Time Together

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My daughter has this week off of school and I am soooo enjoying having her home all day. I can't believe Thanksgiving is already here again but I can't wait. I ♥ this time of year. Time for crafting, and candyland, and legos, and cuddling! :o)

What are you doing this week?

{Friday Fave} Mug Cakes

Chocolate Salted Caramel Mug Cake

I spotted this on Pinterest along with this...

{Inspiration} Rustic Christmas Inspiration Board

Rustic things definitely appeal to me. There is a homey, cozy feeling that I feel they bring. They seem to have a story all on their own and handmade items I feel do the same. I thought a rustic Christmas would be so pretty, warm, and inviting. So, I came up with this inspiration board. I hope you enjoy it!

 Happy decorating!

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1. burlap candy cane ~ 2. churro cupcakes ~ 3. sheet music christmas trees ~ 4. rustic decor ~ 5. burlap and linen christmas ornaments ~ 6. rustic decor ~ 7. bottle lights

{Events} Bella Home Decor and Gifts 5th Annual Open House

This weekend, locally owned Bella Home Decor and Gifts

 celebrated their 5th Annual Open House. If you have ever been in the store you know what a great selection they have. There is always something new to see and treasures tucked in every corner. It really is such a treat for us to have them in town. And, if you aren't local they do ship! The store looked amazing this weekend and is filled with so many beautiful things that would make great gifts for Christmas...or yourself!

{Friday Fave} Chalkboards

You might remember this chalkboard that my husband made me for my cousin Christina's Medical School Party. Well, now it is displayed in our dining area and I love it!

{Creationz} DIY Pillow Box

Hi everyone. Hope you are all having a great week!

I wanted to share this little pillow box I made. I made it with scraps of paper and things I had in my craft closet. I first started making this trying to come up with a cute treat box for Halloween goodies. It turned into this and I know it doesn't look very "Halloweenish" but I love how it turned out and you could easily make some that are more fitting for Halloween. This was free to make because I just used scraps of things I already had on hand but even if you had to buy supplies I think it would definitely be worth it because you could use it in sooo many way. This would be great for Halloween treats like I said, or as place cards for a wedding, as favors for a party, or even to hold stocking stuffers! Be on the lookout because there may be a tutorial coming soon! ;o)

I linked this up to...

Whipperberry

and

30 Handmade Days

{Creationz} Super Mario Mushroom Cake Pops

This past weekend I made these little guys for a party my friend Rosie was attending.

They are the little mushrooms from the Super Mario video game. :o) Me and my kids also made some different ones a little later in the day and I'll share those in another post coming up!...

See some other events I helped Rosie with here and here.