Vintage Tabletop Ceramic Christmas Trees

Like holiday traditions, there are a few holiday decorations that withstand the test of time. My childhood Christmas memories always include my grandmother’s illuminated green ceramic Christmas tree.  In the 60s and 70s these ceramic trees became extremely popular. Most of the trees, like my grandmother’s from that time were actually hand painted. …

How To Paint Pinecones To Look Like They Are Covered In Snow

We are making snow covered pinecones with some of the pinecones we found on our summer hikes up in Maine. My family thought it was hilarious that i would bring bags with me specifically to pick up pinecones along the way.…

How To Make A Honey Bourbon Hot Toddy

As cooler temperatures roll in we’ve started trading our refreshing summer cocktails for warm comfort drinks. One of our go to recipes is a Honey Bourbon Hot Toddy.  Our recipe has varied over the years, sometimes as simple as boiling water, honey and bourbon. …

What You Need For A Backyard Movie Night

Whether you’re camping, at home in your backyard, poolside or in the neighborhood cul-de-sac, there’s just something about watching a movie under the stars.  Here’s what you need to easily set up an outdoor movie night.

Projector

First of all you’ll need a projector.…

Snag These Five Christmas Items On Your Next Trip To The Dollar Tree

We stopped by the dollar store the other day and found a few holiday items that we loved. From holiday decor to hostess or neighbor gifts, you should snag these dollar store Christmas items before they’re sold out… and they will sell out. …