2021 Thanksgiving Decor
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I hope you’ve had a wonderful and cozy weekend! I spent mine putting away all the Halloween decor and decorating for Thanksgiving. I’m curious, do you decorate for Thanksgiving, or do you go straight to Christmas? I LOVE Christmas, but I think it’s fun to decorate for each holiday.
2021 Halloween Costumes
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How are you doing today? Yesterday was the perfect day to curl up on the couch with a warm beverage and watch Halloween movies. Did I do that? I wish! I am a little disappointed I did not. Instead, I spent the day getting frustrated with technology. However, it had been on my To-Do List to figure out our new printer and back up photos/videos to my external hard drive. Thankfully, after many hours I finished! :) It feels so good to check that off my list.
Pumpkin Painting: Cruella De Vil
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I hope you are all having a beautiful start to your week. One of my favorite activities to do in the Fall is to paint pumpkins! I enjoy carving pumpkins too, but I find painting to be therapeutic. Plus I love coming up with a different idea every year. As you can probably guess by the title, this year I created a Cruella-inspired pumpkin! I loved 101 Dalmations as a child, and the new Cruella movie is just as good!
Pumpkin Patch Adventures
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I hope you are having a beautiful weekend! Kent and I have an exciting but busy weekend planned. We have a couple of birthdays we are celebrating and a baby shower! Lots of exciting stuff is happening around here. A couple of weeks ago, Kent and I made our annual trip to the pumpkin patch. We typically like to go at night because we enjoy going through all the haunted attractions, but the wait times are brutal. This year we decided to go during the day, and we had a great time!
2021 Halloween Decor
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I hope you have all had a wonderful week. I apologize this post wasn’t up sooner. I was having a tough week and feeling discouraged. Last week and this week have been a little chaotic. I feel like I have a million tabs open right now in my head.
Cozy Kitchen Decor
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I hope you are all having a fabulous weekend so far!
Kent and I went to the pumpkin patch and had a wonderful time. We picked out our pumpkins for pumpkin painting, along with some to decorate the front porch. I will be sharing that post and video next week! Today, I wanted to share a project I worked on in our home for a few months. If you have followed along for a while, you might remember I was looking to decorate the area above our kitchen cabinets.
Colorado Trip
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A couple of weeks ago, Kent and I took a trip to Colorado to celebrate our second anniversary! It was the perfect little getaway. We stayed in Denver but spent time in and around Colorado Springs. I have never seen the mountains before, and now that I have, I’m in love! The scenery was beautiful! Growing up in the Midwest, the most “scenic” view I’ve witnessed here are the never-ending cornfields… Haha :) Needless to say, Colorado will forever hold a piece of my heart.
2021 Fall Bucket List
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I hope you're having a great start to your week. Do you guys enjoy bucket lists? I’ve come to enjoy making one for each season. In my opinion, each season sparkles differently, and I find joy in embracing all the beautiful things each season brings. As you can probably guess, today, I am sharing my Fall 2021 bucket list!
Diy Wine Bottle Decor
Happy Friday, friends!
Today, I’m excited to share a fun project I’ve been working on the last few days. If you’ve been following along on here, you’ll remember a while I shared that I was trying to figure out how to decorate the space above our kitchen cabinets. I’m happy to report that we finally have this completed! It took me a while to figure out how I wanted to decorate. Once I had my ideas, they started to come together. I will be sharing the reveal and that process in a post later this month. However, I wanted to give you all a sneak peek of the DIY wine bottle decor I did for this space. I had not intended on doing any DIYs, but once I saw an inspo pic on Pinterest, I was excited!
How to Decorate Your Porch for Fall
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How are you guys doing? I'm pumped that it's already Wednesday! The holiday on Monday made for a short week, and I'm all for it! Today, in my Fall series, I am sharing 5 ways to decorate your front porch for Fall! Unfortunately, I don’t have much of a porch, but I hope to someday! Anyway, I thought it would be fun to share how I would decorate one if I did have more space. Also, if any of you have larger porches, I hope this post gives you ideas if you are stuck on how to decorate for the new season. Let’s go ahead and get started!
2021 Fall Decor
Happy Friday, friends!
Do you have plans for Labor Day weekend? Kent and I don’t have any plans, but we are excited to spend the long weekend together! I’m looking forward to relaxing since this past week has been a busy one for us. My mom had a left knee replacement surgery and has been staying with us. Between work, caring for her, and transporting her to and from physical therapy, I think it’s safe to say we are all thoroughly exhausted! However, I’m excited To kick off the weekend on a fun note by sharing my 2021 Fall home decor!
How to Create a Cozy Home
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It’s a brand new week which means I have a new post to share with you all! Today, I am going to share my five tips on creating a cozy and inviting home. With Fall right around the corner, I thought this would be helpful for anyone that’s looking to add some warmth to their home. I like our home to feel cozy all year long, but Fall tops the list for coziness in my eyes. Therefore, here are my tips on how to make a cozy home for you and your family!
Fall Prep With Me
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Who is ready for pumpkin patches, cozy sweaters, and beautiful Fall leaves? I know I certainly am! Today, I am excited to share my Fall Prep With Me video! In this video, I’m sharing a haul of my Fall decorations that I intend to use this year in our home. I picked up a couple of new pieces too, and I can’t wait for you to see the plans I have in store for them.
Belle’s Last Petal Cupcakes
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I’ve got a sweet treat for you today! Over the weekend, I decided to tap into my inner Disney princess to make this lovely Disney-inspired dessert! My good friend Shelby gifted me this fun Disney Princess Baking book for my birthday, and I’ve been dying to try one of the recipes.
Simple, Effective Tips for Creating a Safe and Professional Home Office
As you know, the COVID-19 pandemic has made an unprecedented impact on how we live and work. Not only are more employees telecommuting, but more entrepreneurs are beginning to realize the advantages of operating their companies from home.
If you own a home-based business, it’s essential to have a home office that is both safe and visually appealing. After all, the chances are pretty high that you will have both in-person and virtual meetings on occasion. A Pretty Little Sparkle has provided a few practical ways that you can make your office serve the needs of your home-based business and clients:
Fruit & Yogurt Swirl Pops
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Happy Saturday! What’s the weather like where you live? In Nebraska, we have been experiencing hot and sticky days! What better reason than to make some homemade popsicles? I recently picked up popsicle molds and it came with a few recipes that I’ve been dying to try!
2021 Summer Recap
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I hope you are having a beautiful day. As I get older, I find the days go by in the blink of an eye. Adulthood comes with work, chores, taking care of children, bills, appointments, etc. The list goes on and on. However, no matter how hectic life gets, I’ve started making it a point to slow down more. I don’t want life to pass me by; I want to live in the moment and be present with my family/friends. With Summer coming to an end, I thought it would be fun to highlight some of my favorite memories I made this Summer.
5 Ways to Decorate on a Budget
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I hope you are all having a fabulous day so far! Today, we are going to talk all about budgeting! One of the many questions I get asked is how I budget for my home decor. Owning a home comes with expenses, and those expenses are not cheap. However, there is no need to break the piggy bank to make your home beautiful. So, today I am sharing 5 tips on how you can budge for your home and decor.
This Little Light of Mine
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Today, I wanted to take a moment and share some things that have been weighing on my heart. Lately, I’ve been feeling overwhelmed. I’ve been in a slump because I’ve allowed my stress and anxiety to overrule my thoughts and emotions. In moments like these, I have to remind myself to rely on my faith. I’m not in this alone. God has a plan for me, and he will see his plan through.
Landscaping Beginner’s Guide
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How are you all doing? I can't believe we are already in August! It feels like the Summer has flown by! Our nieces and nephew will be starting school again in the next couple of weeks. It always feels like they begin earlier every year. I remember as a kid starting in late August and getting out usually around the last week of May or early June. When does school start where you guys live? Let me know in the comments below!