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photo holiday cards with Shutterfly
Ok, so this post is either going to make you laugh at me, make you think I’m a total narcissist or make you go out and order some cards with you or your family’s face plastered all over them. Hopefully it will be the latter. Here’s the thing – I absolutely love Shutterfly and their beautiful…
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{SPACES: holiday around the loft}
With all my holiday decor DIY projects that I posted this year you probably have a pretty good idea of what christmas around my loft looks like. Just for a quick recap I made snowy shadow boxes, turned a sweater into stocking, make some art for the mantel, a winter scene from an old light…
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GOOD EATS: Candy Cane treats
Just a little last minute holiday treat inspiration if you’re hosting or looking for something to bring along to your holiday celebration. I don’t know about you but around my place, the candy canes are always the last things hanging around. They can’t seem to compete with all the other sweets. Well here’s a bunch…
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{HAPPY WEEKEND: links to love, holiday entertaining edition}
Make your house smell all Christmas-sy via Rue. 5 tips for setting a gorgeous holiday table (and not stress about it) via Chatelaine. Lots of holiday table top ideas from Style at Home. 17 great holiday punch recipes from the master Martha Stewart. Have a roaring fire, even if you don’t have a fireplace via…
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{HOLIDAY DIY: wrapping with craft paper}
Christmas shopping done. Check. Now it’s time to wrap. There’s tons of beautiful wrapping papers out there but there’s something about good ‘ol craft paper that I really love. It’s like a blank canvas and you can add however much personality you want with your flare. It’s like accessorizing for your presents. Here’s some great…
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HOLIDAY DIY: naturally glamorous holiday centrepiece
The countdown to Christmas is creeping verrrry close. Did I mention that I’m hosting Christmas Day dinner at my place? Yup, it’s a first. Should be interesting. I get a little excited when I have guests over and go a little crazy wanting to try every recipe & entertaining tip I’ve pinned in the last…
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HOLIDAY DIY: recycled gift tags
This is a super easy one for you. Don’t you think it’s just a shame to throw away all those lovely christmas cards at the end of the season? Well this year you should save them or if you’re like me, you may already have a small pile from last year. Turn those old cards…
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{HAPPY WEEKEND: links to love}
A cabin INSIDE a house? Yup, it works. Globe & Mail’s top 20 cookbooks of 2013 via Chapters/Indigo A lovely home tour via The Beautiful Mess Cute free chalkboard-like printable labels for your homemade baked goods. You’re very own Miley Cirus Wrecking Ball holiday ornament. Super cute ways to gift cupcakes. Show off with a…
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STYLE: red hot lips for the holidays
Do you have a holiday party this weekend or some big new years eve plans? The holidays are that time of year to embrace red lips, even if you’re not usually that adventurous in the lip colour dept. Personally I love to wear red lips all year round but they are definitely a holiday signature…
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HOLIDAY DIY: geometric paper ornaments
My advent calendar project inspired me to break free from the traditional red this year and go with a more modern & colourful decor. I didn’t want to spend a bunch of money for new ornaments so I decided to make these modern geometric ornaments to add to the silver & gold ones I already…
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HOLIDAY DIY: marshmallow wreath
Don’t think because DIY HOLIDAY WEEK is over that it’s the end of holiday DIY’s on here. Nope, that was just a kickstart to your crafting season. Today I have to share this super fun Christmas DIY Marshmallow Wreath that I made on the weekend. How fresh, simple and deliciously fun is this marshmallow wreath?!…
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{HAPPY WEEKEND: links to love}
21 Cooking tips that will change your life. how owning 160 plates can save you money. I’m not totally convinced, but you be the judge. Who knew an ornament made from thumbtacks could be so pretty? Via Sarah Hearts. Too funny! Crazy cat lady figurine. Maybe for someone on your list? 12 year-end money moves…
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{DIY HOLIDAY WEEK: one sweater, two cozy new gifts}
Today is another reusable sweater project. In fact, you get TWO projects from one little sweater. Keep reading to find out how I made a super cute wine cozy and a pair of mitts from one $5 sweater I found at the thrift store.
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HOLIDAY WEEK: DIY Light Fixture Holiday Decor
Thanks for stopping by DIY Holiday Week on the blog. Every day this week I’ll be posting a new holiday decor DIY project to help you give your space some holiday cheer. It’s time to get crafty people! The first one is a dramatic before & after DIY project. Isn’t this little holiday winter scene…
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{NEW WORK: Holiday Beauty}
When I’m not pouring over this blog coming up with original content to inspire y’all I’m living my life as an Art Director and Graphic Designer. Here is a project I actually worked on over the summer but is just out in public now. You may have seen this face in your local Shoppers Drug…