No Harry Potter-themed celebration is complete without the magical moment that every young witch or wizard dreams of — the iconic Sorting Ceremony. This pivotal ritual, known to all fans of J.K. Rowling’s beloved series, sets the tone for a night of Hogwarts-worthy wonder. Whether you’re hosting a ...

Nothing brings the magic of Hogwarts to life quite like a Butterbeer Bar—a centerpiece at any Harry Potter-themed party. Whether your guests are seasoned witches and wizards or simply fans of the enchanting universe created by J.K. Rowling, a Butterbeer station adds a charming interactive element ...

I’ve seen this Pin for a while now. I’ve seen so many ways to get it to work. Most say that it can’t be done with normal Sharpies. Well, guess what, I did just that. Stick around and I’ll share. As Seen on Pinterest: Sharpie Mugs (that work with regular Sharpies!) Supplies First things ...

Hey! Today I wanted to share another of our home improvement projects. Most older homes have both an eat in kitchen or breakfast nook AND a formal dining room. However we decided that we wanted to make the "formal" dining room our everyday dining room, so that left this little spot without a ...

I had so much fun painting this coop this weekend! I imagine in the winter it will be a nice pop of color. I found this quote in How to Be a Wildflower by Katie Daisy. If you haven't discovered that book, I highly recommend it :) Since our farm's name is Starry Fields, all of the flowers are ...

About three months ago, we bought a farmhouse on 20 acres. We love the land, and the house, but the interior design didn't match the exterior.  It was all farmhouse on the outside, formal on the inside. We've been doing some renovations and redesign, and this fireplace was the first thing we ...

Well hey there. I wanted to share a quick post about the gorgeous and very practical Jamberry Nail Wraps.  Let me first say - I almost never paint my finger nails. I hate spending time and money on something that will be chipped in a few hours, 'cause lets face it - DIY'ers are hard on their hands! ...

  I have been in love with boat wood for a long time.  The vibrant colors, texture, and the story - salvaged wood that's been a part of countless voyages on the sea...it all appeals to my sense of style.  Unfortunately, it's really expensive.  So, as the Officer and I were discussing our ...

Well, I can't believe it but next week little Miss Lila turns 1!!  She has become extremely mobile...including walking :)  So a few weeks ago it was time to put up the baby gates. Our not-so-lovely-but-thankful-we-have-it military housing comes with the really steep stairs. With really sharp edges. ...

Currently I'm working on the soft furnishings for Charlotte's bedroom - so far I've made the curtains (a tutorial on that tomorrow) and I have cut out the quilt. With the scraps, I decided to make this little pillow for the green chair in her room. It was inspired by this Anthropologie one. ...

Throughout history women have used quilting as a way to pass the time - such as when a husband or son was off at war like the Dear Jane Quilt. That would keep you busy right? But what a cool thing to do with your time - at the end of the war she actually had something to show for her time - not ...

While browsing Pinterest the other day, I came across a gorgeous, eclectic coffee table that I just loved.  It was made from wooden pallets, and I thought, "Ryan could make that".  So I showed it to him. He had scooped up some free pallets a while back and was excited to have something to do ...