Sand and Sisal

Joy Wreath

Christmas/New Years· Crafts· curb appeal· front porch· holiday· How to· Tutorial

Joy is on my door for a reason. Yes it looks festive and cute and appropriate for the season.  I had to ask myself, “Do I have joy”? I should have joy right? I know I’m blessed with wonderful, healthy, loving children and a beautiful home, and a great career, but am I focused on the joy that it all brings? Do I dare admit “no” publically? Guess I just did. Holidays are difficult times for many of us who have lost someone, or have broken relationships, or are struggling financially, spiritually, ... Read More about Joy Wreath

Countdown to Winter Party Kickoff!

Christmas/New Years· curb appeal· decorating inspiration· front porch· wreaths

The day has arrived! Winter is right around the corner. We have frost on the ground, the days are growing shorter and the hustle and bustle of the holiday season is in full gear! I know you have been busily preparing also and today you get to show off those holiday projects, crafts, décor, and recipes!  I’m happy to be here with you and kick off week one of the Countdown to Winter Party! I’ve been dressing the outside of the house with lights and tweaking the front porch to make it merry and ... Read More about Countdown to Winter Party Kickoff!

DIY Capiz Ornaments

Capiz Shells· Christmas Trees· Crafts· ornaments

I have a passion for Capiz shells. I love when the warm glow of the Christmas lights illuminate the wafer thin, translucent, pearly shells. A few oooo’s and ahhhh’s are sure to escape your mouth upon gazing at their delicate beauty. I had made two types of ornaments with the Capiz shell’s for last year’s Coastal Christmas Tree, which I fondly call “Capiz-cicles” and “Capi-zno-balls”! Icicles and snow balls… get it? Today I want to show you how to make your own DIY Capiz Ornaments and guess ... Read More about DIY Capiz Ornaments

Christmas Project Gallery

Christmas/New Years

I took full advantage of the Black Friday shopping weekend frenzy straight from the comfort of my home and my computer, click, click, click! I hope you all were able to cash in on some deals too. Now that most of my shopping is done it is time to start working on some holiday decorating. The weather was warm enough to get the lights up and I’m putting the final touches on the front porch to show you this week. For easy reference I’ve gathered together my Christmas and New Year’s DIY projects, ... Read More about Christmas Project Gallery

How to Make Paper Ornaments

Christmas Trees· Christmas/New Years· Crafts· holiday· ornaments

We pulled out the tree this week and are spending some wonderful family time together decorating it. Many of our favorite ornaments are the handmade ones. I’m excited to show you all today how to make paper ornaments! These ornaments may look complicated but are incredibly easy to make and best of all, they are made from wrapping paper! How to Make Paper Ornaments You will need the following items: 2 rolls of quality, heavy weight wrapping paper a yard ... Read More about How to Make Paper Ornaments

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