This year presented a Christmas Tree Dilemma.  The biggest room in our apartment is the living room, which has been turned into a studio for our various projects, including a printing press, paper supplies, and so on.  It’s where we…

  {Source} Originally posted Design Sponge, and created by Wanwisa from Modern Vintage, these sugared donut holes are perfect for Christmas morning treats. Everyone in the family loved them. They were easy to make, and so perfectly warm and sugary. Sugared…

Doesn’t this bedroom just make you want to sink into it and never get up? Found via Katie D-I-D.

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I’m not sure when my love of everything miniature started. Maybe it’s when I realized I would always be the shortest in the class. Or when the first twelve-year-old thought it was an accomplishment to be taller than I. But…

  This amazing work of tomato art can be found on Max Wanger’s website. Slice buffalo mozzarella and a garden tomato. Layer the slices with basil leaves and drizzle with olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Delicious.

Frank and I usually establish a lot of guidelines for Christmas gifts. The first is budget, the second is type of gift, and then we sometimes add in a theme. This year, we had a budget of $50 each and…

Tired of spending more money than I should to feed my hummus addiction, I started making batches of it last week.  This recipe is unbelievably easy and well worth the ten minutes it takes to finish.  It’s also perfect for…

All images found here on Scott’s website.

Originally posted on Elizabeth Anne Designs: Living, this essay reflects on childhood Christmas traditions. Enjoy! Growing up, we drove every year to see my grandparents in Tampa for Christmas.  I remember counting trucks on the long drive during the night,…

A few custom illustrations for our annual Christmas card. Designed by D2L Studios (aka my husband!).

DIY Gift Tags Print out these simple gift tags as a free Christmas gift from Honeysuckle Life!

Winter has hit all over and we’re craving warm drinks today! If you’re feeling especially creative, here are some good recipes for homemade hot cocoa and marshmallows. For the extra credit, dip the mug in granulated sugar or crushed peppermint to…

Today I’m loving these mini cakes from Bakerella. All would be perfect for holiday baking! Best part?  They’re mini!  For the recipe and details, visit her blog.

In need of some budget artwork for a craft or office area? This paper patchwork canvas is the perfect project. It takes about an hour to complete, and costs $10 to $20 depending on what you have on hand. It…

I’m not sure where I found this very useful website, but it has proved invaluable while planning our holiday travel budget. Cost To Drive does exactly what it sounds like–calculates the cost to drive from one point to another.  It’s…

Two projects from Last Minute Knitted Gifts. For those winter days where you just don’t feel like putting on another pair of jeans or long sleeves. If you want the free version, check out this list of projects from Knitting Central.

What we know as “balsamic vinegar” is actually a misnomer because it isn’t actually vinegar. It’s made from cooking a specific type of white grape juice called Trebbiano. Only two consortia produce true traditional balsamic vinegar, Reggio Emilia and neighboring…

The holidays can be the best and worst of times for caretakers. We have over a month to celebrate with loved ones. We see the best in people. We plan gifts and celebrate. But with good comes bad. We also…

  {Image via Eat N Be Fit} Tomato soup and basil go together like a horse and carriage. It’s the perfect match, and this soup is the perfect match for those nights when you really don’t want to cook. And…

I love this bit of advice about pampering guests during holiday celebrations: Your goal should be to delight and pamper your guests in any circumstance, but at a Big Squeeze dinner party, go the extra mile. Douse the electric lights,…

A hand drawn turkey printed on curry cardstock from Paper Source. We’ll be using these cards at our Thanksgiving table this year along with these beautiful pine cone flowers posted on Ritzy Bee. Placed at our holiday table, it’s an…

Images from: Once Wed, Evergreen Memories, Martha Stewart, Matthew Mead. Lovely Thanksgiving entertaining details to inspire you. From paper ornaments to easy DIY escort cards, all include a bit of the natural world in them.  

French Onion Soup is one of those fall comfort foods that deeply satisfies, not just when you consume it, but while you’re creating the soup. The smell of onions caramelizing. The splash and sizzle of red whine when it hits…

Gibran Can Cover While organizing my studio, I realized that I needed a lot of containers to hold brushes, pens, pencils, chalk, and other such supplies. The result? Two free printable can covers for Honeysuckle Life readers. Click on the…

We’ve been on the hunt for storage bins for quite some time. Our bookcase is in desperate need of organizing. We have so many print and paper supplies for our business that if we aren’t ruthlessly organized it becomes a…

  {Clockwise from top left: Ric Rac Dahlias, Tin Can Cover, Hip Mama Diaper Bag, Quilted Wallet} Whip Up published an amazingly long list of sewing tutorials.  It’s a great option if you’re interested in creating your Christmas gifts instead of purchasing them.

Photography for Dwell. My style is a little more vintage than this house, but I really really love how organized and clean it is. The combination of wood, steel, glass, and concrete is exactly what I want in my future…

At my sister’s annual Halloween party, this latte mix is the star of the party. It’s easy to make, full of flavor, and perfect for Halloween and Thanksgiving parties. Make it even better by omitting the sugar or splenda and…

Originally posted on Elizabeth Anne Designs: Living. Looking for a simple, low-cost way to liven up your table? Enter this 20-minute cork coaster project that costs less than $10. The finished product will be 4-6×6 tiles that can be used as…