Happy Memorial Day!

Happy Memorial Day friends. I hope everyone is enjoying their long holiday weekend. Today’s post is going to be short and sweet so you can all get back to the party! While today is full of celebration and fun, it’s about more than just BBQs and pool parties. Take some time today to remember those who have fought for our country, those who have made the ultimate sacrifice giving you to ability to celebrate today.  Without those individuals, we would not be the country we are. Thank you to all the veterans and those currently serving in our armed forces. Words could never express how grateful I truly am for you!

Have a safe Memorial Day! 

A Crafted Holiday {Hand Stamped Wrapping}

If there is anything I love more than crafting, it's the holidays. And, when you put the two together, I'm in heaven! Because of this, I'm having a ball with the "A Crafted Holiday" series. Today's entry is all about what you put under the tree. After all, half the fun of gift giving is getting to wrap in beautiful ways. I wanted to make my own wrapping paper this year to add a personal touch, but I needed it to be time efficient. If you are as busy as I am during the holiday season, this party is key! Instead of decorating each box, I opted for a hand stamped roll. This way I can roll it out whenever it's needed and get the same affect with less time. Top it off with a bow and personalized tag for the ultimate gift under the tree.

:: Supplies ::
Large Pattern Stamp
Red Acrylic Paint
Kraft Wrapping Paper
Sponge Brush

:: Directions ::
1. Brush the stamp with red paint and apply to paper. Repeat until roll is covered.
2. Let dry and wrap.

This Party Inspired By {Hanukkah}

Where have my manners been the past couple of weeks? All of this blogging about the holiday season and Christmas and I completely forgot about the other most important holiday of the season, Hanukkah.  While I may not be Jewish, I sure could decorate one mean party for the occasion. Shades of blue with accents of silver everywhere. Throw in a modern menorah, a hand painted dradle, and some amazing potato pancakes and you have got yourself one awesome Hanukkah bash. Top it all off by decorating with strands of blue garland and wrapping gifts in silver.  

This Party Inspired By {Holiday Sparkle}

Tis the season for holiday parties! During this time everybody's social calendar seems to fill with holiday parties galore. Whether you are hosting one or simply a doting guest, the focus is always on the decor. And with so many on the calendar, it is bound to get a little repetitive. So maybe you should be the one to mix it up. I love the idea of doing holiday sparkle. Fill the room with golds, silvers, pinks and glitter! If the things people associate with the holidays are there, it really doesn't matter the color. Roll branches from the yard with glitter to make an eye catching centerpiece or fill clear ornaments with confetti. Add vases of ornaments and brightly colored tassel to mix it up. I love the idea of hanging ornaments at various lengths in front of the window. Looking for a little interaction? Have clear ornaments, bowls of glitter, and ribbon and let guests make their own ornament for their tree! Frankly, with glitter involved, the possibilities are endless!

What are your holiday party plans this year? Hosting or attending?

This Week I Feel...Joyful

It is officially Christmas season! I hope you all had a delightful Thanksgiving and didn't stuff yourself too much. I know I really tried not to. But now it's time to move on from all the turkey, and begin decking the halls. And, if you are anything like me, you are struggling with how to decorate. Now, I have my staple decorations that go up every year, but other than that, I flutter between going glitz or traditional. Well this week, I'm settled on traditional. And don't get me wrong, it could easily change. But, right now I'm loving the traditional red and green.  I love tartan accents and strands of cranberries on the tree. I've even already brought the outside in by spray painting some pine cones silver. I love how homey and comfy my house feels when there is a pine tree scent and green garland wrapped on the banister. But no matter what I chose, there will definitely be mistletoe hanging in the entry way! 

How are you decorating this year?

Images: {Row 1} 1, 2, 3 {Row 2} 1, 2, 3 {Row 3} 1, 2 {Row 4} 1, 2, 3, 4

The Perfect Gift {The Domestic Diva}

Struggling with finding the perfect gift for everyone on your list this year? No need to worry! I'm bringing you a series of gift guides from till Christmas that will hopefully help you with the gift giving debacle. Secretly, I'm hoping it will help me too! So first, I'm tackling that domestic diva in your life. If she's anything like me, her house is everything and she loves to decorate! Here are six items that any domestic diva is bound to love!

{1} Mission Throw

{2} Anthropologie Paint Can Ice Bucket

{3} Carved Wood Wall Clock

{4} Rustic Wood Cutting Board

{5} Custom Chalk Board

{6} Apartment 48 Mod Hourglass

{7} Decorate by Holly Becker and Joanna Copestick

This Party Inspired By {Cranberry}

Today I bring to you another Thanksgiving inspiration. What is Thanksgiving without the cranberry sauce? Although I am not the biggest fan of cranberry sauce, I am a fan of it's color. That deep pinky red color is absolutely gorgeous. It's the perfect shade for any holiday soiree. Plus, it will carry through the season. While the shade is most seen on Thanksgiving tables, it would be great for Christmas decorating as well. Stings of cranberries on your tree or in the base of a hurricane would be lovely. 

Who's getting excited for Thanksgiving next week? Are you a fan of cranberry sauce or do you just like the color like me? 

All Wrapped Up

Hi, my name is Sarah and I love Divine Twine. I kind of think it's amazing. It's such a fun way to tie things up, packages, bags, envelops, gift tags, etc. I think you can use it for anything! If I actually had time to bake like I want to, I would totally tie up loaves of bread in parchment paper and divine twine.

 Plus it comes in so many colors that you could always match it to your wrapping. I just bought 50 yards or so in red to use for a carnival party and I'm kind of hoping I don't need it all so I can keep it to myself.

Plus they have in multi colors for holidays. Like this orange and black twine for Halloween! I'm totally wrapping this around the candy I'm handing out just for added flair because I can!