Chocolate and mint is one of those flavor combinations that’s associated with Christmas, but I think it deserves year-round appreciation. Candy canes are mostly to blame, but the seasonal holiday drinks and treats that restaurants only serve after Thanksgiving have strengthened the association. Though this chocolate bark incorporates candy cane, Pop Rocks make it really […]
DIY Glittery Geometric Paper Ornaments
I mentioned last week that I was excited about Christmas this year, and I really must be, since last year we waited so long to get a tree that they were on sale by the time we got one, and this year we have one already. Since we didn’t have many interesting ornaments, I decided […]
DIY JOY Holiday Banner/Garland
Make a glittery custom word holiday garland.
Printable Feather Wrapping Paper
Yesterday I posted a bunch of present wrapping ideas, and I was so inspired by this one that I created my own version. Instead of evergreen branches, though, I scanned some pretty feathers. All I did was lay out the feathers on my scanner bed and scan them, and then I did a little bit […]
Gifts to DIY & Gifts to Buy: For the Globetrotter
These gifts are for that jet-setter who is always traveling somewhere fabulous. No matter how awesome your destination is, travel can really wear you down, and the little comforts can make a big difference. And organizational tools like lingerie bags and jewelry rolls make it way easier to jam-pack your suitcase and still be able […]
Tutorial: Clay Snowflake Ornaments and Gift Tags
Hello friends! Today I’m sharing a little DIY project to help you with your holiday wrapping and decorating. I have to confess, though, that traditionally I’m not much of a holiday decorator. For the last several years we haven’t even gotten a tree other than sometimes a little tabletop rosemary tree from Trader Joe’s. This […]