common items. Try this on your Thanksgiving table to add a bit of style very simply. Prest-O Change-O you have this… The simplest placecard holder – ever! Just in time for your holiday table. I made the placecard by spray painting card stock with black chalkboard [...]

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My Go-To Autumn Hostess Gift

October 3, 2010

It has been a glorious autumn weekend here and I have been out enjoying every minute of it. I went back to work last Monday after being on a 6 week medical leave. It was hard!!! Even though I wasn’t feeling great when I was home, I was still home – enjoying puttering around, nesting, [...]

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It’s Official It’s FALL!!!

September 22, 2010

Grab a little bottle of champagne tie two straws on with twine grab your honey and go an enjoy the autumnal equinox. I am linking this post to these creative sites: 504 Main Today’s Creative Blog Blue Cricket Design Thrifty Home Someday Crafts Night Owl Crafting Somewhat Simple The Shabby Chic Cottage Tidy [...]

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Easy To Make – Fun Treats to Eat – Popcorn Cupcakes

March 28, 2010

For the 5th day of the 6 Days of Spring, I was inspired by my friend, Christine Wilson to become a “foodie” for the day and whip up something scrumptious in my kitchen for a spring time treat to take to work. Christine is my co-worker and she loves to bake. She is always bringing [...]