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Valentine’s Day Inspiration & XOXO Banner

January 8, 2013 · Comments { 0 }

Love is in the air! With Valentine’s Day falling in the chilly month of February, why not warm the hearts of your loved ones with hot chocolate? Creating a festive hot cocoa bar with marshmallow toppings and treats is easy – both kids & adults will love too! I simply used my vintage bar cart, a tray and filled it with hot cocoa essentials. The heart mugs are my fave!

And who doesn’t remember this darling hot cocoa stand?

The hugs & kisses banner was homemade. Starting with red glitter paper purchased at Michaels, I simply cut out the Xs & Os (here’s where I found the template). Then I taped each cut out letter to pink and white baker’s twine. Super simple. Super cute!

xoxo,

cristin

Read full story By Cristin on January 8, 2013 in craft, DIY, Entertaining, Holiday, Uncategorized, Valentine's Day

Beautiful Holiday Gift Wrap Ideas and Embellishments

November 8, 2012 · Comments { 2 }

(photo credit: Max Kim-Bee // Traditional Home Holiday Magazine)

With the help of Pinterest (still addicted!), I’ve been collecting tons of creative and beautiful gift wrap ideas for this holiday season. I’m assuming many of you still have gifts to purchase, but wanted to share some of inspirational ideas with you now. Enjoy!

1. classic Christmas tree ornaments

2. DIY paper wreaths

3. braided yarn and felt leaves

4. pinecone embellished gift tags

5. washi tape bunting gift tie

6. felt flowers

7. layered ribbons

8. diy hand stamped gift wrap

Are you prepping for the holidays?

– Cristin

Read full story By Cristin on November 8, 2012 in Christmas, craft, DIY, Holiday

My Kitchen Nook Reveal

October 3, 2012 · Comments { 27 }

Kitchen Nook with Manuel Canovas Wallpaper

Just off our kitchen, sits a nook where kids study, draw and eat snacks. I’ve been drooling over the fresh green and white Trellis wallpaper by Manuel Canovas for some time and it was my starting point.

To stand-up to my kids, I had the bench cushions made in solid Kelly green patent leather – it’s topped with a crisp Bali pillow by Thomas Paul. The light pendant by Arteriors has a sunny yellow interior that pulls from the sunflower oil painting by my Grandmother, which hangs in the space. A grouping of framed art that my kids created is also proudly hung in the space and can easily be swapped out to feature their latest masterpiece.

To add texture, but no compete with the heavy patterned wallpaper, I selected a simple tortoise bamboo roman shade. To maximize the space, I also hung a chalkboard that displays my kid’s art, party invitations and school papers.

The bench and butcher-block table were custom built. I love the pullout drawers because they provide so much storage.

To corral the kids’ art supplies they use frequently, I painted a wooden tray and lined it with the Trellis wallpaper. Here’s how I did it and ideas for updating your own tray.

I love how this tiny space turned out. It’s now my favorite space in our home and one of the most used!

*Photo credit: Jen Jacobson