P is for Party Planning:Â DIY Wedding Centerpieces I love the look of floral centerpieces at wedding receptions, but they can add a big expense to the wedding budget. Â As I planned my own wedding, I wanted beautiful reception tables that made an impression but I also couldn’t afford to spend a lot of money on Continue reading
S is for Spring:Â Simple Spring Wreath Spring is such a beautiful time of year. Â I love how the trees and the earth start to wake up and bloom into so many beautiful shades of green. Â The flowering trees and bulbs are breathtaking after the long, grey months of winter. Â After I packed up the Easter Continue reading
S is for Spring:  Spring Porch Arrangements I am embarrassed to admit that I just took my winter evergreens out of the containers on my front porch this week.  It is mid April! Yikes! Now to be fair it is spring in Michigan which is always unpredictable.  For example, last Saturday we got 3 inches of Continue reading
P is for Party Planning: Floral Centerpieces on a Budget When it comes to getting myself in over my head on projects, the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree. Â A few months ago, my mom volunteered to provide 18 floral centerpieces for a spaghetti dinner fundraiser. Â There was no budget for this project, so Continue reading
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