My family has reproduced to the point that none of us can afford both shelter and Christmas gifts for the entire family. Until a few years ago, we did a name draw. Even that has fallen to the wayside as…

I’m not sure why that last photo turned out so different from the top two. I think the “Auto Contrast” went a little crazy in Photoscape. This was a last minute project where I used leftover supplies to create my…

Entertaining, especially around holiday time,  can be stressful. But the time we spend with friends and family is what makes the holiday season so special. Any effort I put into entertaining pays off after a night spent laughing with my…

Cold Porcelain Recipe adapted from Sangeeta Ingredients: 2 cups corn starch 2 cups of Elmer’s Glue 1 tablespoon of lemon juice 2 tablespoons baby oil 1 tablespoon of white acrylic paint 1 tablespoon cold cream Utensils: Glass bowl Wooden spoon…

{Images courtesy of Melissa Schollaert} I saw this wedding featured on EAD Weddings last week and was immediately struck by the blueberries. I typically use cranberries for Christmas decor, but wanted to switch it up a little bit. We try…

Monica of Craftynest posted these adorable top ten list certificates yesterday and I think they’re adorable! It’s part of her low cost Christmas craft ideas.

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…

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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…

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…