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Holidays

  • Homemade Holiday: DIY Chalk Marker Wreaths

    Hello, friends! Can you believe it’s only two weeks until Christmas? I have a simple and inexpensive DIY to share today. Inspired by the beautiful decals from Shanna Murray, I wanted to make an…

    December 11, 2012
  • Homemade Holiday: Georgian Gingerbread Houses

    Now that we’re well into December, it’s safe to really bring out the holiday projects and decorations. So I bring you, drumroll please, Georgian gingerbread houses! Well, more like Georgian gingerbread facades, really. But…

    December 4, 2012
  • Irish Gift Guide: Holiday Cheer

    Happy Monday, friends! I hope you all had a nice weekend and/or Thanksgiving, depending on where you were! I took a few days off to celebrate my 29th (!) birthday and have a belated…

    November 26, 2012
  • Four Date Ideas for Valentine’s or Not!

    {a fort and a fire. what more could you ask for?!} My Valentine’s Day plans are less than exciting and involve barely seeing my husband except for a few minutes to scarf down leftovers…

    February 14, 2012
  • A Happy Christmas Video

    Wow, what a week. Today, I’m finishing work at my current job, but I have great news to share. I start a new job on January 10th! I’m looking forward to new people, new…

    December 16, 2011
  • Swagged Up: A Quickie Door Swag

    {Can you tell I have too many basketballers in my life at the moment? It’s the only excuse I have for a post title with such ‘hood edge…Oh, and they tell me the NBA…

    December 13, 2011
  • Cutting Down our Christmas Tree, Irish Style

    Yesterday, we had plans to head out to the Christmas Tree Farm and cut down our Christmas tree. We’ve gone to the same place for the last two years, and both times it’s been…

    December 12, 2011
  • Round-up: Unique and Unusual Gift Ideas

    {Portland’s tree went up while I was in Maine – huge!} I’ve heard a few friends say they’re quite stressed about what to give for gifts this year and that makes me so sad!…

    December 9, 2011
  • Holiday Decorating: Carol Garlands

    So, back to the garlands. I love, love the idea of making garlands out of the lyrics from your favorite Christmas carol. Chelsea posted a great tutorial over on The Sweetest Occasion – including…

    December 8, 2011
  • Holiday Traditions: Neighbors

    {pretty doilies from Martha} If you’re new, visiting from Poppytalk, welcome! For the last few years, Michael and I have stayed in Dublin for Christmas. It’s not easy, and I still have a few…

    December 6, 2011