Fun finds

Valentine’s Day Mantel

January 31, 2012

Ah yes, another holiday is another reason for my to switch up my mantel. As I may have mentioned, I am not typically drawn to pink. Sometimes I adore pink like on babies or my sweet friend Kelly who adores pink and wears it so well but mostly I like earthy colors. Except that one blue. You [...]

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Valentine’s Day Fun

January 23, 2012

Hello there, I am suffering from a ’9 year old party of 6 sleep over hangover’. Was that run on or what? What it means is that I am a little loopy and tired today. I did get a little cat nap in and now my boys — hubby included — are at the neighbors [...]

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Organizing Your Spaces

January 13, 2012

With a New Year comes a couple of things. Purging {oh it feels soooo good!!} and trying to organize the leftover chaos of the past holiday season. I have successfully purged about two carloads of ‘stuff’. I get a little to excited about that kind of thing. Organizing makes me happy. So does redecorating but [...]

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Christmas Crafting and Gift Giving Ideas

December 16, 2011

Tis the season ~ and my how fast it is going! Insert sigh. I get so sad at how fast this time of year is. How about you? Are you all about the season or ready to see the craziness end? I never seem to do all that I want to do. Thanks to Pinterest I [...]

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Avalanche Bars

December 16, 2011

All that I can say about this recipe is yum. So delish and perfect for a cookie exchange. Which I happen to be going to in an hour. Also, I should mention that Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory makes a version of this which is what pulled me in when I found it on Pinterest courtesy [...]

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Holiday Mantel 2011

December 6, 2011

I adore the change of seasons but mostly I love September – December when my mantel changes nearly monthly. It is so fun to be expressive and creative with holiday decor, candles and whatever else I can dig up.  Every year I seem to recreate my decor. Partly because I forget exactly what I did the [...]

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Getting Crafty with Advent Calendars

December 6, 2011

I see so many ideas of crafts I’d like to do. Especially now that Pinterest has become a part of my world. I do {heart} Pinterest!! I recently hosted a little Holiday Open House to showcase some of my crafts. It was first attempt at hosting such a thing and I think it went well. I [...]

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Weekend Halloween Fun

October 26, 2011

Are you looking for some fun Halloween events this weekend? Look no more! I am sharing some of the fun with you. Halloween truly is a special time of year and so much fun for all. Seeing the costumes and creativity is one of my favorite parts. Well and the ahem, candy stuff. Yeah, I [...]

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My Halloween Mantel

October 21, 2011

Home Stories of A 2 Z is hosting a fun Halloween Mantel linky party. Who wants to join? I do, I do!! So I am sharing this photo of my mantel with you! I am so in love with my mantel this year. A few things like the witch {found out High Hill Ranch a few years ago} and the [...]

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Night of a 1000 Pumpkins & Fall Fest in Folsom

October 20, 2011

Have you heard of or been to the Folsom  Night of 1000 Pumpkins? Well your chance is NOW! This event takes place on Friday, October 28 from 6pm-9pm. Bring your carved pumpkin down to Wool/Sutter between 2pm – 5pm. All pumpkins will be lit at dark and will line the streets. Which by the way [...]

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