A couple of new invites....

Seems like Construction Parties are all the rage now a days, and barnyard parties are not too far behind. Here are a couple of new invites stocked in my etsy shop. Take a look if you are in the market for some digital print-at-homes!

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Winter Party Sparkle

I came across this image on pinterest and I couldn't pass up a chance to post it here. Everything about this tablescape makes me wish I was there! This could be anything from an intimate wedding, to a New Years Eve party to an apres ski dinner party. My favorite touch is the fur draped on the seats. Fabulous!

It's beginning to look alot like Christmas......

Over here at my house, the holiday decorations have been up since the day after thanksgiving. I wanted to share a little Christmas cheer from my humble abode....

The family room is where we have our "fun tree" all our ornaments are from places we have been or things we have loved over the years.

This is my "A Christmas Story" autograph wall. I dragged my husband to Cleveland, OH 3 years ago to meet all these characters. What a weekend that was! Best.Time.Ever!

Onto my living room, which I call my "Christmas in Connecticut" room. (Where I am from!) This is our formal tree and strewn about I have my collection of Byers Choice Carolers.

Moving on, here is looking from my kitchen back to the front hall. Just tried to use some sparkle and glam here to give this space a little bit of cheer.

And I couldn't resist posting again my creation on our front yard. This little scene has been getting a little bit of attention from motorists, some stopping to take pictures.

Hope you enjoyed the tour! Be back tomorrow with some holiday party tips!

MY Three Wise Men.....

I started this project in October and it is finally complete! Loving how my "A Christmas Story" boys turned out! Nobody can ever forget that classic flagpole Triple Dog Dare Ya scene! Anyone who knows me, knows my obsession with this movie and creating these were the perfect addition to my christmastime lawn!

Linking up with www.iheartnaptime.net & http://www.thegrantlife.com/ check out all the great ideas!

My Spooky Halloween Mantel

My Halloween Mantel - basically done with everything bought from Michaels & AC Moore - I think the crows are my favorite! As far as the skeletons go, I wanted a little more glam, so I bought a couple of black feather boa's and dressed them up!

31 Days of Halloween....

Fall is my favorite season so I thought it would be appropriate to try to challenge myself to do 31 days of Halloween and/or Autumn blog posts of ideas and decorations.

I made these cute little guys last October - found the idea in a magazine - they are simply white wedding bell decorations & black construction paper eyes & mouths - once you have them situated where you want to set them up, you drape cheesecloth over them. Thought it was such a cute idea and made so inexpensively!

Little Miss A's Favorite Things Party

This weekend we celebrated Little Miss A's 2nd Birthday party. Her mother wanted a simple party based around A's favorite things, which mainly included her beloved stuffed hippo "Chet". I just wanted to showcase how by using some simple photos adorned with tulle or ribbon and some do-it -yourself tissue paper poms can dress up any occasion!

The photo decorations were attached to dowel sticks and could be placed either in flowers, or into a mason jar full of tulle.

A simple centerpiece of a pink candle with a dollar spot princess crown made for a beautiful focal point of the dining room.

Miss A may have been the birthday girl, but I think this "Chet" cake stole the show!