Hello, friends! As much as I wanted to get this up last Thursday and keep up with my bi weekly posting, a flooded basement and flying bright and early the next morning prevented me from doing so. In all honesty, I probably won’t stick with that schedule until after the New Year. Life’s just a little too crazy at the moment. But we prevail! I have a confession to make, I have a slight ... Read the Post
Holiday String Art
DIY 2015 Calendar
We all have that one friend or family member who’s incredibly difficult to buy a Christmas present for. The one who says they don’t want anything, don’t give you ideas, seem like they already have everything, or wouldn’t use what you actually end up getting them. You know who you are. I love giving (and receiving) homemade gifts, they’re so much more personable. But you, again, run into the ... Read the Post
Candy Coated Christmas Tablescape
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Quite seriously here, my friends, Christmas and everything that the holiday time brings is the bomb dot com. Decorating, spending time with friends and family, decorating, baking, wrapping gifts, and did I mention decorating? It’s kind of my fave. Normally I’m a traditionalist and will only buy decorations if they fall into the color scheme of red, ... Read the Post
Quick and Easy Thanksgiving Mantel Ideas
Happy (almost) Thanksgiving, friends! While I’m not having guests over on that day, there’s no reason my décor can’t be festive and welcoming like it would be if I was. If you’re like me, you have wonderful plans and ideas for decorating, but life gets in the way and you find yourself running out of time. Yes? Well, have no fear because these 4 quick and easy crafts that you can put on your mantel ... Read the Post
House Tour
Wow, it feels like forever since I last posted and, well, that’s because it has been and I apologize. I’ve been so busy trying to get my house “Chelc-like” in my spare time that my blog has been neglected. But I promise to be better! Hopefully. Like I said I’ve been working nonstop to finish unpacking boxes, getting all the little things in their rightful places, and beginning to ... Read the Post
Falling into Fall
It’s time for fall! Well, almost. It doesn’t officially begin until September 22nd for the Autumnal Equinox Starbucks releases their Pumpkin Spice Latte. Fall is by far my favorite time of year, minus Christmas of course. If I could live in an area that had the fall climate and would allow me to wear boots, scarves, and chunky knit sweaters all year round, I’d move in a ... Read the Post